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El Arca de Pachue

Punta Chame

At the hostel, every room includes a patio with pool view. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, all guest rooms at El Arca de Pachue have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a terrace. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Everything! From the moment we arrived until we sadly had to leave, the staff were just amazing. The room was super clean with a lovely view of the ocean. The day we arrived, Hector drove us into town and gave us a tour of the town. The owner, Francisco, asked us to join him for some wine. Never have we had such an amazing stay. He even organised massages for us the following day. The location is like being in paradise..we had the entire beach to ourselves. Sadly we had to leave, but I couldn't recommend this place enough! Thank you Francisco and all your staff and your lovely dogs for making our trip so special.

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9.1
Wonderful
151 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

OyeBonita Hostel

Panama City

Located in Panama City, 6.2 km from Rod Carew National Stadium, OyeBonita Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.6 km from Estadio Rommel Fernandez. Is a very nice new little hostel. Thanks to the owner Stefany and her mum we had a perfect stay. They were very welcoming and helped us in everything we need. Good to meet other people as well. Gracias to make us feel at home!! Xx

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9.6
Exceptional
40 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Blu Hostel

Bella Vista, Panama City

Conveniently situated in the Bella Vista district of Panama City, Blu Hostel is located 7.8 km from Bridge of the Americas, 8.1 km from Ancon Hill and 8.6 km from Rod Carew National Stadium. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. This was my fourth stay at this hotel. Hotel has hot water unlike many in Central America. Beds were comfortable. WII was decent in room. There is a shared balcony on each floor with a couple plastic chairs. The employees are great. They have always been very helpful. One of the receptioist has decent English language skills. Her English has improved since my first stay. If you turn left as you exit hotel, there is a minimart just past the first cross street. Or turn right at this same cross street (after turning left as you departed hotel) and follow this street. You will arrive at Via Espana near several (maybe 10) different restaurants. Or, turn left at this same cross street, and you are only 1 short block from Via Argentina.

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8.1
Very Good
1,167 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Bodhi Panama City

Marbella, Panama City

Bodhi Panama City is well set in Panama City, and features a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 7.8 km of Bridge of the Americas. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

Ancon Hill is 8.1 km from the hostel, while Rod Carew National Stadium is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport, 9 km from Bodhi Panama City. The vibe, the mattresses in the lobby are very nice, the stuff was nice.

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8.7
Excellent
1,381 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

CulturaHumana Guesthouse

Marbella, Panama City

At the hostel, every room is fitted with a patio. Each room includes a safety deposit box and certain rooms come with city views. At CulturaHumana Guesthouse rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Owner super lovely and caring, room comfortable, garden is beautiful, awesome location in city center. breakfast also good 👍

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8.2
Very Good
531 reviews
Price from
$13.72
per night

Casa Areka

Punta Pacifica, Panama City

Casa Areka features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

You can play billiards at the hostel. I loved the design, the other travelers interacting and cooking together, the overal feel of the place was a special one. I loved the most the lounge areas (with a pool table) and the terrace with the pool. The two kittens spiced up the place.

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8.2
Very Good
619 reviews
Price from
$12.09
per night

Eden`s Garden Hostel

Panama City

Situated in Panama City, Eden`s Garden Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 8.6 km from Estadio Rommel Fernandez, 9.1 km from Rod Carew National Stadium and 11 km from Bridge of the Americas. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. The breakfast was excellent; Thanks Franccesca, you were the best!! This girl prepared breakfast on the moment and very tasty, congratulations for be so kindness with all the recomendation. The place was so clean to.

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8.4
Very Good
728 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Hostel Mamallena

Calidonia, Panama City

Hostel Mamallena features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Offering a bar, the property is located within 5.7 km of Bridge of the Americas. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Social and pool area, kitchen, responsive and helpful staff.

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8
Very Good
802 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Hostal Amador Familiar

Panama City

At the hostel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom, guest rooms at Hostal Amador Familiar are equipped with air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a seating area. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Hostal Amador was an absolutely wonderful experience when it comes to the staff, location, and facilities. The couple who run the hostel are so hospitable, kind, engaging, and extremely welcoming to travelers from around the world. They even helped me get a Covid test at the last minute when I realized I needed one in order to transit through the USA. The room was clean and the bed was quite comfortable! The kitchen facilities are well-stocked and the morning coffee was not only complimentary, but delicious too! I also felt very safe walking to the local mini supermarket, and would have liked to explore the leafy residential area more than I had time for. The WiFi was quite good and fast enough too, and I believe there was a printing service available. Additionally, they arranged to pick me up at the airport and for a very (VERY affordable cab ride to the international airport for my departure. Overall, I had a lovely stay, would happily stay again, and highly recommend Hostal Amador.

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8.8
Excellent
249 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

El Machico Hostel

Marbella, Panama City

Located in the Marbella district in Panama City, 3 km from Canal Museum of Panama, El Machico Hostel boasts a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. staff was amazing, place very safe, separate from the Street

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8.1
Very Good
371 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

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