Panama City Hostels

"A good place to stay for the adventure/budget traveler in an amazing and very old and poor neighborhood filled with real people, incredible spanish colonial architecture and major Panama history. For $12 i got a private room with a cold water shower that was clean and secure. even though there was no outside window in my room the air was stirred by an adequate ceiling fan. The host/owner Ricardo Garces has done a great job with renovation. There is a modern common kitchen and nice courtyard area, and TV and computer with internet in the...  more »

"… all. Laundry service, garage parking with remote access, equipment rental for excursions, airport transfers and reputable boats (no dodgy captains) to Colombia through San Blas can all be arranged. Mirador Adventures tour operator on site with info and budget excursions to literally all parts of Panama and the Republic of Chiriqui. On a budget and want the minimum, got you covered with any one of our small dorm rooms with fan. Of course, if you want all the fun and don't feel like sharing sleeping space with new friends, we've...  more »

"Clean, but rude - I have stayed for two weeks at the Hostel de Clayton, and have been thoroughly unimpressed by it. While the accommodations are very clean, the staff is extremely cheap and rude. While they advertise rooms for $12, this does not prove to be true. The rooms are actually $15, which wouldn't be such a big deal if the weren't such internet nazis. They charge $1 a hour for usage, which is very reasonable, but there were three of us with laptops who merely wanted to upload and download email. Even though all three of us could...  more »

"The way all hostels should be - What more to say? Great staff, great building, great neighborhood, and cheap!" … "Go somewhere else - Do not go to this hostel!! I was there a month ago and had an awful experience. Not only was the hostel uncharming and filthy, but the staff was extremely rude and unhelpful. It was however better than sleeping in the gutter -- Barely." … "Luna's Castle Hostel, in our opinion, is one of the best we've stayed at. The Location Luna's Castle is located in the Casco Viejo area of Panama City,...  more »

"… and surf videos. New 50 plasma with home theatre. Very high standards of Service and Cleanliness. Brand new beds and super comfortable orthopedic mattresses. Perfect balance between fun and relaxed atmosphere. The rooms are separated from the social areas for those who want an early night. We want you to feel like a traveler here not a tourist.We encourage you to come party with us.You can come at any time and if the rooms are not ready you can relax in the social areas. Check in time: 12:00 Check out time 12:00 Cancelation...  more »

"Loved this place even came back for a stay. really friendly staff, nice terrace, aircon rooms. Just can recommend it for a stay in Panama City." … "Excellent place to crash, hang out, plan. - the location is now different than shown here (as of 9/08 -- about a mile away at via espania and calle 37). one cab took us to the old place but from what we heard this place is even better. we stayed here five nights to start and end our panama vaca in December '08. booked san blas trip through them too. the prices are great, spacious common...  more »

"Hostal Aleman is a new, small and family-operated hostel located in a quiet and nice suburban area near Panama Viejo - the ruins of ancient Panama City wich was runsacked in the late 17th century by the british pirat Henry Morgan - opened early in 2011. Our offers: - A dormroom with 6 beds - Private rooms with double beds - New high quality mattresses for good sleeping comfort - Free German breakfest - Free coffee / tea all day - Free internet on our PC or via WLAN on your netbook - TV, movies, WII & PS2 and books - Showers with warm...  more »

"Beautiful place. I wish I could live there myself. I never wanted to leave. This is overall the best country for tourists." … "This is a very good hostel. Hi, Mami Lupe." … "Fabulous location, right in the heart of Panama City. Amazing atmosphere, good people, good times, free breakfast, free internet... Great Place!!!" … "I was there last year on a Central and South American trip. It has one of the finest views of Panama from the kitchen. Abdiel is nice, and so is the American Michael — remember the Dutchies!!!...  more »

"… and fun. We are about 35 minutes from Tocumen International Airport, 15 minutes International Airport Marcos A. Gelabert (second major airport in Panama), 5 minutes from the Metropolitan Natural Park, 5 minutes Albrookmall, the largest shopping center and two minutes from Central Highway Panama - Colon quickest route to the Colon Free Zone (about 45 minutes). We have comfortable, clean and airy rooms, single, double, triple and quadruple, with the option of private and shared bathrooms, hot water, fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi...  more »

