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Bambuda Lodge, hotel in Bocas Town

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.

Very green, secluded, open, cool
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,602 reviews
Price from
$106.92
1 night, 2 adults
Bambuda Bocas Town, hotel in Bocas Town

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.

Facilities were overall OK. Nice deck to enjoy the ocean. Staff was very helpful.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,431 reviews
Price from
$92.34
1 night, 2 adults
Surfari Bocas, hotel in Bocas Town

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

Staff was very nice. The owner was always around to help and make sure rooms were maintained. He also gave me a ride to the airport when I was leaving which was very nice of him. The AC and hot water worked perfectly fine.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
671 reviews
Price from
$38.25
1 night, 2 adults
Spanish by the Sea - Bocas, hotel in Bocas Town

Located in Bocas Town and with Istmito reachable within a 19-minute walk, Spanish by the Sea - Bocas has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and barbecue...

Location. It’s a great introduction for the average Joe that’s never set foot on Panamaninn soil. They have the Spanish school that helps. It’s close to groceries and a little shopping lots of places to party. It’s a fun place really. Close to all the tour boats. I was their tw weeks I’d go back for sure.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
670 reviews
Price from
$34
1 night, 2 adults
Hostal On The Sea, hotel in Bocas Town

Hostal On The Sea has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Bocas Town.

On the sea.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
205 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults
El Jaguar, hotel in Bocas Town

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....

Clean, beautiful and staffed with amazing people. We are already planning to return. It was perfect
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
420 reviews
Price from
$26
1 night, 2 adults
Old Bocasso, hotel in Bocas Town

Located in Bocas Town, a 17-minute walk from Istmito, Old Bocasso features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace, as well as free WiFi.

Cute accommodation and very well cared for. Kitchen had everything I needed, warm water was working without problems, room was big and clean. There was a little outside area with some chairs and a hammock, which I loved using. Also property ist quite secure - for the outside front door you need a number passcode.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
106 reviews
Price from
$54
1 night, 2 adults
Bastimentos Hill Guest House, hotel in Bocas Town

Featuring a private beach area, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Bastimentos Hill Guest House is located in Bocas Town, a 8-minute walk from Carenero Noreste Beach and 1.4 miles from Carenero...

Such amazing views of Almirante bay and the Islands, shout out to Jamin for being a huge help on the island!
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
435 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults
The Bocas Corner, hotel in Bocas Town

Located in Bocas Town, The Bocas Corner has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Istmito is a 11-minute walk away and Y Griega Beach is 1.5 miles from the hostel.

Really nice staff and friendly atmosphere
Scored 5.7
5.7
Rated okay
Fair
19 reviews
Price from
$10
1 night, 2 adults
Cliff's Hostel, hotel in La Gruta

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Cliff's Hostel is located in La Gruta, a 10-minute walk from Istmito and 1.5 miles from Y Griega Beach.

Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
274 reviews
Price from
$33
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Bastimentos Hill Guest House
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 435 reviews

    Featuring a private beach area, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Bastimentos Hill Guest House is located in Bocas Town, a 8-minute walk from Carenero Noreste Beach and 1.4 miles from Carenero...

    Big terrace with great views, well equipped kitchen

  • Surfari Bocas
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 671 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

  • El Jaguar
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 420 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.

    Great staff, basic accomodation but great value for money.

  • Spanish by the Sea - Bocas
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 670 reviews

    Located in Bocas Town and with Istmito reachable within a 19-minute walk, Spanish by the Sea - Bocas has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and barbecue...

    Nice garden to hang out, close to dive center, pancake for breakfast

  • Bambu Lounge Bocas Hostel
    Budget options available

    Located in Bocas Town and within a 19-minute walk of Istmito, Bambu Lounge Bocas Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Bambuda Bocas Town
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,431 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

  • Old Bocasso
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 106 reviews

    Located in Bocas Town, a 17-minute walk from Istmito, Old Bocasso features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace, as well as free WiFi.

    Miły właściciel, dobra lokalizacja, wyposażona kuchnia.

  • Hotelito del Mar - Main Street
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 279 reviews

    Hotelito del Mar - Main Street is offering accommodations in Bocas Town. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 18-minute walk from Istmito.

    clean rooms, good location, friendly staff, common area

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  • Avg. price/night: $49.50
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 900 reviews
    Great location in the center, nice helpful competent stuff, clean, safe, nice common areas,
    Erik
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $49.50
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 900 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 traveler
  • Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 230 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: $68.53
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,360 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
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 225 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: $224.53
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 951 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: $99
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 242 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: $99
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 242 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 traveler
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 225 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $140.18
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,431 reviews
    Probably the best hostel i have stayed in. Fantastic setting and in a great location.
    robbie
    Group