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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. The room we were staying in qas so comfortable. It was pitch black at night so we had a fantastic sleep. The Air Con was brilliant. Stephanie, the owner, was so so friendly and helpful and really got us out of a little hole we were in. She didn't have to but went above and beyond to be as helpful as she could be. So very grateful for this. We will pass through again in a few months and will definitely stay again as the hostel was perfect. All that you want in a hostel.

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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. Very spacious room, great design, beautiful view from the window. Located in a good neighbourhood. Smelled well and clean.

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8.4
Very good
1,549 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. I liked the location of the place, it was clean, many facilities, if you needed something they were always there to support you.

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8.5
Very good
635 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. Spacious room with a private bathroom and tv, close to supermarkets and a spacious, well equipped and very clean communal kitchen (the cleanest hostel kitchen we’ve ever seen). The outdoor area is nice and the breakfast is delicious.

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8.5
Very good
665 reviews
Price from
US$19.99
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 wardrobe. What a liked the most was the employees politeness. Miss you Herbert!!!

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8.1
Very good
153 reviews
Price from
US$12
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. Awesome mattresses, you can use all common facilities till 5pm next day, or 10pm for extra $5. Super helpful Panama city tips on the wall!

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8
Very good
587 reviews
Price from
US$10
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. This is a you get what you pay for type of place. It's great value for money, but by no means the cleanest or the most comfy. I was able to use the washing machine and dryer for a fee which was nice. There is AC. The staff were very kind and helpful, they even kept my bag for free for a few nights whilst I was in San Blas (I was coming back to stay here again). The location is good - you can walk to the metro, there are a few shops and ATMs around and Cinta Costera is close too. They accept card payments.

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8.2
Very good
221 reviews
Price from
US$12
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. Nice hostel, so clean and good location. Nice place to meet other travelers and hang out. 💯 Staff.

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8.6
Fabulous
386 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

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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7.8
Good
1,162 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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