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The Best Hostels for Backpackers, Students, and Budget Travellers in Panama.

The Best Hostels for Backpackers, Students, and Budget Travellers in Panama.
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Panama continues to grow in popularity with all types of travelers. It offers a very unique and diverse experience for visitors. There are impressive natural settings, nice beaches, and islands where you can party, snorkel, or scuba dive. Panama City offers glitz and glamour alongside history and culture.

Panama is not a particularly expensive travel destination and affordable accommodation is relatively easy to find. There are hostels in most popular destinations and each hostel has its own style and characters. Whether you're traveling alone or as a group, a hostel can be a fun and affordable place to stay.
How much do hostels in Panama cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Panama here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A quiet and affordable hostel for backpackers, students, and budget travellers in Boquete, Panama.

Private Room from $6.50
Milla 3, David-Boquete Road Alto Boquete (afrente el seminario casa 4928), Boquete
La Jungla Experience is a nice option for budget travelers who want a relaxing and comfortable place to stay. The hostel is located outside of Boquete's city center, but they do have free transportation into town once a day and cheap taxis anytime. There are also bicycles available that guests can use for free. This is a quiet place to stay with comfortable beds, friendly staff, and a welcoming setting. There's a library, hammocks, and a full shared kitchen.

The staff can help you organize a tour to Los Cangilones de Gualaca, as well as other trips in the area. The hostel has dorms that sleep up to eight people and private twin rooms for visitors who want a little more personal space.


Dorm Bed from $10.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Noure Street 507 6233-7250, Alto Boquete, Boquete


Private Room from $22.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Calle de los Laureles Big Creek, Bocas del Toro


Dorm Bed from $27.00
Private Room from $20.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Calle La Fortaleza, 123 Los Altos de Cerro Azul, La Fortaleza, Panama City
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features a swimming pool, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $12.00
Private Room from $4.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 97%
Calle 4ta, Bocas del Toro
Bambu Lounge Bocas Hostel is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Towels included are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $15.00
Private Room from $12.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 96%
Avenida 8va Este Nuevo Vedado, David City
Zumo Urban Hostel David is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Towels included are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $24.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
Entrada a Palmira, 180 mts mano izquierda Alto Boquete, Boquete


Private Room from $17.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
Av. Peru con Calle 30, Panama City, Panama City
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