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OyeBonita Hostel
Panama City
Located in Panama City, 6.2 km from Rod Carew National Stadium, OyeBonita Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.6 km from Estadio Rommel Fernandez.
United Kingdom
The property is conveniently located near the metro into the city an easy 10 min walk. The owner is the nicest person I have met so far, she provides towels, shampoo and body wash in the dorms.
Blu Hostel
Bella Vista, Panama City
Conveniently situated in the Bella Vista district of Panama City, Blu Hostel is located 7.8 km from Bridge of the Americas, 8.1 km from Ancon Hill and 8.6 km from Rod Carew National Stadium. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Russia
Very good place. Lovely place, lovely stuff. I recommend it highly. Don't hesitate. There is nice supermarkets, cafes around. Super safe.
Bodhi Panama City
Marbella, Panama City
Bodhi Panama City is well set in Panama City, and features a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 7.8 km of Bridge of the Americas. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.
Ancon Hill is 8.1 km from the hostel, while Rod Carew National Stadium is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport, 9 km from Bodhi Panama City.
United States
I loved everything. Left one air BNB to come back to this one for both layovers. I finally got in the pool it wasn't deep but it was clear and lovely. The view from the terrace was beautiful. Convenient for restaurants and the airport also. Beautiful decor. Nice kitchen. Nice staff. I love love love this place. Will definitely come back. Just got the good vibes.
CulturaHumana Guesthouse
Marbella, Panama City
At the hostel, every room is fitted with a patio. Each room includes a safety deposit box and certain rooms come with city views. At CulturaHumana Guesthouse rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Canada
Not too big, and a lovely garden with a pool.
Casa Areka
Punta Pacifica, Panama City
Casa Areka features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
You can play billiards at the hostel.
Austria
We arrived early (4am) by nightbus from Bocas del Toro. We were warmly welcomed by Franko and were able to check-in some hours earlier than usual. Thank you for the great service! The hostel is located between the business skyscrapers of Panama City and with taxi/uber you can get to Casco Viejo (old town) in about 10 minutes. Franko was very helpful and gave us a lot of tips, he even went with me to the barber to translate (in his freetime). He spreaded a good mood in the hostel 😊
Eden`s Garden Hostel
Panama City
Situated in Panama City, Eden`s Garden Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 8.6 km from Estadio Rommel Fernandez, 9.1 km from Rod Carew National Stadium and 11 km from Bridge of the Americas. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.
Turkey
amazing place with amazing place. Thanks to everyone.
Hostel Mamallena
Calidonia, Panama City
Hostel Mamallena features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Offering a bar, the property is located within 5.7 km of Bridge of the Americas. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
United Arab Emirates
Mango tree Ac is quiet Nice pool Good location
Hostal Amador Familiar
Panama City
At the hostel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom, guest rooms at Hostal Amador Familiar are equipped with air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a seating area. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels.
Panama
This was a very welcoming and VERY comfortable place to stay - very large and open kitchen/dining area and surrounded by super tall, beautiful trees. They've got fun games to borrow, it's like going to Grandma's house. It's my new favorite place to stay when I have to go to Panama City.
El Machico Hostel
Marbella, Panama City
Located in the Marbella district in Panama City, 3 km from Canal Museum of Panama, El Machico Hostel boasts a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.
India
Everything! I'm not sure why this place is receiving such luke warm reviews. It's a really nice hostel, the staff is really helpful, it's super clean, the rooms are very quiet and comfortable , the bathrooms are really nice, big and plenty, huge well stocked kitchen, and the fastest laundry service I've seen in a while. The pool is really nice and in general it has a really nice chill laid-back vibe and is in a super nice neighbourhood. It's actually a lot nicer looking than the pictures. I slept like a baby over here. Possibly the most undisturbed sleep that I've had in a full dorm room in 4 months of travelling. That itself makes this a full 10 for me. I also lucked out with having only super nice and sociable guests there during my stay. Also, best hostel coffee to boot. I honestly would've extended for a couple of days if I didn't have a flight pre booked.
Hostal Villa Grande
Calidonia, Panama City
Situated in Panama City, 6.3 km from Bridge of the Americas, Hostal Villa Grande features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 6.6 km of Ancon Hill. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.
At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. At Hostal Villa Grande the rooms include bed linen and towels.
Brazil
What a liked the most was the employees politeness. Miss you Herbert!!!
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Bodhi Panama City
Bella Vista, Panama CityBudget options available8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,383 reviewsBodhi Panama City is well set in Panama City, and features a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 7.8 km of Bridge of the Americas.
All good, the staff was helpful. The pool was good
CulturaHumana Guesthouse
Bella Vista, Panama CityBudget options available8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 531 reviewsAttractively set in Panama City, CulturaHumana Guesthouse features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.
Top location +++ nice staff +++ highly recommended
Eden`s Garden Hostel
Panama CityBudget options available8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 728 reviewsSituated in Panama City, Eden`s Garden Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
super friendly hosts great kitchen air conditioning
Hostel Mamallena
Calidonia, Panama CityBudget options available8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 802 reviewsHostel Mamallena features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Offering a bar, the property is located within 5.7 km of Bridge of the Americas.
