Hotel El Convento

Garden hotel on a former convent site in central León

About Hotel El Convento

Hotel El Convento stands on the site of the former San Francisco Convent in the center of León, Nicaragua. It has a central garden, an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar. The cathedral is about a five-minute walk away. Managua's airport is roughly 90 minutes by road.

Hotel El Convento stands in the center of León, on the site of the former San Francisco Convent. The address is beside the Iglesia San Francisco, and the cathedral is about a five-minute walk away. The buildings follow a colonial style and come with lush gardens and an outdoor pool.

Meals happen on site. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a cafe and a breakfast buffet. A fitness room, free Wi-Fi and laundry service round out the practical side, which helps a few days into a longer trip.

Two of León's museums are close. The Museo Rubén Darío is a block west, and the Fundación Ortiz-Gurdian art center is a block south. Most travelers arrive from Managua's airport, about 90 minutes away by road, and the hotel has parking if you are driving.

At a glance

Airport (MGA): about 1 hour 30 minutes by car

Perfect for

History and architecture
Couples and honeymoons
First trip to the country

Dining

Hotel restaurant: On-site restaurant serving hotel guests.
Bar and lounge: Bar and lounge area on the property.
Breakfast buffet: Buffet breakfast, with a cafe on site.

On the property

Central garden: Colonial-style buildings with lush gardens at the heart of the hotel.
Outdoor pool: Outdoor pool with towels provided.
Restaurant and bar: Restaurant, bar and lounge, plus breakfast buffet.
Fitness room: Fitness center for a workout between sightseeing days.

Good to know

Free parking is available on the property, which suits travelers driving their own car around León.
Laundry and ironing services are available, handy before the next leg of a longer route.
The hotel is a short walk from the cathedral and from two museums, so most of historic León can be done on foot.

Questions travellers ask

How long is the drive from Managua's airport to the hotel?

Plan on about 90 minutes by car from Managua's airport to León, a distance of roughly 90 km by road.

Can I walk to the cathedral from the hotel?

Yes. The cathedral is about a five-minute walk away, and the Museo Rubén Darío is a block west.

Is there a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor pool in the grounds, next to the gardens.

Can I park a rental car at the hotel?

Yes. Free parking is available on the property.

Hotel Facts

Type

Colonial garden hotel

Facilities

Pool
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Fitness Room / Gym
Internet access / Wi Fi

Location

Hotel El Convento, León, Nicaragua