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The 10 Best Hostels in Santa Catalina, Panama

Some of the best backpacker spots in Santa Catalina

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Located in Santa Catalina, within 200 metres of Santa Catalina Beach and 1.7 km of Estero, Hostal Familiar Rolo provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a sea view.

The nearest airport is Pedasí Airport, 257 km from the hostel.

Amazing place, super quite , 20 m from the beach... you could relax listening the sound of the ocean. Absolutely a fantastic spot to stay.

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9.1
Wonderful
813 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also boast city views. At the hostel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Lovely place, very relaxed atmosphere.

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8.4
Very Good
1,032 reviews
Price from
$12.73
per night

Hostel Villa Vento Surf Surf Santa Catalina is set in Santa Catalina and has an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a bar. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

The Staff was supper nice and told us everything we need to enjoy the nigth.

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8.2
Very Good
768 reviews
Price from
$14.30
per night

Set in Santa Catalina, a few steps from Estero, Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel has a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation features karaoke and free shuttle service.

Very nice location, great italian food at the restaurant

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8
Very Good
836 reviews
Price from
$18.40
per night

Situated in Santa Catalina, within 600 metres of Santa Catalina Beach and 1.9 km of Estero, Urbanos Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

The Family Vibe hang out cook together beach together sunsets are unreal it’s a feeling I’ve never felt the connection before like this in other hostels. Best night is BBQ night we kept extending & doing more nights in Catalina

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7.9
Good
297 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Set in Santa Catalina, 800 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Bambuda Santa Catalina offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 2 km of Estero. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel all rooms include air conditioning and a private bathroom.

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Price from
$64.90
per night

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $30.80
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 297 reviews
    Good vibe, very social. Location is good - right across a fruteria and supermarket, 5 minutes to the close beach and about 20 minutes to the surfing beach. Fully equipped kitchen and lots of refrigeration space. The hostel offers shuttles and fairly cheap tours to Coiba
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    Omer
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $49.50
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 813 reviews
    I spent 4 nights at the hostel rollo and It was the best hostel I stayed in Panama! The family is incredible nice and helpful. The vibe is just positive. Santa Cathalina is an amazing place for surfing and relaxing! Highly recommend.
    Stephanie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $27.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 129 reviews
    Really friendly staff, great location - breakfast included (however very basic). Can book great tours from the hostel
    Rik
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $49.50
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 813 reviews
    Top location right on the beach. If your budget allows, we recommend staying in the separate house overlooking the bay. It has the best view not only in the hostel but arguably, the whole of Santa Catalina. It also boasts air-co, two large beds and is super quiet. The guys running the place are very helpful and charming.
    Chris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $49.50
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 813 reviews
    Overall, probably the best hostel we stayed in Panama. The position is conveniently placed right next to the beach, the facilities were super clean, and the price was unbeatable! Extra points for the stuff. We left some medicine in the fridge and Orlando somehow was able to organize a friend to go to Panama Town so we could get it before our flight - we will always be grateful for what you did thanks a lot!!!
    Sarah Sophie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $55
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 452 reviews
    Great location in the heart of Santa Catalina, but still quite quiet in the evenings. Rooms were clean and AC worked well, bathroom was a good size and the property felt safe and secure. A nice little cafe downstairs for breakfast and lunch and close to the trip operators and bus stop for buses to Sona and onwards.
    Timtravels1983
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $30.80
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 297 reviews
    The best hostel in Santa Catalina if you want to connect with other travellers, Pablo and Rasta Man are amazing hosts and make everyone feel right at home. Close to everything on the main strip
    Daniel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $30.80
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 297 reviews
    Pablo, the manager and Mar and Max, the volunteers made it feel like home. Probably the best hostel I have been at. Best vibe ever and staff amazingly nice
    ines mota
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $49.50
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 813 reviews
    The location and set up of the hostel was amazing. It was small with only a handful of rooms -which made me feel safe and the communal areas were never crowded. The views were amazing. To get to the beach, you simply had to walk down the hill. The hostel had surfboards you could rent for the day which was so much fun. The outside areas were clean and vibrant with lots of fun hammocks to hang out in. There was also a communal kitchen with lots of food available left by other travelers.
    Elena
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $30.80
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 297 reviews
    The best hostel i've ever been to. The location, the vibe, the beds, the bathroom - couldn't be better for me. But the best of everything around is pablo. He made us feel like family. Gracias por todo pablo!!!
    Jakob
    Solo traveler