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
Offerring a location approximately 10 minutes by car from the Church of San Francisco de la Caleta, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Ocean Sun Casino, which is approximately 20 minutes' walk away. El Machico hostel is also 2.6 km from the exclusive Punta Paitilla.
The Panama City accommodation is situated a stone's throw from the StarBay Casino.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offerring a location approximately 10 minutes by car from the Church of San Francisco de la Caleta, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Ocean Sun Casino, which is approximately 20 minutes' walk away. El Machico hostel is also 2.6 km from the exclusive Punta Paitilla.
The Panama City accommodation is situated a stone's throw 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. There is the Panama Viejo Monumental Complex a 15-minute ride from the Panama City hostel.
The Cinta Costera is 4 km from the Panama City property.
Each room is furnished with wardrobes and features a shared lounge.
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. There is the Panama Viejo Monumental Complex a 15-minute ride from the Panama City hostel.
The Cinta Costera is 4 km from the Panama City property.
Each room is furnished with wardrobes and features a shared lounge.
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Popular choice
Bodhi Panama City
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Offering proximity to the StarBay Casino, located a mere 5 minutes' walk away, the hostel is nestled in the centre of Panama City. Also, Bodhi Panama City hostel is 3.2 km from such natural sights as the Metropolitan Natural Park.
Guests travelling on business will appreciate the location in close proximity to the office F&F Tower.
Along with views of the pool, Bodhi Panama City hostel offers 7 rooms, some of which come with an adjoining terrace and a dining area.
Bodhi Panama City
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Bodhi Panama City
Offering proximity to the StarBay Casino, located a mere 5 minutes' walk away, the hostel is nestled in the centre of Panama City. Also, Bodhi Panama City hostel is 3.2 km from such natural sights as the Metropolitan Natural Park.
Guests travelling on business will appreciate the location in close proximity to the office F&F Tower.
Along with views of the pool, Bodhi Panama City hostel offers 7 rooms, some of which come with an adjoining terrace and a dining area.
Casa Areka
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
This Panama City hostel is 2.2 km from Photo Parador and 3.5 km from such cultural venues as the Panama Viejo Museum. In addition, Coastal Beltway can be found 10 minutes by car from the Panama City property.
Casa Areka hostel is located within a few blocks of the exclusive Punta Paitilla.
Casa Areka
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Casa Areka
This Panama City hostel is 2.2 km from Photo Parador and 3.5 km from such cultural venues as the Panama Viejo Museum. In addition, Coastal Beltway can be found 10 minutes by car from the Panama City property.
Casa Areka hostel is located within a few blocks of the exclusive Punta Paitilla.
Hostel Mamallena
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offerring a location 2.8 km from Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas, the Panama City hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the National Theatre of Panama, which is 2.4 km away. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the Albrook Mall (2.3 km) and the French Plaza de Francia (2.7 km) for visitors to explore.
Museum of Contemporary Art is among the cultural highlights close to Mamallena hostel, situated approximately a 20-minute stroll away.
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offerring a location 2.8 km from Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas, the Panama City hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the National Theatre of Panama, which is 2.4 km away. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the Albrook Mall (2.3 km) and the French Plaza de Francia (2.7 km) for visitors to explore.
Museum of Contemporary Art is among the cultural highlights close to Mamallena hostel, situated 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
Found 2.1 km from the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific", the hostel is 2.8 km from worship locations like the Church of San Francisco de la Caleta. In addition, Parque Nacional Soberania can be found in proximity to the accommodation.
Agencia CSS Plaza Concordia is around a 5-minute drive from the Panama City hostel.
Zebulo Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Table tennis
- Outdoor swimming pool
Zebulo Hostel
Found 2.1 km from the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific", the hostel is 2.8 km from worship locations like the Church of San Francisco de la Caleta. In addition, Parque Nacional Soberania can be found in proximity to the accommodation.
Agencia CSS Plaza Concordia is around a 5-minute drive from the Panama City hostel.
Panama Hat Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
Located 0.7 km from Iglesia del Carmen Station underground station, the Panama City hostel is in the vicinity of the Iglesia del Carmen. There is the office F&F Tower a 20-minute walk from the Panama City property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center, which is 2.7 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
Located 0.7 km from Iglesia del Carmen Station underground station, the Panama City hostel is in the vicinity of the Iglesia del Carmen. There is the office F&F Tower a 20-minute walk from the Panama City property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to 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
Offerring a location around 25 minutes' walk from Museum of Contemporary Art, this Panama City hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Ocean Sun Casino, which is nearly 10 minutes' drive away. The hostel is 2.2 km from Iglesia La Merced Church.
The orthodox synagogue "Sinagoga Shevet Ahim", a prominent religious site, is not far from the property.
Some rooms welcome guests with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with comforts like an iron with ironing board and air conditioning. There are private bathrooms with a roll-in shower and a separate toilet for a more pleasant stay.
Hostal Villa Grande
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Hostal Villa Grande
Offerring a location around 25 minutes' walk from Museum of Contemporary Art, this Panama City hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Ocean Sun Casino, which is nearly 10 minutes' drive away. The hostel is 2.2 km from Iglesia La Merced Church.
