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El Arca de Pachue

Punta Chame

At the hostel, every room includes a patio with pool view. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, all guest rooms at El Arca de Pachue have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a terrace. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The hospitality of Francisco & everyone at this property was amazing. I loved the (big!) breakfast in the morning and they even prepared a bbq for me. I really felt welcomed! There also is a lot of space to relax in a hammock on the beach, at the pool or on the patio of the Arc.

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9.1
Superb
151 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

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. 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.

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9.6
Exceptional
40 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

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. Very good place. Lovely place, lovely stuff. I recommend it highly. Don't hesitate. There is nice supermarkets, cafes around. Super safe.

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8.1
Very good
1,170 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

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. 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.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,388 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

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. Not too big, and a lovely garden with a pool.

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8.2
Very good
531 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

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. 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 😊

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8.2
Very good
620 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

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. amazing place with amazing place. Thanks to everyone.

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8.4
Very good
725 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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. Mango tree Ac is quiet Nice pool Good location

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8
Very good
802 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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. 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.

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8.8
Fabulous
248 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

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. 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.

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8.1
Very good
371 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

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