Panama Hostels hotel | Places to Stay in Panama

May 5, 2023 Russell Mellin

Discover the best Hostels hotel in Panama including Magnolia Inn, Kalu Yala, Selina Casco Viejo, Selina Playa Venao, Bambuda Castle, Panama House Bed & Breakfast, Spanish by the River - Boquete, Hostel Loco Coco Loco, Hostal Nomba, Hostal Boquete.
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1. Magnolia Inn

8-18 Calle Boquete & Calle 8va, 111 Casco Viejo, Panama City Panama
Excellent
64%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 752 reviews

Magnolia Inn

Magnolia Inn offers comfortable and spacious deluxe private rooms. Our restored French colonial mansion is full of historic character, as well as modern conveniences such as A/C, orthopedic beds, free Wi-Fi Internet, mini-fridge and safe deposit boxes. We have a total of 16 hotel rooms available, all with private bathroom, A/C and safe deposit boxes. We are a family friendly hotel and are suitable to host large groups. The building boasts stylish social areas to relax and meet fellow guests. A fully equipped kitchen and sunbathed dining room is available for all ours guests to use and coffee and tea is offered free all day. We also have a total of 38 hostel/dorm beds available with comfortable beds and A/C. Within a couple blocks from the hotel you can enjoy Casco Viejo's attractions such as the Presidential Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, the Canal Museum, National Theater, Las Bovedas, and many others. Casco Viejo also is home to art galleries, great restaurants, and some of the city's best bars. Private car service is available for a fee, you are greeted inside Tocumen (PTY) international airport with a sign. The English speaking driver helps you with your bags and brings you to the front desk of the Magnolia Inn. Our front desk staff is fluent English, Spanish German, Dutch and Russian and will gladly help you with further planning your trip in Panama.

Great!

Reviewed By Extraordinary527758

The Magnolia is in a perfect location in the middle of Casco Viejo. There are tons of restaurants and bars nearby. The hotel is honestly beautiful. It was very clean an the staff was very helpful with all questions. We loved our stay!

2. Kalu Yala

001 Ave San Martin El Valle De Los Rios Tres Brazos, Panama City 0813 Panama
Excellent
88%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

Kalu Yala

Kalu Yala is a new model for a modern sustainable town. Utilizing the brightest minds from our research institute, we’ve created an off-the-grid home for those dedicated to creating a better world... while having a damned good time doing so. Explore one of the world’s 25 Biological Hotspots on some of Panama’s most iconic hikes, swim in the country’s cleanest rivers and waterfalls, design your own experience by choosing custom workshops and activities, eat from our farm-to-table kitchen, ride in and out on off-road 4x4 trucks, party at an off-the-grid bar and stay at the coolest Panamanian jungle lodge: Selina Kalu Yala. All within 1.5 hours of Panama City. Our off-the-grid community is in the heart of a 7,000 mountain preserve full of hiking trails, natural swimming pools, and wilderness adventures. Enjoy 3 hour rainforest waterfall hikes, jungle survival classes, guided wildlife viewing, permaculture food education and more!

Beware it is a scam! Worst holidays we ever. Totally neglected property, overpriced and dirty

Reviewed By 555fufut

We booked 1 week for 3 person and paid all inclusive $770. Upon arrival we were shocked. The place is completely neglected. None of the free activities like Yoga, painting, etc were available, everything else was super expensive and a scam. The food was actually the worst we had aver seen (see pictures) and super little. Gabage and neglected construction material all over the place. Buildings and sport areas are in complete disrepair. Mosquito nets had the big holes. Internet was super slow and is just available at the bar. No electricity at night. The manager started drinking beer at 9 am and that's how the entire place is managed. Outrageous. We left after 3 days and are still waiting for the promised refund.

3. Selina Casco Viejo

Esquina de Ave B y Calle 12, Panama City 0812 Panama
Excellent
59%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 205 reviews

Selina Casco Viejo

This UNESCO World Heritage site is the heart and soul of Panama City, complete with a pumping nightlife, trendy restaurants, and cool bohemian vibes. It’s the historic part of the City, full of old colonial buildings, cathedrals, and museums. You’ll be transported to another world when you stay at Selina Casco Viejo. Surrounded by colorful, colonial buildings and close to modern-day skyscrapers, you’re never far from adventure. Use our hotel as a starting point for a jungle hike or a day trip to the nearby beach. Update your Instagram feed while sipping a cocktail from the on-site rooftop bar, overlooking Panama City. Or take a break from the hustle and bustle with one of our daily yoga classes. Don’t miss their daily tour offers to one of the most paradisiac places in the world, San Blas Islands. Check your email between wandering the streets of this enchanting city. With daily, weekly, and monthly memberships, Selina Casco Viejo CoWork has everything you need to take your work on the road. Focus in a stylish space filled with light or socialize with other entrepreneurs and nomads between taking client calls. With free coffee and tea, we have everything you need to fuel your creativity and passion

