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OyeBonita Hostel, hotel in Panama City

Located in Panama City, 3.9 miles from Rod Carew National Stadium, OyeBonita Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning.

Spacious, clean & quiet interior, beautiful & supportive host and family!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
58 reviews
Price from
$25
per night
Blu Hostel, hotel in Panama City

Conveniently located in the Bella Vista district of Panama City, Blu Hostel is located 4.8 miles from Bridge of the Americas, 5 miles from Ancon Hill and 5.3 miles from Rod Carew National Stadium.

Great location and price. Rooms are nice, clean.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
1,176 reviews
Price from
$28.88
per night
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 center of Panama City, 4.9 miles from Bridge of the Americas.

Great location in the city center, fairly close to the Metro. Free breakfast, the AC in the dorm room kept the room really cold, and the pool is refreshing. It gets incredibly hot in the city.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,448 reviews
Price from
$36.31
per night
Eden`s Garden Hostel, hotel in Panama City

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

The location is amazing and the manager is very friendly. The place was clean and has all you need to have a good time.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
746 reviews
Price from
$35.10
per night
Hostal Villa Grande, hotel in Panama City

Located in Panama City, 3.9 miles from Bridge of the Americas, Hostal Villa Grande has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Its really close to metro,supermarket
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
312 reviews
Price from
$33.60
per night
Hostel Mamallena, hotel in Panama City

Hostel Mamallena features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Providing a bar, the property is located within 3.5 miles of Bridge of the Americas.

Spacious
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
811 reviews
Price from
$30
per night
El Machico Hostel, hotel in Panama City

Located in the Marbella district in Panama City, 1.9 mi from Canal Museum of Panama, El Machico Hostel features a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property.

Decent location in the new part of the city. Good kitchen facilities. Socket by bed in dorm.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
375 reviews
Price from
$28.50
per night
Casa Areka, hotel in 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 grill.

I liked the location in the city center because you get easily picked up there for tours around Panama City. Also you have a supermarket with everything nearby. The price was great and really good compared to other hostels I visited. The personnel was super friendly and the atmosphere was cool. Compared to other hostels I've visited it appeared quite small overall, however that was not negative for me.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
654 reviews
Price from
$29.30
per night
Hostal Amador Familiar, hotel in Panama City

Located in Panama City, 1.1 miles from Bridge of the Americas, Hostal Amador Familiar provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

Stafff
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
239 reviews
Price from
$31.50
per night
CulturaHumana Guesthouse, hotel in Panama City

Attractively located in the center of Panama City, CulturaHumana Guesthouse has air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

Confortable bed and bathroom
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
557 reviews
Price from
$35.24
per night
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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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  • CulturaHumana Guesthouse
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 557 reviews

    Attractively located in the center of Panama City, CulturaHumana Guesthouse has air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

    Top location +++ nice staff +++ highly recommended

  • Eden`s Garden Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 746 reviews

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

    super friendly hosts great kitchen air conditioning

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

    Located in Panama City, 3.9 miles from Bridge of the Americas, Hostal Villa Grande has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Really nice and helpful staff. Close to the metro.

  • Hostel Mamallena
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 811 reviews

    Hostel Mamallena features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Providing a bar, the property is located within 3.5 miles of Bridge of the Americas.

    Lovely hostel with good vibes and great facilities

  • Hostal Amador Familiar
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 239 reviews

    Located in Panama City, 1.1 miles from Bridge of the Americas, Hostal Amador Familiar provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

    la ubicación, la atención del personal y la limpieza

  • Zebulo Hostel
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 810 reviews

    Offering a barbecue and sun terrace, Zebulo Hostel is located in the Obarrio district in Panama City, 4.3 mi from Bridge of the Americas. Free private parking is available on site.

    I feel like this hostel is a magnet for friendly people

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

    Well located in the center of 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

  • Hospedaje Ciste
    Budget options available

    Located within 4.1 miles of Rod Carew National Stadium and 5.5 miles of Bridge of the Americas, Hospedaje Ciste provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Panama City.

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

  • OyeBonita Hostel
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 58 reviews

    Located in Panama City, 3.9 miles from Rod Carew National Stadium, OyeBonita Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning.

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

  • Bodhi Panama City
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,448 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Bodhi Panama City is located in the center of Panama City, 4.9 miles from Bridge of the Americas.

    All good, the staff was helpful. The pool was good

  • Casa Areka
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 654 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 grill.

    Unusual breakfast, the pancake mixture was delicious.

  • El Machico Hostel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 375 reviews

    Located in the Marbella district in Panama City, 1.9 mi from Canal Museum of Panama, El Machico Hostel features a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Good position to the bus, but a bit far from metro

  • Blu Hostel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,176 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Bella Vista district of Panama City, Blu Hostel is located 4.8 miles from Bridge of the Americas, 5 miles from Ancon Hill and 5.3 miles 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
     · 151 reviews

    Located in Panama City, 1.7 mi from Canal Museum of Panama, Panama Hat Hostel features a terrace. Free private parking is available on site.

    La atención el lugar súper seguro. Muy recomendable.

  • Hospedaje Francis en Panamá

    Located in Panama City, 4.2 miles from Estadio Rommel Fernandez, Hospedaje Francis en Panamá provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Hostels that guests love in Panama City

  • Avg. price/night: $111.08
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 15 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: $74.25
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,267 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: $74.25
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,267 reviews
    Great location overall and beautiful interior. Really nice hostel with room for a few minor adjustments.
    Okera
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $74.25
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,267 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: $43.07
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 557 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
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 517 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $33.44
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,176 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $74.25
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,267 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $33.44
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,176 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $45
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,210 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 traveler

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