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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.

Really good price - quality. Different hang out spaces, nice vibe and people. Cinema hangout area, terasse, pool table. Pancake batter you can use in the morning for free. Loved it

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7.9
Good
238 reviews
Price from
€ 10
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.

Marta is very nice and welcoming, she wants to make you feel good. Cute house with an amazing view on the ocean and many hammocks to chill in. There's everything to cook. It's also a quiet place if you're not looking for party in Bocas.

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8.8
Fabulous
172 reviews
Price from
€ 14
per night

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
1,174 reviews
Price from
€ 25
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
202 reviews
Price from
€ 22
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
62 reviews
Price from
€ 43
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
621 reviews
Price from
€ 28
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
323 reviews

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.

The hostel is also a school for teaching spanish. The staff and owner were really helpful, and they organized daily tours! The dorm I stayed in was female and only 4 beds. I pretty much had the dorm all to myself the whole time. It's not a party hard hostel and it was exactly what I needed. The wifi was fast and I had lots of work done. The location is great, not far from everything we needed. The facility was good, everything was very clean!

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8
Very good
666 reviews
Price from
€ 16
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.

Location, cleanlines, value for money.

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8.1
Very good
406 reviews
Price from
€ 24
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.

Staff friendliness, easygoing, and the location!

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8.1
Very good
415 reviews
Price from
€ 28
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 La Gruta

  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Free breakfast was great! Very friendly hostel. Rooftop terrace was lovely.
    Caroline
    Group
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Very good value for the price. The staff was super welcoming and helpful! Very clean and many places to hang around and social with other backpackers. Free breakfast was nice too! Highly recommend that place!!
    Patricia
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Cheap accommodation with pancake mix for breakfast
    Berit
    Group
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    I enjoyed the location, the many places to stay to chill inside the hostel. The staff like Katyana, Carolina and Manuel were the best. it was clean and really comfortable even with a good price. I enjoyed this stay. The staff they are really helpful and kind. thanks guys!
    Jair
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    -Super friendly staff -The kitchen was well equipped and the free pancake mix was a great touch! -Great location, only a 10 minute walk from the dock -Excellent AC in the dorm and the wifi worked perfectly.
    Claire
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    clean & working facilities. Great Stuff. So friendly & helpful. Would love to go back because of the hostel✌🏽
    Simon
    Group
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Good location, nice atmosphere within the hostel. The price is definitely what makes it a great option. The kitchen is nicely equipped.
    Quentin
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    The hostel is located on a quiet neighborhood in the northern part of Bocas Town. The bed was comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I didn' t use the kitchen so I can' t comment on that area.
    Michael
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Reliably hot showers, roof top seating, and complimentary coffee will always win me over. Private room even had a mini fridge and aircon which is quite luxurious by hostel standards.
    Clypto
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Overall Cliffs hostel was good. Nice common area to hang out in, the kitchen had the things you needed and pancake breakfast in the morning. Also AC in the room was nice.
    Frida
    People with friends