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The 10 Best Hostels in Bocas Town, Panama

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Featuring a shared lounge, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Bambuda Bocas Town is located in Bocas del Toro, less than 1 km from Istmito and 2.4 km from Y Griega Beach. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view.

The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, a few steps from the hostel.

Oceanview room is worth every dollar and we are happy that we stayed there. The breakfast is really tasty and there are a lot of options. Staff is helpful and very friendly and the location is good.

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8.6
Excellent
1,163 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Bambuda Lodge is located in the tropical rain forest in Bocas del Toro. The property features a coral reef off its dock and a swimming pool with an on-site bar and a fun and social atmosphere. WiFi access is available for guests.

The property offers individual beds in dormitories or private rooms. You can enjoy views of the ocean, an outdoor seating area, a safety deposit box and bed linen.

The place is stunning, restaurant, pool/lounge area and general premises, all surrounded by gorgeous jungle and wildlife (was surprised to see so many sloths close by). Such a great vibe the entire day with the best music playlist. The food and the staff are fantastic! I think it's Nando who makes the cocktails - they are top-notch and he gives you service with a smile. I was blown away by how kind everyone is and how much they make you feel at home. We did a jungle hike to a beautiful beach (lead by volunteer Serena who did a great job and pointed out some cool spiders and the little red frogs). Adele was another an amazing volunteer. Marco, Sebas, Joanna, Victor, etc. the list goes on, everyone was incredible and made us never want to leave! I also enjoyed reading about the history of how Bambuda Lodge and Castle came to be, this made me appreciate staying there even more. It’s hard to put into words what a special place this is. Truly one of the best places we have ever stayed out of all our travels.

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8.9
Excellent
1,606 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Set in Bocas del Toro, Bastimentos Hill Guest House has a shared lounge, terrace, private beach area, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested.

It was such a lovely experience here. A beautiful and charming hostel with a gorgeous view. Such friendly staff and really helpful. It has everything you need and you’ll leave with new friends too! I would definitely stay again :)

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8.1
Very Good
412 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Hostal On The Sea is offering accommodation in Bocas Town. With a private beach area, the property also features barbecue facilities. The hostel provides a shared lounge.

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Hostal On The Sea also offer free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a toaster.

Martha is a great host! She is extremely kind and has a good sense of humor. Additionally, the location of the hostel is also good as it is a quiet area and about a five-to-ten-minute walk from the downtown area.

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8.8
Excellent
170 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Surfari Bocas offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bocas Town.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom fitted with a hot water shower. Surfari Bocas features free WiFi throughout the property.

Tom was an absolute gentleman. The place is suitable for both party goers and chill seekers.

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8.6
Excellent
613 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Situated in Bocas del Toro, El Jaguar has a shared lounge, bar and free WiFi. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, a few steps from the hostel.

The owner was always available for assistance and there was always someone at the front desk/bar with a smile. The lounge/kitchen area with tables and hammocks overlooking the ocean and islands was such a nice place to relax.

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8.1
Very Good
405 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Hostal del Mar - Main Street is located in Bocas del Toro, with excellent sea views. It is just 50 metres from the city’s restaurant and bar zone and 25 km from the airport.

Each room comes with a fan, tiled floors and a private bathroom with a shower, towels and linen.

Perfect location in town with a beautiful view over the water. Wasn’t as loud as some of the reviews suggest. Staff were very nice.

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8.1
Very Good
323 reviews

Located in Bocas del Toro and with Istmito reachable within 1.5 km, Old Bocasso provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.

The hostel features certain rooms that include garden views, and each room has a private bathroom with a shower. At Old Bocasso the rooms have bed linen and towels.

quiet and comfy, central location, very friendly and clean

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8.3
Very Good
61 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar, Twin Fin Plaza is situated in Bocas del Toro and is 1.6 km from Istmito. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, 1 km from the hostel.

Nice conversation with the managers

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6.3
Review score
262 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Aqua Lounge Bar & Hostal features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bocas del Toro. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

Carenero Beach is 90 metres from the hostel. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International, 1 km from Aqua Lounge Bar & Hostal, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Awesome staff! Amazing location, short trips away from the best surf spots. Great food, parties and also some quiet if you feel like. Highly recommended!!!