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Hostal Amador Familiar
Panama CityBudget options available8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 250 reviewsLocated in Panama City, 1.8 km from Bridge of the Americas, Hostal Amador Familiar provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.
la ubicación, la atención del personal y la limpieza
Hostal Villa Grande
Calidonia, Panama CityBudget options available7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 298 reviewsSituated in Panama City, 6.3 km from Bridge of the Americas, Hostal Villa Grande features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Really nice and helpful staff. Close to the metro.
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
Bella Vista, Panama CityBudget options available7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 494 reviewsWell located in the centre of Panama City, Hostal Loco Coco Loco provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.
Sehr nettes sauberes Hostel mit freundlicher Rezeption
Hospedaje Ciste
Panama CityBudget options availableHospedaje Ciste is situated in Panama City, within 8.8 km of Bridge of the Americas and 9.2 km of Ancon Hill.
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OyeBonita Hostel
Panama CityCentral location9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 40 reviewsLocated in Panama City, 6.2 km from Rod Carew National Stadium, OyeBonita Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning.
Lla anfitriona fue muy cordial y atenta en todo momento.
Casa Areka
Panama CityCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 619 reviewsCasa Areka features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.
Nice vibe and chill out areas. Kitchen is will equiped.
El Machico Hostel
Bella Vista, Panama CityCentral location8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 371 reviewsLocated in the Marbella district in Panama City, 3 km from Canal Museum of Panama, El Machico Hostel boasts a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property.
Good position to the bus, but a bit far from metro
Blu Hostel
Bella Vista, Panama CityCentral location8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,168 reviewsConveniently situated in the Bella Vista district of Panama City, Blu Hostel is located 7.8 km from Bridge of the Americas, 8.1 km from Ancon Hill and 8.6 km from Rod Carew National Stadium.
Excellent location, great room, nice rooftop and friendly staff.
Panama Hat Hostel
Bella Vista, Panama CityCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 132 reviewsLocated in Panama City, 2.7 km from Canal Museum of Panama, Panama Hat Hostel boasts a terrace. Free private parking is available on site.
La atención el lugar súper seguro. Muy recomendable.
Hostal Cocos Inn
Bella Vista, Panama CityCentral location6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 130 reviewsLocated in central Panamá City, Hostal Cocos Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi access, and shuttle to the airport for a fee.
Style typique Le spectacle de perroquets au matin
Hospedaje Francis en Panamá
Panama CityCentral locationLocated in Panama City, 6.7 km from Estadio Rommel Fernandez, Hospedaje Francis en Panamá provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Casa Lourdes By Acomodo
Panama CityCentral locationCasa Lourdes By Acomodo features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the Casco Viejo district of Panama City.
Toucan Place
Panama CityCentral locationBoasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Toucan Place is situated in Panama City, 36 km from Estadio Rommel Fernandez and 43 km from Rod Carew National Stadium.
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Hostels that guests love in Panama City
- Avg. price/night: £27.628.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 619 reviewsVery chill hostel at a great locationPeterSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £37.338.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 371 reviewsFantastic place to stay. Finally we found a hostel in the safe center of Panama, that was clean, quiet, cozy. Staff was very polite, and incredibly helpful. We were absolutely happy with our stay.IwonaYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £36.818.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 397 reviewsCheapest hostel in Ciudad de Panama. They have rooms for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 people. AC, but no hot water. Lockers. Good location in Paitilla, close to Casco Antiguo via Cinta Costera, walking (one hour) or by metro bus. Easy to go to Panama Viejo as well by metro bus. Easy to came (and to go to) from Tocumen Internacional Airport by metro up to Iglesia del Carmen station. Yes, they have a free breakfast with coffee. For me it was OK to stay in this place like nine nights. Thank you, guys! 😊AMEDEOSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £36.818.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 397 reviewsA great hostel in a great location, nice facilities including a swimming pool - very nice to cool off in the heat. Staff were friendly and helpful.OwenSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £27.628.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 619 reviewsThe staff was lovely and helpful. They also spoke excellent English which made things easier I had a single room which was very comfy, there was also plenty of space to chill in the common section of the hostel The area is very safe, there is 24h supermarket accross the road and a few decent restaurants
KlaudynaSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £32.258.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 766 reviewsI stayed at this place for three months, since I was in Panamá for an internship. The hostel had everything I needed. The stuff was very nice and always helpful. Clean and safe neighborhood. I felt very comfortable and would definitely come back. The only thing missing are mosquito screens for the windows. Apart from that - top!
JilSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £27.628.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 619 reviews- Location is great, supermarket next side of street, safe district - spacious double room - great andbfriendly guests of hostel - huge common area for chating - pool
Doni BarcaSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: £94.648.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 2,033 reviewsReally clean hostel with extremely friendly staff. 12 bed dorm doesn't have Aircon but everyone has their own fan and real beds. Showers and toilets were really clean and shower had hot water. Kitchen was amazing and they have own boxes for every bed. WiFi works well. Great location in renovated part of Casco Viejo.Katariina Magdaleena WilhelmiinaSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £34.188.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 728 reviewsGood location, great personel, you can live your bagguage in hostel. You have got mini market close to the hostel where you can buy cheap SIM card, was great stay.
WojciechYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £28.928.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,168 reviewsThe hostel is in a good, safe location close to cheap restaurants and public transport (both buses and the metro). The room was spacious and the staff were friendlyJackSolo traveller
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