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OyeBonita Hostel, hotel in Panama City

Located in Panama City, 6.2 km from Rod Carew National Stadium, OyeBonita Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning.

Clean and comfortable, access to full kitchen and decent wifi. Host is very helpful!!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
64 reviews
Price from
£21.98
1 night, 2 adults
Blu Hostel, hotel in 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.

the balcony
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
1,188 reviews
Price from
£26.73
1 night, 2 adults
Bodhi Panama City, hotel in Panama City

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Bodhi Panama City is located in the centre of Panama City, 7.8 km from Bridge of the Americas.

Nice and cosy hostel with nice pool area and basic, but good breakfast.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,527 reviews
Price from
£32.85
1 night, 2 adults
Eden`s Garden Hostel, hotel in Panama City

Situated in Panama City, Eden`s Garden Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Really nice place to stay! The staff is very friendly, good wifi and breakfast. Great value!
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
733 reviews
Price from
£34.29
1 night, 2 adults
Hostal Villa Grande, hotel in 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.

About 3 minutes on foot to the metro station & Cinta Costera, spacious & clean room, desk & chair for online work, strong wifi, friendly & helpful staff, secure premises, reasonable rates
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
279 reviews
Price from
£22.38
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Mamallena, hotel in 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.

Lots of friendly dogs and cats
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
764 reviews
Price from
£23.98
1 night, 2 adults
El Machico Hostel, hotel in 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.

Was a comfortable place.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
367 reviews
Price from
£40.01
1 night, 2 adults
CulturaHumana Guesthouse, hotel in Panama City

Attractively set in Panama City, CulturaHumana Guesthouse features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is good. Compared to the hostel just next door it is more quiet and less crowded.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
578 reviews
Price from
£30.99
1 night, 2 adults
Canal Inn B&B Panama, hotel in Panama City

Located in Panama City, 3.1 km from Bridge of the Americas, Canal Inn B&B Panama provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Location near my company
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
28 reviews
Price from
£48.36
1 night, 2 adults
Zebulo Hostel, hotel in Panama City

Located in Panama City, 8.1 km from Rod Carew National Stadium, Zebulo Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

No hoy wáter in the shower...so bad
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
798 reviews
Price from
£26.38
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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  • CulturaHumana Guesthouse
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 578 reviews

    Attractively 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

  • Hostel Mamallena
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 764 reviews

    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.

    Lovely hostel with good vibes and great facilities

  • Canal Inn B&B Panama
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 28 reviews

    Located in Panama City, 3.1 km from Bridge of the Americas, Canal Inn B&B Panama provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    The staff was extremely nice and helpful. Recommendations, directions, food, tours, activities, and transportation they will make you feel very comfortable.

  • Hostal Loco Coco Loco
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 372 reviews

    Well located in 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

  • The Nest Rainforest Retreat

    The Nest Rainforest Retreat is set in Panama City, within 39 km of Estadio Rommel Fernandez and 49 km of Rod Carew National Stadium. All guest rooms feature bed linen.

  • Hostal Villa Grande
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 279 reviews

    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.

    Really nice and helpful staff. Close to the metro.

  • Casa Vintage
    Budget options available

    Well located in the Casco Viejo district of Panama City, Casa Vintage is located 3.5 km from Ancon Hill, 3.8 km from Bridge of the Americas and 13 km from Rod Carew National Stadium.

  • Hospedaje Francis en Panamá

    Located 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.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Panama City

  • OyeBonita Hostel
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 64 reviews

    Located in Panama City, 6.2 km from Rod Carew National Stadium, OyeBonita Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning.

    Friendly owner Nice neighborhood Fully equipped kitchen A/C all day

  • Casa Areka
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 676 reviews

    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.

    Unusual breakfast, the pancake mixture was delicious.

  • Blu Hostel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,188 reviews

    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.

    Excellent location, great room, nice rooftop and friendly staff.

  • Panama Hat Hostel
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 167 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the centre of Panama City, Panama Hat Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi.

    La atención el lugar súper seguro. Muy recomendable.

  • Zebulo Hostel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 798 reviews

    Located in Panama City, 8.1 km from Rod Carew National Stadium, Zebulo Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    I feel like this hostel is a magnet for friendly people

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  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 19 reviews
    Great location. Felt very safe in room, common spaces and with staff. Enough kitchen stuff for basic meals/coffee. Very clean and modern fixtures. AC was great and needed in Panama!
    Gary
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £101.84
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,371 reviews
    Location was great. Near restaurants, churches, parks, tourist attractions, etc Room was roomy with a desk, coffee maker & a safe in the closet. If you are on a budget and are not staying long, this is a very good place to stay.
    V
    Viodelda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £101.84
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,371 reviews
    Great location overall and beautiful interior. Really nice hostel with room for a few minor adjustments.
    Okera
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £101.84
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,371 reviews
    Amazing location in the heart of Casco Viejo. So many great restaurants and bars right on the doorstep. Both a hostel and small boutique hotel so seemed to suit lots of different people and had a nice relaxed grown-up backpacker vibe. Walking tour from the lobby was great. Really helpful staff at reception with loads of recommendations.
    Cameron
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £34.42
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 578 reviews
    Super friendly hostel in great location. Very close to a Rana Dorada craft beer joint and a cheap yet tasty pizza shop. Very near the front, if you want to walk/jog/run along the boardwalk.
    PAUL
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £39.57
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 591 reviews
    Very delicious free breakfast, a nice swimming pool to relax and enjoy drinks from the hostel bar, possibility to wash and dry clothes, fully equiped shared kitchen, great location close to public transport, cheap, very clean and very friendly stuff.
    Franca
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.67
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,188 reviews
    The 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 friendly
    Jack
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £101.84
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,371 reviews
    Great location and awesome communal kitchen. So many hostels have grotty communal kitchens but this is helped kept clean by the excellent staff. Reception staff were great. Free drinking water and coffee. The 12 bed dorm was great. Superb option for budget travellers (as someone who as stayed at Mamaellna and Selina, this is by far the best in P City.
    Thomas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.67
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,188 reviews
    Great location within the centre of Panama City. The hostel is close to a very cheap, quick and efficient laundrette! The price of the room is inexpensive and matches the quality you pay for. The WiFi was excellent.
    John
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £65.98
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,212 reviews
    great location, good activities planned by the hostel. I loved my stay at Selina’s. easy to meet new people and the rooftop is excellent.
    Iris
    Solo traveller

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