Best Hostels in Panama City
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Best-rated
El Machico Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
The shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific" welcomes shopping lovers 2.2 km away, while Soho is just moments from this Panama City hostel. El Machico hostel is also a mere 11 minutes' walk from the Weil Art Gallery.
The hostel is situated within a 3-km distance of the Church of San Francisco de la Caleta and right around the corner from the StarBay Casino.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
The shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific" welcomes shopping lovers 2.2 km away, while Soho is just moments from this Panama City hostel. El Machico hostel is also a mere 11 minutes' walk from the Weil Art Gallery.
The hostel is situated within a 3-km distance of the Church of San Francisco de la Caleta and right around the corner from the StarBay Casino.
Eden'S Garden Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
Staying at this hostel in Panama City, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the Ocean Sun Casino, which is 2.4 km away. The Panama Viejo Monumental Complex is a 15-minute ride from the comfortable hostel.
Eden'S Garden hostel enjoys a convenient location 4 km from the Cinta Costera.
Eden'S Garden Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
Eden'S Garden Hostel
Staying at this hostel in Panama City, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the Ocean Sun Casino, which is 2.4 km away. The Panama Viejo Monumental Complex is a 15-minute ride from the comfortable hostel.
Eden'S Garden hostel enjoys a convenient location 4 km from the Cinta Costera.
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Guest favorite
Bodhi Panama City
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located merely 1.2 km from the Weil Art Gallery, while the nearby cultural attractions include the non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama, which is 3.5 km from. The 29-room Bodhi Panama City hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from the El Cangrejo neighborhood.
The StarBay Casino is approximately 200 metres away, and the National Theatre of Panama, available to diversify your stay, is 3.3 km away.
Each room at Bodhi Panama City hostel includes a kitchenette, plus there is a sunbathing terrace for the guests.
Bodhi Panama City
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Bodhi Panama City
The hostel is located merely 1.2 km from the Weil Art Gallery, while the nearby cultural attractions include the non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama, which is 3.5 km from. The 29-room Bodhi Panama City hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from the El Cangrejo neighborhood.
The StarBay Casino is approximately 200 metres away, and the National Theatre of Panama, available to diversify your stay, is 3.3 km away.
Each room at Bodhi Panama City hostel includes a kitchenette, plus there is a sunbathing terrace for the guests.
Casa Areka
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
The comfortable hostel is 2.3 km from El Cangrejo and 3.5 km from such cultural venues as Museo Panama Viejo. The hostel also boasts a convenient location, in close proximity to Paitilla Mall.
Casa Areka hostel is located merely an 8-minute walk from the exclusive Punta Paitilla.
Casa Areka
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Casa Areka
The comfortable hostel is 2.3 km from El Cangrejo and 3.5 km from such cultural venues as Museo Panama Viejo. The hostel also boasts a convenient location, in close proximity to Paitilla Mall.
Casa Areka hostel is located merely an 8-minute walk from the exclusive Punta Paitilla.
Hostel Mamallena
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
Nestled in Calidonia, which is a trendy, popular part of Panama City to stay, the Panama City hostel is 2.5 km from notable religious landmarks, including the Casco Viejo Iglesia San Jose Church. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the Albrook Mall (2.3 km) and the French Plaza de Francia (2.7 km) for visitors to explore.
Guests travelling for work will appreciate the location approximately a 25-minute stroll from the office F&F Tower.
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
Nestled in Calidonia, which is a trendy, popular part of Panama City to stay, the Panama City hostel is 2.5 km from notable religious landmarks, including the Casco Viejo Iglesia San Jose Church. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the Albrook Mall (2.3 km) and the French Plaza de Francia (2.7 km) for visitors to explore.
Guests travelling for work will appreciate the location approximately a 25-minute stroll from the office F&F Tower.
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Top location
Zebulo Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offerring a location around a 5-minute ride from the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific", the Panama City hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Ocean Sun Casino, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away. The Church of San Francisco de la Caleta, a nearby place of worship, is 2.8 km from this comfortable hostel.
Bingo 90 can also be found merely a 7-minute stroll away.
Zebulo Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Outdoor swimming pool
Zebulo Hostel
Offerring a location around a 5-minute ride from the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific", the Panama City hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Ocean Sun Casino, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away. The Church of San Francisco de la Caleta, a nearby place of worship, is 2.8 km from this comfortable hostel.
Bingo 90 can also be found merely a 7-minute stroll away.
Panama Hat Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
Located 3.1 km from the Metropolitan Natural Park, this hostel is also in the vicinity of the Iglesia del Carmen. The office F&F Tower can be reached a 20-minute walk from the comfortable hostel.