The orthodox synagogue "Sinagoga Shevet Ahim", a prominent religious site, is not far from the property.
Some rooms welcome guests with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with comforts like an iron with ironing board and air conditioning. There are private bathrooms with a roll-in shower and a separate toilet for a more pleasant stay.
Culturahumana Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The hostel is located only 400 m from Nacion Sushi Soho Mall and 1.7 km from the Ocean Sun Casino. The local shopping options feature the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific" (1.4 km) and ATLAPA Conventions Center (2.4 km).
Soho is about a 5-minute walk away, and the National Theatre of Panama, available to diversify your stay, is 3.5 km away.
Culturahumana Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Culturahumana Guesthouse
The hostel is located only 400 m from Nacion Sushi Soho Mall and 1.7 km from the Ocean Sun Casino. The local shopping options feature the shopping mall "Multiplaza Pacific" (1.4 km) and ATLAPA Conventions Center (2.4 km).
Soho is about a 5-minute walk away, and the National Theatre of Panama, available to diversify your stay, is 3.5 km away.
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Plunge pool
The Panama City hostel is 2.6 km from Photo Parador and a 10-minute drive from such cultural venues as Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa. Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas is 3.9 km from Loco Coco Loco hostel, while Playa de la Rampa is 1.9 km away.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center, which is a 15-minute drive away.
Loco Coco Loco hostel comprises 27 rooms that include a seating area and overlook the garden.
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Plunge pool
Hostal Loco Coco Loco
The Panama City hostel is 2.6 km from Photo Parador and a 10-minute drive from such cultural venues as Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa. Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas is 3.9 km from Loco Coco Loco hostel, while Playa de la Rampa is 1.9 km away.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center, which is a 15-minute drive away.
Loco Coco Loco hostel comprises 27 rooms that include a seating area and overlook the garden.
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, the Panama City hostel is within a few blocks of the El Cangrejo neighborhood. There is Soho 5 minutes by car from the Panama City property.
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, the Panama City hostel is within a few blocks of the El Cangrejo neighborhood. There is Soho 5 minutes by car from the Panama City property.
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
The hostel is situated within 10 minutes' drive of the StarBay Casino and in proximity to such educational sites as University of Panama. Habitaciones R-1 hostel is a mere 350 metres from Veneto Casino.
In proximity to this property, guests will find natural sights, such as the Metropolitan National Park, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away.
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
The hostel is situated within 10 minutes' drive of the StarBay Casino and in proximity to such educational sites as University of Panama. Habitaciones R-1 hostel is a mere 350 metres from Veneto Casino.
In proximity to this property, guests will find natural sights, such as the Metropolitan National Park, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away.
Hostel Magnolia
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
The Casco Viejo Iglesia La Merced Church is situated in the vicinity of the hostel, and the French Plaza de Francia is a mere 9 minutes' walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Panama City hostel is 2 km from the Mi Pueblito ethnic village.
Magnolia hostel is located a short way from Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas.
Hostel Magnolia
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Hostel Magnolia
The Casco Viejo Iglesia La Merced Church is situated in the vicinity of the hostel, and the French Plaza de Francia is a mere 9 minutes' walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Panama City hostel is 2 km from the Mi Pueblito ethnic village.
Magnolia hostel is located a short way from Monumental Complex of Las Bóvedas.
Canal Inn Panama
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
The Panama City hostel is a 15-minute ride 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. There is the Casco Viejo 2.9 km from the Panama City property.
In proximity to Canal Inn Panama hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Mi Pueblito ethnic village, which is a 20-minute ride away.
Canal Inn Panama
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
Canal Inn Panama
The Panama City hostel is a 15-minute ride 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. There is the Casco Viejo 2.9 km from the Panama City property.
In proximity to Canal Inn Panama hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Mi Pueblito ethnic village, which is a 20-minute ride away.
Casa Relic
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The Mi Pueblito ethnic village is situated 2 km from this hostel, and the class museum "Biomuseo" is 2.6 km away. Also, the Panama City hostel is 10 minutes' drive from such natural sights as Ancon Hill.
Guests will find the non-profit and public Canal Museum of Panama, which is 350 metres away.
Casa Relic
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Casa Relic
The Mi Pueblito ethnic village is situated 2 km from this hostel, and the class museum "Biomuseo" is 2.6 km away. Also, the Panama City hostel is 10 minutes' drive from such natural sights as Ancon Hill.
Guests will find the non-profit and public Canal Museum of Panama, which is 350 metres away.
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Great deal
Casa Vintage
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Entertainment
Casa Vintage
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Entertainment
Casa Vintage
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 (499 Reviews) |
From 11$ | |
| Eden'S Garden Hostel |
8.4 / 10 (631 Reviews) |
From 12$ | |
| Bodhi Panama City |
8.4 / 10 (1303 Reviews) |
From 15$ | |
| Casa Areka |
8.4 / 10 (672 Reviews) |
From 12$ | |
| Hostel Mamallena |
7.7 / 10 (515 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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