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Set in Bocas del Toro, Bastimentos Hill Guest House has a shared lounge, terrace, private beach area, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested.

Enrique (the host) is super nice & helpful 🤗 Hostal is clean, bright and enjoyable. Beds were comfortable, hot water was fine, air conditioner was working properly. There is a common use equipped kitchen. 100% recommended.

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8.1
Very good
415 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

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. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, a few steps from the hostel.

Honestly this place was so cute, I really enjoyed my stay here. It’s right on the water and so gorgeous. The two kitchens makes it easy to cook at the same time as others and omg the pina coladas were the best I’ve had. No air con or hot water but I didn’t mind this so much, just worth baring in mind if you’re someone it’s an issue for xxx

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8.1
Very good
406 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

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. WiFi access is available for guests.

The property offers individual beds in dormitories or private rooms. You can enjoy views of the ocean, an outdoor seating area, a safety deposit box and bed linen.

Bambuda Lodge is the PERFECT place to stay if you're looking to relax, have fun and connect with other people. Stop looking for other places because you won't find anything better, just book it. The views here are absolutely fantastic, the staff is so welcoming and friendly and they're going to make your life heaven. Victor, Sebastian, Marco and all the people working here will make you want to extend your stay and come back! The food options are always varied, reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. The drinks are also great and they have Happy Hour with different stuff daily, along with daily activities every day. If you like always exploring, you will have to pay for the boat to other islands every time($5 to the main island one-way) so it can easily build up on the cost, but it's the same in all area. This place is remote so take that into consideration when setting up your expectations for that. If you like touristic areas full of resorts, restaurants and stuff nearby, this is NOT for you. If you want to chill, stay in a remote place and feel its magic, then this is IT!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,627 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Aqua Lounge Bar & Hostal features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bocas del Toro. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

Carenero Beach is 90 metres from the hostel. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International, 1 km from Aqua Lounge Bar & Hostal, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Such a cute place. Great for relaxing during the day and having fun at night (good for hanging out with the Friday crowd without having to pay for the whole thing). Staff was amazing and very friendly. Lots of spots to sit and chill too!!

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7.9
Good
203 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Hostal del Mar - Main Street is located in Bocas del Toro, with excellent sea views. It is just 50 metres from the city’s restaurant and bar zone and 25 km from the airport.

Each room comes with a fan, tiled floors and a private bathroom with a shower, towels and linen.

Perfect location in town with a beautiful view over the water. Wasn’t as loud as some of the reviews suggest. Staff were very nice.

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8.1
Very good
322 reviews

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. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view.

The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, a few steps from the hostel.

Beautiful bar and sunbeds by the sea! Clean and spacious room.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,182 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Cliff's Hostel is set in La Gruta, less than 1 km from Istmito and 2.4 km from Y Griega Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.

Staff super friendly. Many chilling spots. I loved it.

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7.9
Good
238 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Surfari Bocas offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bocas Town.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom fitted with a hot water shower. Surfari Bocas features free WiFi throughout the property.

Laundry service, location, kind host

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8.6
Fabulous
626 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Located 1 block from the seafront in Bocas del Toro, Spanish by the Sea – Bocas offers a communal kitchen and dining area, a garden, a space with lots hammocks and accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

The Spanish by the Sea hostel features private rooms and beds in dormitories, all with access to shared bathrooms. There is private lockers available in the hostel.

Nice garden to hang out, close to dive center, pancake for breakfast

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8
Very good
670 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Located in Bocas del Toro and with Istmito reachable within 1.5 km, Old Bocasso provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.

The hostel features certain rooms that include garden views, and each room has a private bathroom with a shower. At Old Bocasso the rooms have bed linen and towels.

Good value for money accommodation. The host Jarek was very friendly and helpful with everything!

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8.3
Very good
64 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

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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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Hostels that guests love in Bastimentos

  • Avg. price/night: £21.62
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 25 reviews
    You are in a very small town, so there is not too much happening, but they offer a lot of tours and water taxis. Also a nice beach is 20min away. You can also talk with the personal very easily and they really care about your concerns, e.g. laundry. The hostel is (literally) next to the water so the view is amazing. Loved it there! Also the danish place next to it is great. I think the price is fair.
    Leuchtenberger
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 33 reviews
    Great location, wonderful view on over the village and surrounding waters. clean, wonderful host Angie who will just organise everything on short notice. Very eecimmendsbk!
    Florian
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 533 reviews
    Great location & service. The garden was great too.
    AlexR00
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 173 reviews
    This is a wonderful place, great location in the nature, easy to get to. The hosts, Carmen and Marcel, create very welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and they are very helpful with all the recommendations. The rooms are very comfortable. The breakfast is great. Carmen also cooks dinner sometimes, if you are lucky to be there that day, I definitely recommend to join, it’s delicious. It was overall a great experience staying at Carmen’s Place.
    Krzysztof
    People with friends
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 350 reviews
    Loved the place! Great location, good for some rest.
    Marijke
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £20.44
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 406 reviews
    Great location, nice tours, price vs quality was perfect!
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £20.44
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 406 reviews
    Location is great and it's very cheap in comparison to other lodging in bocas. There was a big communal area, great for chilling and meeting people
    Leti267
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £20.44
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 406 reviews
    It was the cheapest accommodation on the Island in that moment. Convenient location if you want to use a water taxi often. There was quite nice receptionist one day 🙂. Cheaper water taxi to Isla Colon.
    Pavel
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 173 reviews
    Lovely place, very scenic... I am so happy that I choose this place. I spent four nights and would have loved to stay longer. Great location easy access to Bocas...water taxi drops you to and from Carmen's place directly, so you can party on Bocas if you wish and return to the peaceful surroundings. Carmen and Marcel were exceptional host. Had dinner twice at venue and Carmen is a wonderful chef...and breakfast is filling. I Also reccomend arranging tours through Carmen's place. I felt very safe as a solo female traveller.
    vanessa
    Solo traveller
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 122 reviews
    Nice hostel, clean, with great kitchen and lovely terrace with tables and hammocks.
    Barbora
    Group
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