In proximity to Panama Hat hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center, which is 2.7 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
Located 3.1 km from the Metropolitan Natural Park, this hostel is also in the vicinity of the Iglesia del Carmen. The office F&F Tower can be reached a 20-minute walk from the comfortable hostel.
In proximity to Panama Hat hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center, which is 2.7 km away.
Hostal Villa Grande
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Found 2.1 km from the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center, this Panama City hostel is 2.2 km from worship locations like Iglesia La Merced Church. The hostel is around 30 minutes' walk from the exclusive Punta Paitilla.
In proximity to the 6-room Grande hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Mi Pueblito ethnic village, which is 2.6 km away.
Hostal Villa Grande
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Hostal Villa Grande
Found 2.1 km from the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center, this Panama City hostel is 2.2 km from worship locations like Iglesia La Merced Church. The hostel is around 30 minutes' walk from the exclusive Punta Paitilla.
In proximity to the 6-room Grande hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Mi Pueblito ethnic village, which is 2.6 km away.
Culturahumana Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Nestled 3.4 km from natural sites such as the Metropolitan Natural Park, the hostel offers a convenient in Obarrio, which is a bustling retail center home to shopping centers like the upscale SOHO Mall, with big-name designer fashion brands. The local shopping options feature the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific" (1.4 km) and ATLAPA Conventions Center (2.4 km).
The 16-room Culturahumana hostel is only a 5-minute walk from Nacion Sushi Soho Mall and just near Soho.
Culturahumana Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Culturahumana Guesthouse
Nestled 3.4 km from natural sites such as the Metropolitan Natural Park, the hostel offers a convenient in Obarrio, which is a bustling retail center home to shopping centers like the upscale SOHO Mall, with big-name designer fashion brands. The local shopping options feature the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific" (1.4 km) and ATLAPA Conventions Center (2.4 km).
The 16-room Culturahumana hostel is only a 5-minute walk from Nacion Sushi Soho Mall and just near Soho.
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Plunge pool
Located 3.9 km from Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas, this hostel is also a short way from the StarBay Casino. The Palacio Bolivar is 11 minutes on foot from the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center, which is 3.2 km away.
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Plunge pool
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
Located 3.9 km from Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas, this hostel is also a short way from the StarBay Casino. The Palacio Bolivar is 11 minutes on foot from the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center, which is 3.2 km away.
Blu Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Terrace
Located 0.6 km from Iglesia del Carmen Station underground station, this hostel is in the vicinity of the El Cangrejo neighborhood. There is Soho 25 minutes on foot from the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Metropolitan Natural Park, which is 2 km away.
Blu Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Terrace
Blu Hostel
Located 0.6 km from Iglesia del Carmen Station underground station, this hostel is in the vicinity of the El Cangrejo neighborhood. There is Soho 25 minutes on foot from the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Metropolitan Natural Park, which is 2 km away.
Habitaciones R-1
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
Nestled approximately 20 minutes' walk from natural sites such as the Metropolitan National Park, the hostel offers a prime in the Bella Vista district. Habitaciones R-1 hostel is in the immediate vicinity of Veneto Casino.
You can enjoy proximity to the El Cangrejo neighborhood, which is a mere 350 metres away, or visit University of Panama, which is 950 metres from this property.
Habitaciones R-1
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
Habitaciones R-1
Nestled approximately 20 minutes' walk from natural sites such as the Metropolitan National Park, the hostel offers a prime in the Bella Vista district. Habitaciones R-1 hostel is in the immediate vicinity of Veneto Casino.
You can enjoy proximity to the El Cangrejo neighborhood, which is a mere 350 metres away, or visit University of Panama, which is 950 metres from this property.
Hostel Magnolia
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Found 3.4 km from the 5007-foot-long arch Bridge of the Americas, this Panama City hotel is a mere 1.2 km from worship locations like the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. The French Plaza de Francia is in proximity to the Panama City accommodation.
Magnolia hostel is located only a 9-minute walk from Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas.
Hostel Magnolia
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Hostel Magnolia
Found 3.4 km from the 5007-foot-long arch Bridge of the Americas, this Panama City hotel is a mere 1.2 km from worship locations like the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. The French Plaza de Francia is in proximity to the Panama City accommodation.
Magnolia hostel is located only a 9-minute walk from Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas.
Canal Inn Panama
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
Staying at this hostel in Panama City, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the National Theatre of Panama, which is 3.1 km away. There is the Casco Viejo a 15-minute ride from the comfortable hostel.
The non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama is 3 km from the Panama City property.