Ear plugs recommend- but cool place

Reviewed By shuaibm2020

It’s a cool place to stay with a great staff and cool roof top bar!! The hostel was also very close to some very good restaurants and was walking distance to some attractions. The staff was also very kind and helped me arrange my taxi to the airport. Negative: the base of the rooftop bar and near by night clubs will shake you to your bones. It’s very loud at night

4. Selina Playa Venao

Calle Dr. Belisario Porras Las Escobas del Venado, Playa Venao, Pedasi 824 Panama
Excellent
74%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 751 reviews

Selina Playa Venao

With a reputation as a “heaven on earth,” Playa Venao has transformed from a wild beach town to a go-to destination. Stretches of white sand, candy-colored houses, and a surfer-bohemian vibe make Playa Venao the perfect setting for seekers of tranquility and bliss. Here, like all of our locations, we go out of our way to help you experience all the awesome activities Venao has to offer. Whether you want to zip-line through the jungle or explore the hidden islands, we’ve got you covered. Selina Venao is perfectly positioned to capitalize on one of the best surfing spots in the world. Here, happiness comes in waves. Stay in our dormitories, standard, private, or deluxe rooms. Come for the outdoor pool and water sports galore at this jaw-dropping setting. Need a break from the water? Zip-line through the jungle or explore the hidden white-sand islands of Isla Iguana nearby.

NYE

Reviewed By ricardorT7207LQ

Really bad experience at Selina’s new years eve event: Two different bouncers at the event’s entrance wouldn’t let us in after their front desk office sold us 5 tickets (total of $500+) because of their own miscommunication regarding the right color of their access bracelets. Most people were wearing yellow bracelets, but they sold us green ones and it caused confusion amongst their staff members. The event itself was alright, but managers and staff involved in organizing it definitely get a 1/5 for this. Fix your customer service. Selina is a window to Panama’s tourism industry and visitors deserve better from your company for the high prices paid. I’d recommend other nearby lodges to future travelers instead.

5. Bambuda Castle

Avenida El Santuario, Boquete 0413 Panama
Excellent
80%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 229 reviews

Bambuda Castle

Bambuda Castle is a hostel located just out of Boquete town. The Castle has cozy dorms and beautiful private rooms, a bar, swimming pool, jacuzzi and rock climbing wall. The bars will keep the cold drinks flowing while you enjoy the heated swimming pool or relax in the hot tub. You can book all your tours and transportation at the hostel and our friendly staff are determined to make your stay fun and comfortable.

El mejor lugar en Boquete

Reviewed By Maria Yrene Q

It’s an amazing place, I would say the best place in Boquete. Everyone I nice, there’s an amazing environment, their food is AMAZING honestly, great prices and the rooms are incredible. I would definitely come back 100 times. The staff is the best staff I’ve seen, I can’t wait to visit their lodge in Bocas del Toro. If you have the chance to come, please do you won’t regret it. Loved it!!!

6. Panama House Bed & Breakfast

Calle 1era El Carmen- Casa # 32, Panama City Panama
Excellent
35%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 94 reviews

Panama House Bed & Breakfast

Panama House offers our guests a high standard of customer service.Our hostel is equipped with kitchen facilities, Internet, parking, laundry room and much more…making your lodging experience…Unforgettable!

Not clean

Reviewed By Karen Z

I don't like writing negative reviews, but I feel like I need to let others know what to expect at Panama House B&B. We were just here for one night before leaving Panama but in that time we came across dog poop on the floor of the B&B not once, but TWICE. And I don't mean in the outdoor courtyard...one time was in the shared bathroom and the second time was in the shared vending/game area. And this wasn't from a guest's dog, it was the resident terrier. Also, although our sheets were clean the rest of our room and the shared bathroom were pretty grimy. I'm not super picky when paying so little for a place to crash, but this really was below my comfort level. We had booked a private bathroom but they messed up and gave us a room with a shared bathroom. Not a huge deal and they credited us so that we were charged the correct price, so that was good. The woman who checked us in was kind and also booked our airport transfer for the morning, but then the driver didn't show up. When we buzzed the B&B for help (since they had set up the transfer) the man who responded was unnecessarily rude about helping us to get another ride.

