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5.7 km from Rod Carew National Stadium, OyeBonita Hostel is located in Panama City and provides air-conditioned rooms. 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 km from Ancon Hill. I couldn’t imagine a better place to stay than this. The staff is the kindest and nicest you can find, and they made me feel part of the family since the very first moment, trying their best in helping me -you can tell they have travelled a lot. The room was super clean, the bed comfy, the toilet very modern. and was furnished with A/C. I loved the owner’s personal touch in decorating the hostel with her own art.

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9.5
Exceptional
94 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Bodhi Panama City is located in the centre of Panama City, 6.4 km from Ancon Hill. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property include a patio with a city view.

The hostel offers a barbecue. It has a very chill vibe and the area around the pool is great. Staff is very helpful.

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8.4
Very good
1,531 reviews
Price from
US$17.50
per night

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.

The units at the hostel come with a seating area. What a lovely experience. Casa Arena aims to offer an experience, not just a bed. My boyfriend and I took a private room and had a great time. the hostel is the perfect base for exploring Panama's rich history. Moreover it has a swimming pool where you can relax during the day or eat in the evening. It also has a kitchen and in the morning you have the opportunity to cook delicious pancakes. The property welcomes all types of travellers, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay for all. It is more than just a place to stay; it is a hub of cultural exchange and community spirit.

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8.5
Very good
633 reviews
Price from
US$29.76
per night

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. Clean, Great kitchen, Unbelievable owner, super friendly and helpful!

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8.5
Very good
663 reviews
Price from
US$39.99
per night

Situated in Panama City, 6.3 km from Bridge of the Americas, Hostal Villa Grande features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 6.6 km of Ancon Hill. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

At the hostel, the rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. Good value of money, great location (close to the metro) and the city center is only 30 min by walk on the promenade. Everybody is helpful and the property is calm, I had a good sleep after my long flight.

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8.2
Very good
142 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

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. We stayed for a bit more than a week in one of the double rooms and we felt very comfortable for the whole duration. The room was well equipped with bed side tables, small shelf and possibility to hang stuff. The bed was very comfortable and the AC worked well. The staff were very friendly and we were surprised how dedicated they were in keeping the place clean all the time. Also we liked the cute dogs and cats that lived on the property. Furthermore we liked the many possibilities to hang out, like in the garden, multiple tables and a working area. Also there is a ping pong table which was great fun.

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8.1
Very good
586 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Conveniently situated in Panama City, Panama Hat Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi. The property is around 7.3 km from Bridge of the Americas, 7.6 km from Ancon Hill and 10 km from Rod Carew National Stadium. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The location is really quite close to the aiport as well as some great facilities. The room was very comfortable, honestly the bwd was so comfy, I slept as well here (if not better) than in some much more up-marked hotels. It was a real plus point for me. The room is basic but it literally has everything you need and the whole place has a cheerful vibe about it. On the basis of this stay, for the price....it's an exceptional find and I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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8.3
Very good
222 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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. It's a fantastic place, very cozy. Very clean at all times, the areas where you can be are quiet and pleasant. 10/10 this hostel

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8.7
Fabulous
384 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Habitaciones R-1 features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the Bella Vista district of Panama City. The property is set 7.8 km from Ancon Hill, 8 km from Bridge of the Americas and 8.8 km from Rod Carew National Stadium. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The units in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The attention (customer service) and kindness from the staff and owner was superb. The location is excellent. The check-in system is very good and user friendly. I loved that guests can have late check-in times, and I loved that check-out is at 1p.m. The bathroom was very clean and had very good water pressure and toiletries. The room was small but very comfortable. It did not have AC, but I was provided with a big fan. Loved it. Did not miss the AC at all. Very strong Wifi. Lots of space and drawers to put away things. Convenience store right across the street.

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8.1
Very good
26 reviews

Conveniently situated in the Bella Vista district of Panama City, Blu Hostel is located 6.5 km from Ancon Hill, 7.8 km from Bridge of the Americas 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. Very cosy hotel with balconies and a shared kitchen. Super calm, we slept well here. The front desk is so kind. It was a pleasure

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7.8
Good
1,172 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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