El Dorado, Urbanización Dos, Mares, Calle Circunvalaciòn … Panama City, Panama  more »

"HOSTEL CASA RICA (UNDER NEW ADMINISTRATION - IT HAS BEEN JUST RENEWED), BEFORE ZULYS BACKPACKERS HOSTEL. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NICE AND PEACEFUL PLACE TO STAY. We are located right in the heart of Panama City between Hotel Marriott and Hotel Continental in the El Cangrejo/Banking district!" … "HOSTEL CASA RICA IS LOCATED IN PANAMA CITY, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA. CENTRALY LOCATED IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT, THE STREET BETWEEN HOTEL CONTINENTAL AND HOTEL MARRIOTT. WE ARE LOCATED AT THE END OF THE DEAD END STREET WHICH STARTS OPPOSITE OF...  more »

"… EVE, ALWAYS! NEARBY RESTAURANTS NIKO’S Café 24hours: American style Diner, good quality from $2,50. Also tasty greek Giros available! RESTAURANTE Costa Azul: food from $6, good quality Restaurante Beirut: Very good lebanese and indian food, Falafel $53 other food $8+ Food Court in Plaza Concordia (shopping mall opposite of supermercado Rey): Several Restaurants with good local food from $2.50 open only for lunch! MANOLOS in via Veneto. Food from $8 Don Lee: Via Veneto, Chinese Fast food Hotel Veneto (Via Veneto) FOODCOURT: Several...  more »

"This is one of the best hostels i've stayed in. The people were friendly & helpful, the dorm room had AC & (hot water) showers, the kitchen was well equipped, they have a great living area with huge (cable) tv & a dvd player, a courtyard (with a few hammocks), free tea & coffee all day, breakfast was included in the price, free unlimited internet & a huge selection of books to exchange. There was always someone at the door, but if they left for a while, they'd lock the main door. they also have a PO box address if u need anything sent or u...  more »

"Anita's Inn seems like a higher end hostel, certainly cleaner than most places we've been to, and friendlier. The bilingual service is well appreciated. The people are nicer and more educated than your typical backpacker place perhaps because you run into Spanish students from the partner school downstairs with a serious interest in culture and knowing Panama. We enjoyed the free salsa lessons for spanish students and hostel guests, ask Joseph about this. Via Argentina is the best street, impressive. I also loved having "dog duty." I...  more »

"Clean, staff are competent and very friendly, great atmosphere - Went to Panama on business and land prospecting. I went to Zuly's several times in three trips to Panama. Could afford a more "classical" hotel, but loved the energy and great atmosphere at Zuly's. Could eat out, or cook a nice meal at "home," sometimes two or three of us cooked together and shared a meal. The entire staff are very helpful. The place is very well run. Zuly herself will make sure the necessary basic rules are followed to make the place run smoothly. The rooms...  more »

"… heart of Panama City in the "El Cangrejo" district. Within a 5 minute walk of our neighborhood, you'll find some of the best international restaurants in the country, the city's nightlife, English speaking cinemas, internet cafes where you can phone home for 6 cents a minute, excellent shopping, 24 hour supermarket & restaurants, European style coffee shops and bakeries, bookstores, yoga, medical and dental centers, travel agencies, plenty of banks, professional dance schools, and the Power Club top of the line gymnasium. You are...  more »

"San Francisco is near of many shopping centers, restaurants, grocery stores, Cinta Costera and downtown of Panama City. Looking for a hostel in Panama? Welcome to The Panama Hostel with 31 beds, 5 rooms. Come and feel yourself at home. Services: Free breakfast Towels Laundry service Local and international calls Luggage storage Communal kitchen Travel info and booking Taxi shuttle to the Tocumen international airport Green area Pool Inside bar (Karma bar) Chill room Free wireless internet" … "… Subway La Casa de las...  more »