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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.

It was basic. The hostess was nice.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
72 reviews
Price from
$25
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 center of Panama City, 4.9 miles from Bridge of the Americas.

Location was great for just arriving in Panama City, clean and comfortable
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,593 reviews
Price from
$35.62
1 night, 2 adults
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.

I did not eat breakfast but it looked healthy and tasty.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
727 reviews
Price from
$39
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. Providing a bar, the property is located within 3.5 miles of Bridge of the Americas.

The private room is small but ok
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
729 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Pros -centrally located in financial district -Owned by brothers so mom and pop hostel which is great to support small businesses -Jack is great, friendly, helpful and nice -pool is decent -pancakes with banana and syrup every morning for breakfast. Breakfast is b/w 7-9am
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
368 reviews
Price from
$29
1 night, 2 adults
Panama Hat Hostel, hotel in Panama City

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

The place had a great location in the city easy access to get food , the subway, the park and sea for relaxing views
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
171 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults
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 of the place, it was clean, many facilities, if you needed something they were always there to support you.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
676 reviews
Price from
$30.13
1 night, 2 adults
Rina H-1, hotel in Panama City

Rina H-1 features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the Bella Vista district of Panama City.

It's ok
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
6 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Location, quiet area, big balcony in shade, good contact and flexibility when my flight to Panama was cancelled.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
1,192 reviews
Price from
$28.88
1 night, 2 adults
Zebulo Hostel, hotel in Panama City

Located in Panama City, 5 miles from Rod Carew National Stadium, Zebulo Hostel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Great location. Very safe. Close to subway & bus stop.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
795 reviews
Price from
$30
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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  • Bodhi Panama City
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,593 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

  • Hostel Mamallena
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 729 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

  • Blu Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,192 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.

    Great location. Only stayed a short time as headed out early.

  • CulturaHumana Guesthouse
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 604 reviews

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

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

  • Zebulo Hostel
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 795 reviews

    Located in Panama City, 5 miles from Rod Carew National Stadium, Zebulo Hostel provides accommodations 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

  • Hostal Loco Coco Loco
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 362 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 located in Panama City, within 24 miles of Estadio Rommel Fernandez and 30 miles of Rod Carew National Stadium. All rooms feature bed linen.

  • Casa Vintage
    Budget options available

    Well located in the Casco Viejo district of Panama City, Casa Vintage is located 2.2 miles from Ancon Hill, 2.4 miles from Bridge of the Americas and 8.2 miles from Rod Carew National Stadium.

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

  • OyeBonita Hostel
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 72 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

  • Eden`s Garden Hostel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 727 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

  • El Machico Hostel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 368 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

  • Casa Areka
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    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 grill.

    Unusual breakfast, the pancake mixture was delicious.

  • Panama Hat Hostel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 171 reviews

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

    La atención el lugar súper seguro. Muy recomendable.

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  • Avg. price/night: $161.04
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 22 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: $114.68
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,369 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: $114.68
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,369 reviews
    Great location overall and beautiful interior. Really nice hostel with room for a few minor adjustments.
    Okera
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $114.68
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,369 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: $47.85
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 604 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 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 652 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 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,192 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: $114.68
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,369 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 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,192 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: $75.24
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,188 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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