List of the Best Hostels in Panama
In this article, you will find the list of Best Hostels in Panama– Best hostels in Panama City; Best hostels in Bocas del Toro; Best hostels in Boquete; Best hostels in David City; Best hostels in El Valle de Anton; Best hostels in Playa Venao; Best hostels in Santa Catalina; Best hostels in Santa Clara; and Best hostels in Portobelo.
Growing its popularity with tropical attractions, booming global ocean transportation route thru the man-made Panama Canal, experience life in its historic cities, and more to discover only at Panama, as we provide you with a guide on your stay thru our ultimate list of BEST HOSTELS IN PANAMA. This includes rates, location, and reviews that will help you with your journey!
The Best Hostels in Panama City
Magnolia Inn
PRICE: Dorms from $15
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: It’s a hostel with a beautifully decorated comfortable room, with calming colors and wonderful window shades. It is located in Casco Veijio, the historic district of Panama City. It is also convenient to wonderful restaurants and great rooftop bar all within safe walking distance! A very nice hostel, AC in most of the rooms, great WiFi, relaxed and even kind of a family atmosphere. The young people who staffed the front desk are especially friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Magnolia Inn is truly a home away from home and can be considered as one of the best hostels in Panama City, Panama.
Los Mostros Hostel
PRICE: Dorms from $15
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: It’s a hostel with super helpful staff, 100% clean, great location, near everything you might need in the city and a cheap cab-ride from Centro Histórico and Mercado de Mariscos. It has a good vibe and spaces to share with other people and chill in your space. Los Mostros is an old house whose layout works well for the common hostel areas, with a lovely garden and pool with lots of seating. It’s a cool place to stay in Panama city! The price is worth it which makes it to one of the best hostels in Panama City, Panama.
The Best Hostels in Bocas del Toro
Bambuda Lodge
PRICE: Dorms from $18.83
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: It’s a great place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Boca’s town. The hostel is situated right at the beach the view from the common- and dining-area is breathtaking. It’s a brilliant hostel with gorgeous views, lovely staff, and a nice relaxed atmosphere. The staff is fun, knowledgeable and very friendly. The food is great too, and the location is just perfect. The dorm is spacious and has lockers for all beds. The bathroom with shower is big and clean (with hot water in the shower). This place is a backpacker’s paradise and the “hidden secret place” if you are looking for it! It is one of the best hostels in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
Panama’s Paradise Saigoncito
PRICE: Privates from $20.67
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: This place has a real Caribbean feel. More like a hotel retreat than a hostel, the location is close to anything. Jenny, the owner, is more than helpful in anything we asked her for. It’s a hostel in a quiet location, bicycles to go to town, comfortable bed and decor. The room has everything you needed, hot showers, very clean, fast and stable WiFi, balcony with tables couches and hammocks. It’s an amazing little hideaway in the trees! Perfect place to stay in Bocas and truly one of the best hostels in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
The Best Hostels in Boquete
Hostal Gaia
PRICE: Dorms from $15 while Privates from $21
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: A beautifully situated hostel. It has a very chill atmosphere. Comfortable bunks, plenty of storage space and fully equipped kitchen. Extremely friendly environment and feels just like you’re hanging out at a friend’s house. Staff is very friendly and outdoor space is peaceful. One of the best hostels in Boquete, Panama.
The Best Hostels in David City
Bambu Hostel
PRICE: Dorms from $12 while Privates from $17
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: The grounds of the hostel are a nice little oasis. It’s a great place to stay with exceptional staff and true Panamanian style hospitality! There’s a beautiful garden out back with a pool, an outdoor kitchen and so many creatures like cats, dogs, parrots and a coat. It’s also pretty close to a main road and supermarkets. Common areas are beautiful. The hostel also has a good pool, well-stocked kitchen plus a decent WiFi. Bambu hostel is fantastic and truly one of the best hostels in David City, Panama.
The Purple House International Backpackers’ Hostel
PRICE: Dorms from $11.75 while Privates from $14.50
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: The hostel owner is courteous and friendly. Lots of equipment, everything is clean plus the kitchen has everything you need. Oil, salt, spices and other useful stuff to cook it for free! The rooms are very clean and equipped with TV (if you need). Also, there is a huge supermarket close by with multiple ATM so if you need to get money or groceries; it’s within walking distance. Friendly relaxed atmosphere with a good amount of outside space. It’s one of the best hostels in David City, Panama.
The Best Hostels in El Valle de Anton
Bodhi Hostel & Lounge
PRICE: Dorms from $15
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: A nice and beautiful hostel, Bodhi has such a great atmosphere! The owners, Diwigdi and Alan, are warm and welcoming and happy to spend time with guests which create a great social atmosphere. You feel the relaxing atmosphere after the first step through the door into the comfy lounge, perfect after a long day of traveling and hiking. Breakfast is included with fantastic coffee, and the owner goes out of his way to ensure you’re taken care of. Bodhi hostel is a fantastic backpacker hostel, truly one of the best hostels in El Valle de Anton, Panama.
