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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.

Great place, one of the best ones in Bocas, staff is nice (especially Rölo), clean, comfy

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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.

Staying at Bambuda Lodge was definitely one of the best parts of our trip. The location is great, you have a really nice view from the terrace and we loved our canopy room. Even if Bambuda Lodge is a little bit more remote, you can easily get a water taxi or book one of the tours to explore other places. The staff was always very friendly and helpful. The food was good, especially the dinner was very delicious!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,641 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.

Martha is a great host! She is extremely kind and has a good sense of humor. Additionally, the location of the hostel is also good as it is a quiet area and about a five-to-ten-minute walk from the downtown area.

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8.8
Fabulous
178 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 place surprised us as it was better than we guessed from the pictures. We had a very comfortable apartment with bathroom and small kitchen. The needs were comfy and the airco much appreciated.

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8.6
Fabulous
634 reviews
Price from
£22
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.

My favorite place to stay in Bocas.. Jaguar and his staff are super friendly and helpful… The 3 hour happy hour is great, the two kitchens are greatly needed when it’s busy and the location over the water is perfect for relaxing in the hammocks… Also, the improvements to Old Bank and the trail to Wizard Beach itself have helped with the whole experience.

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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 room was ok, the Bed was confortable. They change towels and clean the bedroom everyday, So the room was always clean. Internet is very good, we actually can work from there. Any was very kind and helpful.

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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.

Everything really, helpful staff, location, excellent kitchen facilities and delicious breakfast

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8
Very good
671 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.

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
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
£18
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.

Super chill hostel with a great vibe! Good location, near to everything and kept clean. Special shout out to Jack black (aka Rowan) for making my stay a even more fun one with lots of smiles and laughs

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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: £27.85
    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: £15.66
    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: £48.82
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,455 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: £59.44
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 937 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: £85.44
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 213 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: £85.44
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 213 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: £19.78
    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: £53.14
    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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