Canal Inn Panama
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
Canal Inn Panama
Staying at this hostel in Panama City, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the National Theatre of Panama, which is 3.1 km away. There is the Casco Viejo a 15-minute ride from the comfortable hostel.
The non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama is 3 km from the Panama City property.
Casa Relic
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Situated in Casco Viejo with numerous government buildings, cathedrals, museums, churches, art galleries to explore as well as plenty of theatres and concerts to check out, the Panama City hostel is only a few steps from the non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama. The world-class museum "Biomuseo" is a 10-minute drive from the Panama City property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Ancon Hill, which is 3.7 km away.
Casa Relic
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Casa Relic
Situated in Casco Viejo with numerous government buildings, cathedrals, museums, churches, art galleries to explore as well as plenty of theatres and concerts to check out, the Panama City hostel is only a few steps from the non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama. The world-class museum "Biomuseo" is a 10-minute drive from the Panama City property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Ancon Hill, which is 3.7 km away.
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Great deal
Casa Vintage
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Entertainment
Located a mere 1.2 km from the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, the comfortable hostel is also about 200 metres from the Plaza Herrera. Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas is around 20 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Casa Vintage hostel enjoys a prime location not far from the National Theatre of Panama.
Casa Vintage
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Entertainment
Casa Vintage
Located a mere 1.2 km from the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, the comfortable hostel is also about 200 metres from the Plaza Herrera. Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas is around 20 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Casa Vintage hostel enjoys a prime location not far from the National Theatre of Panama.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Panama City, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| El Machico Hostel |
8.7 / 10 (548 Reviews) |
From 11$ | |
| Eden'S Garden Hostel |
8.5 / 10 (638 Reviews) |
From 12$ | |
| Bodhi Panama City |
8.5 / 10 (1250 Reviews) |
From 15$ | |
| Casa Areka |
8.3 / 10 (695 Reviews) |
From 11$ | |
| Hostel Mamallena |
7.6 / 10 (492 Reviews) |
From 10$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Panama City hostels are budget-friendly options near the city center?
Zebulo Hostel and Hostal Loco Coco Loco are affordable hostels located close to the city center. You can easily explore nearby attractions like the Panama Canal and Casco Viejo without spending much on transport.
For the best deals, book your stay during weekdays where prices can be lower than on weekends.
What budget hostels provide easy access to popular landmarks?
Hostel Mamallena and Panama Hat Hostel are great choices near popular landmarks. They are within walking distance of the contemporary art museum and the city's historic district.
Plan your sightseeing trips early, as museums are usually less crowded in the mornings.
Which hostels in Panama City are great for meeting other travelers?
El Machico Hostel and Bodhi Panama City are known for their social atmospheres. They often organize group activities, making them excellent choices for solo travelers.
Join the evening events at the hostel to connect with other guests and share travel experiences.
Are there any hostels near the beach within a budget?
Both Hostal Villa Grande and Eden's Garden Hostel are budget-friendly and close to Playa Urba, a local beach. Enjoy swimming or lounging without paying high hotel prices.
Visit the beach early in the morning; it's usually less crowded and perfect for sunbathing.
What are the best hostels for a quiet stay in Panama City?
Culturahumana Guesthouse is one of the quietest options, ideal for resting after a day of exploring. Its location away from busy streets helps ensure a peaceful stay.
Choose rooms on the higher floors for even quieter nights.
Where can I find affordable hostels with breakfast included?
Hostel Magnolia and Casa Areka provide free breakfast, making your stay more economical. Breakfast often includes local fruits and bread, fueling your adventures.
Start your day with breakfast before 8 am to enjoy a wider selection of food.
Which hostels in Panama City offer good transportation options?
Canal Inn Panama and Habitaciones R-1 are conveniently located near public transport stops. Access to buses helps make it easy to explore the city without a car.
Purchase a Metro bus card for smoother travel around the city, particularly during peak hours.
What unique experiences should I seek while staying in Panama City?
Don't miss the annual Panama Jazz Festival, celebrated every January in the city. It's a vibrant event attracting international artists and music lovers.
Book your accommodation early to secure a place near the festival venue, as it gets crowded during this period.
How can I navigate Panama City efficiently using local transport?
Panama City has an extensive bus system, but using the Metro is often the fastest way to move around. Key stations like Albrook and Via Argentina are central and connect you to many neighborhoods.
Get a Metro card for quick transfers and avoid long lines during peak hours, especially around 8 am and 5 pm.
What safety tips should I keep in mind while exploring Panama City?
Stick to well-lit areas like the Cinta Costera and Casco Viejo during evening walks. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and always keep an eye on your belongings.
For added safety, travel in groups when possible, especially at night in less populated areas.
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