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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 wifi worked well. There was shampoo and soap. The kitchen was clean with all cooking supplies and the host is really sweet. There is AC the whole day not just after 8 or 9 pm.

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9.5
Exceptional
96 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 friendly. Staff is extremely nice and accommodating. Rooms were clean, showers were clean, access to a kitchen, fridge, pool and lounge areas. Amazing experience.

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8.4
Very good
1,488 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. This was my second time at Casa Areka and can't wait til I can come back again in the future! Such a cozy little hostel, with amazing, funny and super welcoming staff - always makes you feel like you are literally visiting your family from abroad (Jose, Jesus, Mattias <3)! The facilities are in great shape - considering that the price is *extremely* low, especially for Panama City, and the breakfast delicious as well. There are even two cats that often visit the hostel, which only adds to the overall vibe :) Highly recommend a stay, 10/10.

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8.4
Very good
631 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. Everything, the breakfast, the people, the cleanliness , amazing

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8.6
Fabulous
654 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 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
Very good
139 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. The space is exactly what expected.

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8.1
Very good
569 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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8.4
Very good
108 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 5.5 km from Ancon Hill, 6.8 km from Bridge of the Americas 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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8.2
Very good
218 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. Everything! I'm not sure why this place is receiving such luke warm reviews. It's a really nice hostel, the staff is really helpful, it's super clean, the rooms are very quiet and comfortable , the bathrooms are really nice, big and plenty, huge well stocked kitchen, and the fastest laundry service I've seen in a while. The pool is really nice and in general it has a really nice chill laid-back vibe and is in a super nice neighbourhood. It's actually a lot nicer looking than the pictures. I slept like a baby over here. Possibly the most undisturbed sleep that I've had in a full dorm room in 4 months of travelling. That itself makes this a full 10 for me. I also lucked out with having only super nice and sociable guests there during my stay. Also, best hostel coffee to boot. I honestly would've extended for a couple of days if I didn't have a flight pre booked.

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8.7
Fabulous
391 reviews
Price from
US$17
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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8.3
Very good
30 reviews
Price from
US$24.30
per night

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