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7.9
Good
199 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Bambuda Bocas Town
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,163 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Bambuda Bocas Town is located in Bocas Town, a 10-minute walk from Istmito and 1.5 miles from Y Griega Beach.

    beautiful view, great kitchen, friendly staff, and clean rooms

  • Bambuda Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,607 reviews

    Bambuda Lodge is located in the tropical rain forest in Bocas del Toro. The property features a coral reef off its dock and a swimming pool with an on-site bar and a fun and social atmosphere.

    Food really not nice, and the kitchen not work 24h .

  • Bastimentos Hill Guest House
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 412 reviews

    Located in Bocas Town, Bastimentos Hill Guest House has a shared lounge, terrace, private beach area, and free WiFi. The property has a shared kitchen, room service and organizing tours for guests.

    Big terrace with great views, well equipped kitchen

  • Surfari Bocas
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 613 reviews

    Surfari Bocas offers pet-friendly accommodations in Bocas Town. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom fitted with a hot water shower.

    Great staff and location. Super clean Well stocked kitchen

  • Old Bocasso
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 61 reviews

    Located in Bocas Town and with Istmito reachable within a 17-minute walk, Old Bocasso provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.

    lieu chaleureux et bien entretenu. bons équipements.

  • Twin Fin Plaza
    Budget options available
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 262 reviews

    Located within a 19-minute walk of Istmito, Twin Fin Plaza in Bocas Town has a number of amenities including a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

    Clean and nice beds and matress Own bathroom per room

  • Twin Fin Hostels
    Budget options available
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 529 reviews

    Featuring an open terrace and a back garden, Twin Fin Hostels offers accommodations in Bocas Town. Free WiFi is available and breakfast is included. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom.

    Nice price and the staff was friendly, funny and helpful

  • El Jaguar
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 405 reviews

    Located in Bocas Town, El Jaguar has a shared lounge, bar and free WiFi. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

    Hyggeligt hostel med gode turer rundt i bocas del toro.

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Hostels that guests love in Bocas Town

  • Avg. price/night: £12.31
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 278 reviews
    The hostel was super cheap which was great for travellers (like us) who are on a budget. The option to rent a fan was great too although it actually wasn’t too hot at night. Loved the outside shower! It’s a little bit further out of town but only $1 for a taxi so not bad at all.
    Indie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £59.81
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 931 reviews
    Great location at beautiful Red Frog Beach, good guest guidance before arrival. The food in the restaurant did taste amazing. Would not recommend booking with breakfast, the menu is limited and it ends up cheaper to order directly from the menu. The dorm itself was spacious and elegant.
    Caecilie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £79.15
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 205 reviews
    We paid for the cheaper private room. There was ac and hot water. The breakfast was simple but good, bread, coffee, eggs and fruit. I believe the hotel is under new ownership and undergoing improvements. Our room was a little tired. It's in a great location to reach restaurants, the beach, and Panama dive centre which was what we wanted. You can easily get back to Colon Island by water taxi for more restaurants and shops.
    Nicola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £28.78
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 412 reviews
    Enrique is an excellent host, so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area. He even took our children out on a fishing trip. We were upgraded to the larger room with it’s own kitchen. The hostel is in a great location, and has a dock right in front. There is a mini market right next door, and some lovely restaurants nearby.
    Georgina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £12.31
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 278 reviews
    it was a quirky hostel that was a great budget place to stay! it had nice chilled vibes and was clean.
    Emma
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £54.85
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,607 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've ever been to. Super nice stuff and super nice vibe. Everyone was chilled. Everything was perfect! 💙
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £54.85
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,607 reviews
    Best hostel ever. Great place and vibe.
    De Vries
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £26.38
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 529 reviews
    really great location and the staff were super friendly. you can refill your water for 50 cent which is really useful and near lots of shops etc. we went on a boat trip with sugar which was also great fun. has ac and a night guard which makes you feel really safe when coming back late.
    Ella
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £30.55
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 613 reviews
    Great location as it’s a short stroll (5 mins) to the main town but really quiet to sleep. Nice vibe throughout the building with people who like to share experiences but not a loud party hostel where no one can sleep. We had a private room with bathroom which was spacious with great water pressure and hot water. Free morning coffee was also a great touch! Who doesn’t love free coffee?! Tomas was very attentive and helpful, and was around to give advice whenever guests needed.
    Teagan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £54.85
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,607 reviews
    Best Hostel ever. Really nice atmosphere, nice hosts! Isola Solarte is a top location to visit Bocas del Toro. We can recommend it totally
    Björn
    Young couple