La Y Griega, 00011 Bocas del Toro, Panama
#45 of 52 hotels in Bocas del Toro
Guests' ChoiceBased on 77 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Location
7.3
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 April 2024
Zoe
United Kingdomthe place was a long walk out of town and sometimes it was tricky to get a bus/taxi but not enough to make it a problem. the ‘free bikes’ info must be old because they property didn’t have any to use, although you can rent them from next door
the price was by far the best on the island, but facilities were excellent anyway! bathrooms great, kitchen well equipped and decent size, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Oscar
Kenya1) The hostel is locate to 3.5 km from the center in a region without access to supermarkets, hospitals, etc. You are forced to pay $1 travel to the center each time you need buy food. 2) The kitchen and livinroom is inhabited by 3 cats that catch your food everytime you move from the table...It is a very stressful situatiion. 3) -The hostel do not accept credict cards, only money 4) The hostel rules are not obey by some people. Some travelers smoke in the kitchet even when it iis not allowed, and some couples remains speaking all the night.
The hostel include the camp tent, so you do not need carry your tent or sleeping bag
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Tabitha
PanamaI hate the sheet. It’s not holding on the mattress. Please buy new ones
Very nice place to hang around
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Mccutcheon
CanadaThere was quite a bit of construction in the area. We would have liked if there were proper dish clothes and tea towels in the kitchen. It would be nice if there was designated smoking area with a bench or chairs.
We really enjoyed everything. The staff and environment were lovely. Very relaxing.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Maike
GermanyCleanliness could have been a bit better.
It was a nice hostel situated near the beach with nice young people.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Emma
South Africasome of the tents were a bit hot - not enough fans blowing around them.
it was a quirky hostel that was a great budget place to stay! it had nice chilled vibes and was clean.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Jeremy
United KingdomFriendly volunteers & guests, lots of shade, everything worked - all good! Away from noisy party vibes of town, close to swimming beaches.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Shannon
United Kingdomroom can be a little loud due to the number of tents staying on the roof above the room. Also, the communal areas were only adequately clean
Cheap for its proximity to Bocas, with the taxi only being $1 into town. The room was comfortable and staff were happy to help with any questions
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Joshua
PanamaAlready stated that in what I liked, (the last 2 sentences).
I really liked the eco conscious focus of this hostel, you could tell right away they are mindful about being resourceful. They're also the most affordable hostel in Bocas that I could find, if you're investment focus is purely price. I do feel that they could work on answering phone calls, doorbell rings/knocks, whatsapp text alittle more efficiently and timely. Just so you're not waiting outside for 25 minutes like I did, lol.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Reneta
BulgariaDon`t offer free or payable coffe or tea. There aren't smoking area in the yard. There were problems with water.
Quiet location. It`s good to have private space in a tent. The place is near the bus stop.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Danielle
JamaicaThe kitchen constantly had flies.
The outside bathroom was nice. The sleeping space and bathrooms were clean. It really felt like a mix of camping outside in nature and modern society. Bring bug spray tho.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Shona
United KingdomThe mattress was quite dated and gave me backache after a few nights there. The kitchen equipment could do with an upgrade. That is not to say we didn't manage with what was there. A kettle would be great for morning coffees.
It was lovely that the owners arranged a meal for all the guests on new year's eve. The volunteers really kept the place clean and in order. The best part was the lovely bunch of people that we were lucky to meet staying there at the same time. Super nice place to meet like minded travellers.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Chris
GuernseyCheap and easy stay. Bit out of town, but only a dollar in a taxi to get there. You'll wake up to the call of howler monkeys in the morning.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 30 November 2022
Claudia
ItalyI think the price is a but too much when booking a single tent. I was with a couple of friends that shared their room and decided the cost and in that case I think it can make sense. You could probably find a hostel with a real bed for less in the town if you're by yourself. The location is good if you want to be a bit isolated but the town is not super close and around there's not much to do. There's either a taxi option or the bike rental option to move around and you could also walk to Bocas town but it would take 30min and the road is not the best at night.
The stuff was very friendly and the tents are in a nice area clean because they don't allow shoes there. The wifi works well and even if I stayed there during a massive water shortage that affected the whole island they still managed to keep the place clean and treat us guests in the best way possible. They were all super nice! Also it's wavy season so the sea it's more for surfing than for swimming but the beach super close to the hostel is actually very nice, the water is flat most of the times and it's clean and take only two min walking.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 18 September 2022
Justin
United Kingdomkitchen was average
nice surroundings
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Kim
Germanythe kitchen could use an upgrade
it had a chill vibe and friendly staff
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 11 April 2022
Veronika
Slovakiayou get what you pay for,great for budget travelers
locality on the crossroad to both side of island
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 29 March 2022
Lisa
TanzaniaThe Service at the reception was quite poor, espacially one of the Girls at the reception didnt want to talk to us. Also the kitchen was quite dirty and things like toilet paper and soap were missing Most of the times
Very nice living area with a Garden and cute little rooms
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 13 February 2022
Phippen
GermanyKitchen is very simple and not the cleanest one. Next Supermarket is like 5min by bike. Bar was temporary closed at my stay.
cheap and green accomodation on the route to playa bluff and starfish beach. taxi to bocas city is 1$
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 January 2022
Jenya
FranceGreat budget option in Bocas del Toro
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 14 November 2021
Yuliana
Panamakitchen, it was dirty
beautiful fresh near to the ocean
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 23 October 2021
Mikaila
CanadaThe shared kitchen could have been a little cleaner, but that is often the case in hostel kitchens so not that big a deal.
This is a very relaxed, peaceful place to stay. The mattresses in the tent were some of the most comfortable we had slept on in a long time! The couple that runs the place are super nice, helpful, and accommodating. The location is great if you don't want to stay in the noisy downtown area. It's a $1 taxi ride from town. There's a bus stop at the corner to go to Boca del Drago or Playa Bluff. There's a beach about a 5-10 minute walk away that wasn't very busy. This place is great value for the money! Also, sleeping in an open air building in a tent during a tropical thunderstorm was a magical experience.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 12 October 2021
Stelios
PanamaBeing a little further out I would like to see the introduction of certain services and offerings like water or coffee or transport help mostly at nights. With a few changes spaces can be used better and the kitchen definitely needs improvement. I expect to see them improved when I return, as promised by the very attending host. All in all small details on an excellent stay.
I enjoyed my stay and was well attended. I liked the location being a little further away than the noisy center and felt very comfortable in the privacy of my designated tent. I would recommend and return to stay.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 6 August 2021
Silvia
GermanyThe long distance from Town on the Night and no good Taxi Bus Service
I like the Home in a Cabañas, the quiet Tropical Garden and close to the Beach and 3 km from Town
Stayed in August 2021
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