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6.2 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 8.2 km from Ancon Hill. Loved my stay! Definitely worth the price. The owner is very kind and accommodating

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9.5
Exceptional
93 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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
1,577 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. The best host we ever had. They helped us with everything we asked for. Great stay. Big room with a fan and air-conditioning. Tasty DIY breakfast:)

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8.5
Very good
636 reviews
Price from
US$11.16
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. Home away from home. This hostel was made with you, the traveler, in mind. Nelson is genuinely helpful and has a lot of soul. We came back to the hostel for the vibe, the comfort and the people who tend to it. Generous fridges, cool terrace where you can have a drink, a smoke and a chat. Everything is spotless and Nelson cooks a delicious breakfast every morning. Most hospitable place we've been to in a month of traveling through Panama. Love you guys!

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8.6
Fabulous
668 reviews
Price from
US$19
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 wardrobe. What a liked the most was the employees politeness. Miss you Herbert!!!

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8.1
Very good
155 reviews
Price from
US$11
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. Great hostel for backpackers, we always love to come back when visiting Panama.

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8
Very good
598 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at B&D Lodgings have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a patio. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. My hosts were very kind and generous. My accommodation was comfortable, clean, and quiet.

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8.2
Very good
146 reviews
Price from
US$50
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. Staff was absolutely lovely with me!

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8.2
Very good
216 reviews
Price from
US$11
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. The free breakfast was great. Pancakes with syrup! Swimming pool. Friendly staff.

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8.6
Fabulous
385 reviews
Price from
US$18
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
Very good
25 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
per night

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