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 hostel is located in Marbella, which centers on bustling Avenue Balboa, where a cluster of cafes, cocktail lounges and global restaurants offer a glitzy vibe and expansive sea views, offering quick access to Soho, located approximately a 5-minute walk away. The exclusive Punta Paitilla is also situated 2.6 km away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Museum of Contemporary Art, which is about 10 minutes' drive away.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
The hostel is located in Marbella, which centers on bustling Avenue Balboa, where a cluster of cafes, cocktail lounges and global restaurants offer a glitzy vibe and expansive sea views, offering quick access to Soho, located approximately a 5-minute walk away. The exclusive Punta Paitilla is also situated 2.6 km away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Museum of Contemporary Art, which is about 10 minutes' drive away.
Eden'S Garden Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
Weil Art Gallery is located 3 km from this hostel and Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo is a 10-minute drive away.
Located in proximity to the comfortable hostel, San Francisco de la Caleta Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Eden'S Garden Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
Eden'S Garden Hostel
Weil Art Gallery is located 3 km from this hostel and Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo is a 10-minute drive away.
Located in proximity to the comfortable hostel, San Francisco de la Caleta Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
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Guest favorite
Bodhi Panama City
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Nestled in Marbella, which centers on bustling Avenue Balboa, where a cluster of cafes, cocktail lounges and global restaurants offer a glitzy vibe and expansive sea views, this Panama City hostel is 2.9 km from notable religious landmarks, including San Francisco de la Caleta Church. The hostel also boasts a convenient location, right around the corner from Majestic Casino.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Metropolitan Natural Park, which is around 10 minutes' drive away.
Bodhi Panama City
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Bodhi Panama City
Nestled in Marbella, which centers on bustling Avenue Balboa, where a cluster of cafes, cocktail lounges and global restaurants offer a glitzy vibe and expansive sea views, this Panama City hostel is 2.9 km from notable religious landmarks, including San Francisco de la Caleta Church. The hostel also boasts a convenient location, right around the corner from Majestic Casino.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Metropolitan Natural Park, which is around 10 minutes' drive away.
Casa Areka
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa is located 2.4 km from the comfortable hostel and Coastal Beltway is 3.6 km away. The hostel also boasts a convenient location, just near Paitilla Mall.
Guests will find the exclusive Punta Paitilla, which is approximately 700 metres away.
Casa Areka
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Casa Areka
Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa is located 2.4 km from the comfortable hostel and Coastal Beltway is 3.6 km away. The hostel also boasts a convenient location, just near Paitilla Mall.
Guests will find the exclusive Punta Paitilla, which is approximately 700 metres away.
Hostel Mamallena
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
Found 2.8 km from Conjunto Monumental de Las Bovedas, this comfortable hostel is 2.5 km from worship locations like the modest 1670s Iglesia San Jose Church. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Albrook Mall (2.3 km) and the French Plaza de Francia (2.7 km) for visitors to explore.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature Museum of Contemporary Art, located approximately a 20-minute stroll away.
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
Found 2.8 km from Conjunto Monumental de Las Bovedas, this comfortable hostel is 2.5 km from worship locations like the modest 1670s Iglesia San Jose Church. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Albrook Mall (2.3 km) and the French Plaza de Francia (2.7 km) for visitors to explore.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature Museum of Contemporary Art, located approximately a 20-minute stroll away.
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Top location
Zebulo Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Outdoor swimming pool
This comfortable hostel is 2.1 km from the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific" and only 1.7 km from such cultural venues as Weil Art Gallery. You can access the fanciful lifestyle Nina Concept Store (1 km) and the six - block - long pedestrian Avenida Central Mall (3.1 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Ocean Sun Casino, which is nearly a 5-minute ride away.
Zebulo Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Outdoor swimming pool
Zebulo Hostel
This comfortable hostel is 2.1 km from the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific" and only 1.7 km from such cultural venues as Weil Art Gallery. You can access the fanciful lifestyle Nina Concept Store (1 km) and the six - block - long pedestrian Avenida Central Mall (3.1 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Ocean Sun Casino, which is nearly a 5-minute ride away.
Panama Hat Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
The Panama City hostel is a 5-minute drive from the exclusive Punta Paitilla and a 10-minute drive from such cultural venues as Museum of Contemporary Art. Natural sights in the area include Metropolitan Natural Park, 3.1 km from Panama Hat hostel, and a beach is about 900 metres away.
This Panama City property offers proximity to Iglesia del Carmen, located a 9-minute walk away.
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
The Panama City hostel is a 5-minute drive from the exclusive Punta Paitilla and a 10-minute drive from such cultural venues as Museum of Contemporary Art. Natural sights in the area include Metropolitan Natural Park, 3.1 km from Panama Hat hostel, and a beach is about 900 metres away.
This Panama City property offers proximity to Iglesia del Carmen, located a 9-minute walk away.
Hostal Villa Grande
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Found 2.1 km from Centro de Visitantes del Parque Natural Metropolitano National Reserve, this Panama City hostel is 2.2 km from worship locations like Iglesia La Merced Church. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the French Plaza de Francia (2.5 km) and Independence Square (2.3 km) for visitors to explore.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the non-profit and public Canal Museum of Panama, which is nearly 30 minutes' walk 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 Centro de Visitantes del Parque Natural Metropolitano National Reserve, this Panama City hostel is 2.2 km from worship locations like Iglesia La Merced Church. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the French Plaza de Francia (2.5 km) and Independence Square (2.3 km) for visitors to explore.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the non-profit and public Canal Museum of Panama, which is nearly 30 minutes' walk away.
