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Set in La Gruta, within less than 1 km of Istmito and 2.4 km of Y Griega Beach, Cliff's Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, and free WiFi.

AC in the room. Good shower pressure. Nice building and staff. Good coffee. Comfy beds and pillows.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
277 reviews
Price from
£29.40
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Nice place to stay in Bocas town. Super easy to reach everything but also the deck is nice to chill. Staff is great!
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,467 reviews
Price from
£80.51
1 night, 2 adults

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 location is central. Staff is friendly.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
666 reviews
Price from
£36.02
1 night, 2 adults

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

It was an amazing stay!
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
213 reviews
Price from
£33.29
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Location right on the water was great. It was also only a short walk to the track across the island to Wizard Beach. Room was adequate and the bed comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. The stove had good strong gas and good skillets and cooking pots and utensils. Also good to have toasters and blender. The tables out overlooking the water and the hammocks were great.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
424 reviews
Price from
£20.61
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Bocas del Toro, 1.5 km from Istmito, Old Bocasso has a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and free WiFi.

- Very nice staff, that gave us some beer for free - good price and good location! - The common area is nice and the little terrace great to chill on a rainy (or overly sunny) day. - The beds were also big and comfy :)
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
112 reviews
Price from
£47.08
1 night, 2 adults

Bastimentos Hill Guest House has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Bocas del Toro.

Kind staff
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
427 reviews
Price from
£38.05
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Bocas del Toro and with Istmito reachable within 1.6 km, Spanish by the Sea - Bocas offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and barbecue facilities.

Well organized, eco friendly and the breakfast was great
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
690 reviews
Price from
£29.64
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Bocas del Toro, Isla Colon region, The Bocas Corner is located 2.5 km from Y Griega Beach. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Istmito.

The place was horrible, there were three fans in the room, only one of them worked halfway, the heat was unbearable, we didn't sleep for two days, the guests made too much noise late at night, clothes were hanging everywhere, very unpleasant. A terrible experience!
Scored 6.2
6.2
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
23 reviews
Price from
£8.72
1 night, 2 adults

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.

This was a very nice stay. The staff and volunteers are super helpful and friendly. Also the way they organize the community dinner is a cool way to meet other travelers. Felt really welcoming.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,591 reviews
Price from
£85.45
1 night, 2 adults
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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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    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    Free breakfast was great! Very friendly hostel. Rooftop terrace was lovely.
    C
    Caroline
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £29.40
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    Very good value for the price. The staff was super welcoming and helpful! Very clean and many places to hang around and social with other backpackers. Free breakfast was nice too! Highly recommend that place!!
    P
    Patricia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.40
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    Cheap accommodation with pancake mix for breakfast
    B
    Berit
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £29.40
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    I enjoyed the location, the many places to stay to chill inside the hostel. The staff like Katyana, Carolina and Manuel were the best. it was clean and really comfortable even with a good price. I enjoyed this stay. The staff they are really helpful and kind. thanks guys!
    J
    Jair
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.40
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    -Super friendly staff -The kitchen was well equipped and the free pancake mix was a great touch! -Great location, only a 10 minute walk from the dock -Excellent AC in the dorm and the wifi worked perfectly.
    C
    Claire
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.40
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    clean & working facilities. Great Stuff. So friendly & helpful. Would love to go back because of the hostel✌🏽
    S
    Simon
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £29.40
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    Good location, nice atmosphere within the hostel. The price is definitely what makes it a great option. The kitchen is nicely equipped.
    Q
    Quentin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.40
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    The hostel is located on a quiet neighborhood in the northern part of Bocas Town. The bed was comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I didn' t use the kitchen so I can' t comment on that area.
    M
    Michael
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.40
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    Reliably hot showers, roof top seating, and complimentary coffee will always win me over. Private room even had a mini fridge and aircon which is quite luxurious by hostel standards.
    C
    Clypto
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £29.40
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 277 reviews
    Overall Cliffs hostel was good. Nice common area to hang out in, the kitchen had the things you needed and pancake breakfast in the morning. Also AC in the room was nice.
    F
    Frida
    People with friends