7. Spanish by the River - Boquete

Alto Boquete, Entrada a Palmira, 180 Mts a Mano Izquierda Alto Boquete, Boquete 0413 Panama
Excellent
66%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

Spanish by the River - Boquete

Our Spanish School & Hostel in Boquete is located in a charming neighborhood. The cozy and comfortable house has 4 rooms; 3 with two single beds and 1 with a double bed and optional private bathroom. There is also a lush garden with lots of birds and orange trees. The kitchen is fully equipped and the living room has a sound system, cable television and DVD. The communal areas in the house, the terrace with hammocks and the garden with it's easy chairs makes this place perfect to relax or to work in style!

Very friendly place and clean

Reviewed By 835ellenj

I spent almost two weeks at this Hostal, and since I’m traveling alone, it was great how Ricardo, the Chilean manager, put together group meals quite often...pizza, tacos, eggplant lasagna, Chilean food, and our Christmas meal. The dorms are only two beds, I had one unfortunate roommate who snored loudly, that was rough for me since I’m a light sleeper, but luckily he left, and Lucas was fine. It is a bit out of town, but nearly is Morton’s Bakery, which is great, as is The Garden Restaurant. A shared taxi or bus is only $.60, and takes ten minutes, nice walk into town along the River also. I’d recommend this Hostal.

8. Hostel Loco Coco Loco

Calle 55 Este, Obarrio Casa 4A rejas azules. Calle sin salida, frente al soho mall, Panama City Panama
Excellent
62%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
6%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 52 reviews

Hostel Loco Coco Loco

Our Hostel isin the Center of Panama City, in a residential area in front of the new Soho Mall, Calle 50. At only 20 minutes from the international airport you will have a beautiful and Metropolitan city at your disposition. A lot of movement nearby, 5 minutes from Via Argentina or Multiplaza, 10 minutes from Albrook Mall or Casco Viejo (old city), and only 1 hour from the nearest beach.

Horrid

Reviewed By Q5718HRbrads

This place is a dump. The "mini-room" behind the pool is a shed that stank horribly of roach spray. No shower so you walk nude through the place to use the shared one upstairs in a different building. Breakfast is pancakes, fruit and awful coffee with powered creamer. Bring your own. Booked 2 nights but I really want to leave early. They promised a better room upstairs tonight. The open area stinks of acrid smoke from a fire somewhere. Not sure about using the kitchen. Mattress was uncomfortable and squeaked loudly if you move. Somebody else must have worn it out. A girl was seen falling down drunk at 9am on a Sunday, while someone else was swigging from a vodka bottle. Trying to forget their bad night? Moving on to a decent airbnb after this.

9. Hostal Nomba

Los Naranjos, Via Boquete, Frente Cafe Fresa, Boquete 33172 Panama
Excellent
48%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
6%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 107 reviews

Hostal Nomba

Hostal Nomba, This always willing to offer our guests an excellent service quality. We want to improve every day, thanks to the opinions of our visitors. We have a strategic position, as we are close to many Tours Boquete offers, you will stay in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for forgetting the cosmopolitan city and enjoy the beautiful nature and the stunning scenery that has the majestic "Valley of Flowers " You are invited to enjoy an unforgettable adventure and pleasant stay in Hostal Nomba

Not the place to stay for more nights than two.

Reviewed By Elsbeth M

Not the best place to stay. We spend there two nights. The rooms were dusty and there is no window to open. The bathroom was not clean. Hair in the drain and a dead cockroach lying there. We had to clean it ourselves.

10. Hostal Boquete

Ave a Este Casa sn Runta 21 D 4A Sur, Boquete 0413 Panama
Excellent
31%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 111 reviews

Hostal Boquete

A charming inn/hotel on the river/ private rooms, private bathrooms, hot water, cable t.v. wifi, internet truly the best location in Boquete.

Pretty Modest Stay

Reviewed By SilviaD-PTY

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this property. We had very low expectations, but it was quite nice and comfortable. We brought our own bed cloth and towels. I will recomend this property for LOCALS rather than other country tourists. We had good meals cooked in the shared kitchen and all other guest were extremly nice and respectful of the Covid-19 precautions.

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