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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.

It feels like a hotel - pure luxury hostel vacation! Stayed in a 4-bed dorm first which had quite a big bathroom. Every bed has a curtain so you have your privacy despite sharing the room and also an own ventilator, plugs and a little shelf.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,195 reviews
Price from
£19
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.

A great hostel that has done a brilliant job of creating an environment to make new friends and relax in. A special shout out to all the great folks that work there, you made us feel welcome and involved. Especially Mario, Serena and and the other amazing girl (I'm sorry I forget her name). Thanks for the good times.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,638 reviews
Price from
£15
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
178 reviews
Price from
£8
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 hosts Thomas and Erika , have really taken care of me, very knowledgeable about the area, they have treated me like family

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8.6
Fabulous
634 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.

The owner was always available for assistance and there was always someone at the front desk/bar with a smile. The lounge/kitchen area with tables and hammocks overlooking the ocean and islands was such a nice place to relax.

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8
Very good
407 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.

The host is very friendly and welcoming. The location is very central and the place looks very cozy. In the morning you can watch the sunrise form the beautiful terrace

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8.1
Very good
322 reviews
Price from
£66
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.

I loved the staff and the Saturday of using the grill together with all of the guests and staff.

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8
Very good
676 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.

Easy to access from the port, nice and cool interior. Easy to get in to the accomodation, with electric door.

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8.3
Very good
66 reviews
Price from
£31
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

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

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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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  • Avg. price/night: £27.78
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 926 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: £15.63
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 279 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: £48.70
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,456 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
     · 203 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: £59.30
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 938 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: £85.23
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 211 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: £85.23
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 211 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
     · 203 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: £19.73
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 416 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: £53.01
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,195 reviews
    Probably the best hostel i have stayed in. Fantastic setting and in a great location.
    robbie
    Group
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