Hostels in Santa Catalina, Panama

7 hostels available. Prices start from $6.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Santa Catalina

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"Tiki Lodge Santa Catalina with our famous tiki bar and restaurant, make us a top choice for anyone traveling in Panama. Stay in one of our private tiki huts or our air conditioned dorm and enjoy … More

Bodhi


Free Breakfast
Adventure Hostels Family-Friendly Hostel Youth Hostel
"…Reception Hours 7:00 to 21:00 If you are arriving after 8pm, please notify us beforehand by email or phone. Cancellation policy: 72 hs before arrival. If guests do not show up, the first … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"Hostel Villa Vento Surf is a reasonable place to enjoy your time in Santa Catalina. The hostel has a good atmosphere about it, but expect basics with regard to bathrooms and other amenities. … More
"…Cancellation policy: 2 days before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 15:00 to 21:00 . Check out before 11:00 … More
Beach Lovers Retreat Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Cancellation policy: 2 days before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 13:00 to 22:00 . Check out before 10:30 … More
Beach Lovers Retreat Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Two rooms, living room with sofa bed, dining room, luxuriously equipped kitchen, private bathroom with hot water and blower, satellite tv, dvd, private balcony with view to the sea and park. Can … More
"Bambuda Santa Catalina is your gateway to the incredible beauty of the pacific coast at Santa Catalina. Perfectly positioned to offer both tranquillity and adventure, our hotel is the ultimate … More

Hotels in Santa Catalina

Mama Ines


Free Breakfast
"…We are 20 minutes walking from the town but in the most visited beach for the tourist. We provide bicycles to our customers to go to the town. Our Dorm is well- equipped with 2 Bunk Beds up to … More

Hostels in Santa Catalina, Panama

7 hostels available. Prices start from $13.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Santa Catalina (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Santa Catalina.

Santa Catalina, Panama, is a tiny village located on the northern Pacific coast of Panama. Although incredibly small, it has been popular with the surfing community for decades and it's a great place to get a hostel. "The Point" offers swells that appeal to experienced surfers while beginners can seek lessons and smaller waves on the main beach. Coiba Island is also an hour's boat ride away and some travelers use Santa Catalina as a stopover before heading to the famous island. Island day tours, diving, and snorkeling are also offered at an expensive price.

The hostels in Santa Catalina are spread out, with some on the beach (a fifteen-minute walk from the town) and others inside the tiny village. Each one has its pros and cons -- the ones located on the beach are some distance from any shops and stores and the small amount of amenities that Santa Catalina offers. There are two small food stores, one laundromat, and a bakery, but no ATM. Any home cook will be disappointed by the very limited selections of ingredients.

Getting to and from the town can be tricky and long if you do not have a car or wish to splurge on an expensive shuttle (the shuttle companies know how much of a pain it is). You must take a bus from Sona that stops running in late afternoon. A trip from Panama City takes around eight hours door to door, so expect a full day's travel.

Santa Catalina is a lovely surf town with incredibly friendly people, a welcoming vibe, and great waves.

Written by local enthusiast for Santa Catalina hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Santa Catalina hostels Fro

Santa Catalina Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Santa Catalina, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 7
Average dorm price $19
Average private room price $58
Cheapest hostel in Santa Catalina Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant with $12
Party hostels in Santa Catalina Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant (4 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 7.2

FAQ about Santa Catalina Hostels

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