Windmill Hostel
PRICE: Dorms from $15 while Privates from $30
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: Windmill Hostel is a great hostel located on the Main Street of town. The owner is incredibly helpful and friendly. The hostel has comfy beds, lots of showers and ACs plus very well fitted kitchen with free ice cubes. Not a party place, but still an awesome spot to socialize with fellow travelers. The pool and hammocks are great too after a long hike to the waterfalls. It’s truly a great place to stay and one of the best hostels in El Valle de Anton, Panama.
The Best Hostels in Playa Venao
Selina Playa Venao
PRICE: Dorms from $12 while Privates from $30
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: Hostel is a perfect surf place for a relaxing time in Bocas del Toro. Just sit in Selina Playa Venao’s pool while looking at the breaking waves without a care in the world. It’s a great place to spend a few days and enjoy the beach with the beautiful views of Playa Venao. This is a great location for people who want to surf, relax, enjoy life and escape from stressful and noisy city life. Staff is amazing too! This is one of the best hostels in Playa Venao, Panama.
Hostel Venao Cove
PRICE: Dorms from $10.90 while Privates from $15.15
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: A very quiet place, ideal for an escape. Location is right next to the beach, peaceful. Nice beach to swim at, grounds are very good with plenty of places to sit, lie, eat, camp and with ocean views. Excellent beds, quiet and laid back. Great place to unwind and surf, truly one of the best hostels in Playa Venao, Panama.
The Best Hostels in Santa Catalina
Hostel Villa Vento Surf
PRICE: Dorms from $12
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: Hostel Villa Vento Surf is a nice hostel on the main street of Santa Catalina. It is more than a cozy place. A charming hostel was full of energetic people, an engaging and insightful staff that is located next to a mini market. For active people, there’s lots of good surf, and for the lazy ones, there are comfortable hammocks available. This hostel has great juju too! A hostel great for backpackers and other travelers, truly one of the best hostels in Santa Catalina, Panama.
The Best Hostels in Santa Clara
Villa Botero By Casa Mojito
PRICE: Privates from $60
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: This is a very charming small place run by a French couple who are very accommodating. Wonderful time, great hosts, beautiful place, restaurants and good ideas for outings! Board games are available in the hostel too. The breakfast is very nice with freshly baked bread and croissant which is not commonly found in Panama. The rooms are clean, charming and comfortable. It also has a private and peaceful courtyard plus an immaculate grounds. Truly, it is one of the best hostels in Santa Clara, Panama.
The Best Hostels in Portobelo
Captain Jack’s Hostel Portobelo
PRICE: Dorms from $ 13
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Why is it one of the best hostels in Panama?
FAMOUS FOR: The Caribbean upstairs bar and restaurant is a favorite hang out for locals and Captains of sailing vessels and travelers from all over the world. Captain Jack is known for serving the coldest beer in town. The bar menu includes an excellent selection of dishes besides many liquors, wines, and local beers. The hostel has a great atmosphere. The food is good, the drinks are cold, and the company is amazing. The common area and the patio with the great view of the bay are nice places to hang out and meet people. It is one of the best hostels in Portobelo, Panama.
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Low mostros is crap. Very loud at night got mys tuff stolen and people keep smoking weed
Sad to hear about your unfortunate experience Robert.. but we do hope you can still come back to Panama and try a hostel that could meet your expectations. Wishing you a safe and happy journey 🙂 🙂
Selina is shit, dont waste your time and money there.
As part of the Selina team we were very souprise by this comment and more than that by the languish you choose
We are putting so much efforts to provide the best service and experience to our guest and as a fact we become the biggest hostel chain in panama with 3 locations and 3 more coming soon . We are getting a lot of great and positive feedbacks from over 25,000 people that visited usin the past year and we will be exstremly happy to know what the purpose of this feedback ???
Did you stay at Selina ? What your name ?
How can we contact you in order to try to fix the negative approach ?
Just Visiting the list for reference and see this comment and this reply by an staff member. For me it’s a plus, that the staff show interest to ask how to fix the client approach, It make me feel confortable contacting them for a stay there. That’s my opinion.
Gabriel Gonzalez.
Hope you can visit them soon in Panama, Gabriel 🙂 Issues are quite normal, and it serves as an opportunity for the management to improve what needs to be done 🙂 🙂
Thank you Rafael for your kind response. We hope both management and customer fix whatever issue had happened. Sending positive vibes to you all! More power to you guys 🙂 🙂
Hi Hostel surfer.. If you had this not so good experience in the hostel, maybe you should try other accommodation/hostel that can meet your needs and expectations.. we are saddened by this event and we wish you a pleasant stay on your future travel to Panama. Positive vibes! 🙂 🙂