Culturahumana Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Avenida Balboa Waterside Road is 2.2 km from this Panama City hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, which is 2.6 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the 16-room Culturahumana hostel is about 10 minutes by car from Metropolitan Natural Park.
The Panama City accommodation is situated merely 1.7 km from Ocean Sun Casino and in the immediate vicinity of Soho.
Providing guests with air conditioning, the rooms feature a patio.
Culturahumana Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Culturahumana Guesthouse
Avenida Balboa Waterside Road is 2.2 km from this Panama City hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, which is 2.6 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the 16-room Culturahumana hostel is about 10 minutes by car from Metropolitan Natural Park.
The Panama City accommodation is situated merely 1.7 km from Ocean Sun Casino and in the immediate vicinity of Soho.
Providing guests with air conditioning, the rooms feature a patio.
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Plunge pool
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Panama City, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Ocean Sun Casino, which is a 20-minute walk away. Palacio Bolivar is a short way from the Panama City property.
Loco Coco Loco hostel is situated 2.6 km from Photo Parador and within 700 metres of StarBay Casino.
Providing guests with a washing machine, the rooms feature a kitchenette.
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Plunge pool
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Panama City, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Ocean Sun Casino, which is a 20-minute walk away. Palacio Bolivar is a short way from the Panama City property.
Loco Coco Loco hostel is situated 2.6 km from Photo Parador and within 700 metres of StarBay Casino.
Providing guests with a washing machine, the rooms feature a kitchenette.
Blu Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Terrace
Nestled 2 km from natural sites such as Metropolitan Natural Park, the Panama City hostel offers a convenient in the Bella Vista district. Soho can be reached 5 minutes by car from the Panama City property.
El Cangrejo can also be found about 600 metres 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
Nestled 2 km from natural sites such as Metropolitan Natural Park, the Panama City hostel offers a convenient in the Bella Vista district. Soho can be reached 5 minutes by car from the Panama City property.
El Cangrejo can also be found about 600 metres away.
Habitaciones R-1
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
Educational venues in the vicinity include University of Panama, located a mere 0.9 km away, while El Cangrejo is just moments from this Panama City hostel. The hostel is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Ocean Sun Casino and around 5 minutes on foot from Veneto Casino.
StarBay Casino is 2.3 km from the property.
This Panama City hostel features rooms with a dining area and a kitchenette, as well as comforts like air conditioning.
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
Educational venues in the vicinity include University of Panama, located a mere 0.9 km away, while El Cangrejo is just moments from this Panama City hostel. The hostel is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Ocean Sun Casino and around 5 minutes on foot from Veneto Casino.
StarBay Casino is 2.3 km from the property.
This Panama City hostel features rooms with a dining area and a kitchenette, as well as comforts like air conditioning.
Hostel Magnolia
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Offerring a location a short way from the 5007-foot-long arch Bridge of the Americas, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including National Theatre of Panama, which is 1.5 km away. Magnolia hostel is 750 metres from the French Plaza de Francia.
The Panama City property is a mere 0.7 km from Conjunto Monumental de Las Bovedas and in close proximity to Plaza Herrera.
Hostel Magnolia
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Hostel Magnolia
Offerring a location a short way from the 5007-foot-long arch Bridge of the Americas, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including National Theatre of Panama, which is 1.5 km away. Magnolia hostel is 750 metres from the French Plaza de Francia.
The Panama City property is a mere 0.7 km from Conjunto Monumental de Las Bovedas and in close proximity to Plaza Herrera.
Canal Inn Panama
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
This hostel is 3 km from the non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama and not far from such cultural venues as the 5007-foot-long arch Bridge of the Americas. Casco Viejo is a 15-minute ride from the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Mi Pueblito Theme Park, which is 3.3 km away.
Providing guests with air conditioning, the rooms feature a balcony.
Canal Inn Panama
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
Canal Inn Panama
This hostel is 3 km from the non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama and not far from such cultural venues as the 5007-foot-long arch Bridge of the Americas. Casco Viejo is a 15-minute ride from the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Mi Pueblito Theme Park, which is 3.3 km away.
Providing guests with air conditioning, the rooms feature a balcony.
Casa Relic
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Nestled 10 minutes' drive from natural sites such as Ancon Hill, the Panama City hostel offers a prime in the Casco Viejo district. The world-class museum "Biomuseo" is 2.6 km from the Panama City property.
The non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama can also be found 15 minutes' walk away.
Casa Relic
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Casa Relic
Nestled 10 minutes' drive from natural sites such as Ancon Hill, the Panama City hostel offers a prime in the Casco Viejo district. The world-class museum "Biomuseo" is 2.6 km from the Panama City property.
The non - profit and public Canal Museum of Panama can also be found 15 minutes' walk away.
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Great deal
Casa Vintage
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Entertainment
The comfortable hostel boasts a prime location a mere 1.5 km from National Theatre of Panama, not far from shopping opportunities such as Plaza de la Catedral. The hostel is also located within 20 minutes' walk of Conjunto Monumental de Las Bovedas.
Casa Vintage hostel offers access to Plaza Herrera, which is approximately 200 metres away.
Casa Vintage
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Entertainment
Casa Vintage
The comfortable hostel boasts a prime location a mere 1.5 km from National Theatre of Panama, not far from shopping opportunities such as Plaza de la Catedral. The hostel is also located within 20 minutes' walk of Conjunto Monumental de Las Bovedas.
Casa Vintage hostel offers access to Plaza Herrera, which is approximately 200 metres away.
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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