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The 10 Best Hostels in Bocas del Toro, Panama

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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.

Stunning bar and chill area just over the water!

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8.6
Fabulous
1,151 reviews
Price from
£14
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.

The place is stunning, restaurant, pool/lounge area and general premises, all surrounded by gorgeous jungle and wildlife (was surprised to see so many sloths close by). Such a great vibe the entire day with the best music playlist. The food and the staff are fantastic! I think it's Nando who makes the cocktails - they are top-notch and he gives you service with a smile. I was blown away by how kind everyone is and how much they make you feel at home. We did a jungle hike to a beautiful beach (lead by volunteer Serena who did a great job and pointed out some cool spiders and the little red frogs). Adele was another an amazing volunteer. Marco, Sebas, Joanna, Victor, etc. the list goes on, everyone was incredible and made us never want to leave! I also enjoyed reading about the history of how Bambuda Lodge and Castle came to be, this made me appreciate staying there even more. It’s hard to put into words what a special place this is. Truly one of the best places we have ever stayed out of all our travels.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,603 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

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.

Hamacks were fun, spent on them an hour instead of breakfast 😂

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8.1
Very good
412 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Hostal On The Sea is offering accommodation in Bocas Town. With a private beach area, the property also features barbecue facilities. The hostel provides a shared lounge.

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Hostal On The Sea also offer free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a toaster.

Amazing location and setting more like a Homestay amazing

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8.8
Fabulous
168 reviews
Price from
£12
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.

The owner was very nice and the place has a wonderful vibe

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8.6
Fabulous
609 reviews
Price from
£28
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
Very good
403 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

Great hostel, the location was perfect, Ana the host gave us several recommendations and they were very welcoming. The rooms have basic equipment but just as one would expect from a hostel. I recommend it

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8.1
Very good
324 reviews

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.

Excellent stay with great location. We had pleasent 2 night stay in quirky and charming house. Super host Katarina with her tips regarding our needs. House is located close to city centre and that was our main goal for short stay. On the other hand it was far from noisy part of the town. We chilled during breakfast on small front patio hanging out on hammock and watching interesting live of Bocas. Kitchen is well equipped and overall very interesting furnitures and styl of house gave us amazing impression. Highly recommended for everyone. We stayed in room nr 1 and we very happy with our stay.

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8.3
Very good
60 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar, Twin Fin Plaza is situated in Bocas del Toro and is 1.6 km from Istmito. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, 1 km from the hostel.

Staff were great location was amazing

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6.3
Review score
262 reviews
Price from
£11
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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7.8
Good
199 reviews
Price from
£16
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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  • Bambuda Bocas Town
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,151 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.

    beautiful view, great kitchen, friendly staff, and clean rooms

  • Bambuda Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,603 reviews

    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.

    Food really not nice, and the kitchen not work 24h .

  • Bastimentos Hill Guest House
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 412 reviews

    Set in Bocas del Toro, Bastimentos Hill Guest House has a shared lounge, terrace, private beach area, and free WiFi.

    Big terrace with great views, well equipped kitchen

  • Surfari Bocas
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 609 reviews

    Surfari Bocas offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bocas Town. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom fitted with a hot water shower.

    Great staff and location. Super clean Well stocked kitchen

  • El Jaguar
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 403 reviews

    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.

    Hyggeligt hostel med gode turer rundt i bocas del toro.

  • Old Bocasso
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 60 reviews

    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.

    lieu chaleureux et bien entretenu. bons équipements.

  • Twin Fin Plaza
    Budget options available
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 262 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar, Twin Fin Plaza is situated in Bocas del Toro and is 1.6 km from Istmito.

    Clean and nice beds and matress Own bathroom per room

  • Twin Fin Hostels
    Budget options available
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 530 reviews

    Featuring an open terrace and a back garden, Twin Fin Hostels offers accommodation in Bocas Town. Free WiFi is available and breakfast is included. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom.

    Nice price and the staff was friendly, funny and helpful

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Hostels that guests love in Bocas del Toro

  • Avg. price/night: £28.05
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 925 reviews
    The price is very cheap, especially for a private room. Hostel was pretty quiet and chill. Kitchen was well equipped and there’s plenty of refrigeration space. Staff were helpful. Located very close to restaurants, bars, clubs and boat taxi harbours.
    Omer
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.27
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 278 reviews
    The hostel was super cheap which was great for travellers (like us) who are on a budget. The option to rent a fan was great too although it actually wasn’t too hot at night. Loved the outside shower! It’s a little bit further out of town but only $1 for a taxi so not bad at all.
    Indie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £41.66
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,461 reviews
    The hostel is located in a cool area close to all restaurants and clubs and you also get a free welcome drink, so that’s cool to meet new people :)
    Marie
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 199 reviews
    Great location and if you like to party it is the perfect spot to meet new people. Also, everyday new activities and you should make sure to be at the Filthy Friday party (everyone around is coming and the whole hostel is packed!).
    Benedikt
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £68.57
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 924 reviews
    Great location at beautiful Red Frog Beach, good guest guidance before arrival. The food in the restaurant did taste amazing. Would not recommend booking with breakfast, the menu is limited and it ends up cheaper to order directly from the menu. The dorm itself was spacious and elegant.
    Caecilie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £78.90
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 202 reviews
    We paid for the cheaper private room. There was ac and hot water. The breakfast was simple but good, bread, coffee, eggs and fruit. I believe the hotel is under new ownership and undergoing improvements. Our room was a little tired. It's in a great location to reach restaurants, the beach, and Panama dive centre which was what we wanted. You can easily get back to Colon Island by water taxi for more restaurants and shops.
    Nicola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £78.90
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 202 reviews
    A beautiful safe place in paradise. Kitchen was clean and had everything needed to prepare meals. Was always someone on the property for any needs. Hostel was cute and close to the surf!!! I loved the amazing snorkeling right on the property with sandy bottom. The breakfast was simple but nice to start the day.
    S
    Shanna
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 199 reviews
    The location is perfect, just one min away from Bocas town. The hostel got a lot of potential, keep in mind is a party hostel so it's very loud, but if you are looking to meet new people this is the right place.
    vickyurian
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.91
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 412 reviews
    Enrique is an excellent host, so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area. He even took our children out on a fishing trip. We were upgraded to the larger room with it’s own kitchen. The hostel is in a great location, and has a dock right in front. There is a mini market right next door, and some lovely restaurants nearby.
    Georgina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £77.25
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,151 reviews
    Probably the best hostel i have stayed in. Fantastic setting and in a great location.
    robbie
    Group
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