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Bambuda Lodge, hotel in Bocas del Toro

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.

The food is incredible. Between $12 and $18 for family style dinner. The brownie was soooo tasty. Room was lovely and peaceful. The pool area gives slight love island vibes - crappy music and lots of young people tensing. Staff were incredibly helpful and it's such a gorgeous view.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,638 reviews
Price from£61.39per night
Bambuda Bocas Town, hotel in Bocas del Toro

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.

Beautiful property, great food, nice service. Had an issue with the dorm room (roof leak) and they upgraded me to a double room instead, which was super nice. The views and vibes are amazing.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,202 reviews
Price from£61.39per night
Surfari Bocas, hotel in Bocas del Toro

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

The kitchen was well stocked equipment wise. We were provided with enough towels. There's little else positive to add about our stay.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
639 reviews
Price from£23.67per night
Spanish by the Sea - Bocas, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Located 1 block from the seafront in Bocas del Toro, Spanish by the Sea – Bocas offers a communal kitchen and dining area, a garden, a space with lots hammocks and accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

Amazing staff with really friendly guests staying there. A great place to meet people with lovely communal areas.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
676 reviews
Price from£29.22per night
Hostal On The Sea, hotel in Bocas del Toro

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.

The surrounding environment is beautiful! The hostess is kind!
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
180 reviews
Price from£32.82per night
El Jaguar, hotel in Bocas del Toro

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.

El Jaguar was the first hostel where I have arrived by boat; there are hammocks and loungers near the jetty where you can sit and look out over the lagoon. There's a well organised kitchen with huge fridge freezers and the staff are friendly and helpful.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
410 reviews
Price from£20.32per night
Old Bocasso, hotel in Bocas del Toro

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.

Good and reasonably equipped kitchen
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
66 reviews
Price from£30.94per night
Aqua Lounge Bar & Hostal, hotel in Bocas del Toro

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.

Very little
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
205 reviews
Price from£39.54per night
Cliff's Hostel, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Cliff's Hostel is set in La Gruta, less than 1 km from Istmito and 2.4 km from Y Griega Beach.

AC in the room working all day
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
240 reviews
Price from£23.87per night
Hostal del Mar - Main Street, hotel in Bocas del Toro

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.

The accommodation was really nice and clean. The location is great and you can see the sea from the balcony. The beds were comfortable and you could get more towels by asking.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
322 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £32.66
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 923 reviews
    The price is very cheap, especially for a private room. Hostel was pretty quiet and chill. Kitchen was well equipped and there’s plenty of refrigeration space. Staff were helpful. Located very close to restaurants, bars, clubs and boat taxi harbours.
    Omer
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.47
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 279 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: £48.22
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,455 reviews
    The hostel is located in a cool area close to all restaurants and clubs and you also get a free welcome drink, so that’s cool to meet new people :)
    Marie
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 205 reviews
    Great location and if you like to party it is the perfect spot to meet new people. Also, everyday new activities and you should make sure to be at the Filthy Friday party (everyone around is coming and the whole hostel is packed!).
    Benedikt
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £68.93
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 937 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £84.39
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 216 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: £84.39
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 216 reviews
    A beautiful safe place in paradise. Kitchen was clean and had everything needed to prepare meals. Was always someone on the property for any needs. Hostel was cute and close to the surf!!! I loved the amazing snorkeling right on the property with sandy bottom. The breakfast was simple but nice to start the day.
    S
    Shanna
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 205 reviews
    The location is perfect, just one min away from Bocas town. The hostel got a lot of potential, keep in mind is a party hostel so it's very loud, but if you are looking to meet new people this is the right place.
    vickyurian
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.44
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 416 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: £114.77
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,202 reviews
    Probably the best hostel i have stayed in. Fantastic setting and in a great location.
    robbie
    Group