MY 6 favorite HOSTELS IN PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

Posted: 7/29/20 | July 29th, 2020

Panama City is known as the shipping and financial hub of central America — but there’s much a lot more to it than that.

Panama City is a bustling, lively city with a lively nightlife, tons of history, and delicious food. It’s a good hub to base yourself in for a few days while you plan your next steps.

Since it’s not as low-cost as other cities in the region, you’ll want to save money by booking yourself a hostel while you’re here. They’re the most economical (and fun) way to take pleasure in the city.

However, there are a lot of things to consider when selecting a hostel. The top four in Panama City are:

Location – Panama City is huge, and it can take some time to get around. pick a place that is central to the sites you want to see and nightlife you want to enjoy. (All the hostels provided here are in central locations.)

Price – In Panama City, you really get what you pay for, so if you opt for a really low-cost place, you’re probably going to get a hostel that is small and cramped and doesn’t offer terrific service.

Amenities – Every hostel in town uses complimentary Wi-Fi, and a lot of have a complimentary breakfast, but if you want a lot more than that, be sure to do your research to find the one that best meets your needs!

Staff – All the hostels provided here have incredible staff who are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. even if you don’t end up staying at one of the places provided below, be sure to look up reviews to make sure that you end up somewhere where the staff is valuable and friendly. They can make or break a hostel!

To help you plan your trip, here is my list of the hostels in Panama City that I like the most. If you don’t want to read the longer list below, the following hostels are the best in each category:

Best Hostel for budget Travelers: Hostal Casa Areka
Best Hostel for Families: Magnolia Inn Casa Viejo
Best Hostel for Solo female Travelers: El Machio
Best Hostel for digital Nomads: Selina Casco Viejo
Best Hostel for Partying: Hostal Casa Areka
Best overall Hostel: Luna’s Castle Hostel

Want a lot more specifics for each hostel? Here’s my detailed list of the best hostels in Panama City:

Price legend (per night)

$ = Under $15 USD

$$ = $15-20 USD

$$$ = Over $20 USD

1. Magnolia Inn Casco Viejo

This boutique hostel is located in Casco Viejo, the city’s stunning Old Town. It’s clean and quiet, making it a good choice for families or travelers trying to find some downtime. The hostel is an old French colonial mansion and balances historic charm with modern amenities (like AC, Wi-Fi, and hot showers). The beds are basic and don’t have curtains, but the mattresses are thick and comfy. There are also a few common areas where you can kick back and hang out or enjoy TV. considering that it’s quiet, I’d suggest staying here if you want to get a good night’s sleep. There are several social hostels nearby where you can get hold of a drink and hang out, so you can take pleasure in being social before returning to your quiet hostel.

Magnolia Inn Casco Viejo at a glance:

$$

Central location in the Old Town

Clean and quiet

Beautiful interior

Beds from $16 USD a night, rooms from $116 USD.

Book Magnolia Inn Casco Viejo here!

2. Hostal Casa Areka

This energetic hostel has a pool, outdoor Wi-Fi, space to barbecue, and a spacious kitchen for cooking your own meals. It’s also surrounded by bars and restaurants, making it a good choice for those who want to party. There are lots of common areas to kick back in. The beds are pretty basic (no curtains for privacy) but are comfortable enough. The dorms also only have eight beds (or fewer), so you’re never crammed in with other people, and there are female-only dorms too. only some of the showers have hot water, however, but it is the least expensive hostel in town.

Hostal Casa Areka at a glance:

$

Swimming pool

Super affordable

Free breakfast

Beds from $9 USD a night, rooms from $35 USD.

Book Hostal Casa Areka here!

3. El Machio

This is a social hostel where it’s really easy to meet people, considering that they have a pool and a small bar, play motion pictures outside, and organize tons of excursions (including inexpensive trips to the San Blas Islands). The beds aren’t the best, but the dorms have lockers to keep your items safe and there’s hot water in the showers. They also have female-only dorms. breakfast is included, there’s a spacious kitchen for cooking, and the surrounding neighborhood is quite safe too.

El Machio at a glance:

$

Social atmosphere makes it easy to meet people

Free brekafast

Female-only dorms for added privacy and security

Beds from $13 USD a night, rooms from $50 USD.

Book El Machio here!

4. Luna’s Castle Hostel

This is my favorite hostel in Panama City. Housed in an old colonial mansion overlooking the ocean, it’s a amazing backpacker hostel with a laid-back vibe. complimentary breakfast isसामेल भयो, त्यहाँ रमाईलोको लागि अन-साइटको बार छ, शीतलहरू तातो पानी छ, र स्टाइलहरू माथि र अन्य रमाईलो गतिविधिहरू छन् जुन तपाईंसँग एक अविश्वसनीय चेक आउट छ र तपाईंको बखत आश्चर्यजनक व्यक्तिहरू छन्। बस्नुहोस् त्यहाँ केवल ठूला डोर्महरू छन् (10 वा 12 ओछ्यानमा), तर ओछ्यान पर्दा छन् र गद्दाहरू के हो र गद्दा हो। यो केन्द्रीय अमेरिका मार्फत ग्रिनो ट्रेलमा विद्युत्, सामाजिक, र संस्था हो।

लोनाको महल होस्टल एक नजरमा:

$$

नि: शुल्क बिहानको खाजा

मानिसहरूलाई भेट्न सजिलो

सागर द्वारा सुन्दर स्थान

एक रात 1 age 000 बाट ओछ्यानहरू।

लोना लनुको महल होस्टेल यहाँ!

Zebuulo होस्टल

Zebuulo को धेरै मानार्थ सुविधाहरु छन्, मानांट बिहानको खाजा, मानार्थ कफी र चिया सहित, र एक चजीज लगायत र एक चजीज। जबकि डरम बेडहरू आधारभूत (स्क्वायर धातु बन्कहरू छैन), तिनीहरू पर्याप्त सहज छन् र भीड नभएको (नौ बेडहरूमा क्याप गरिएको छैन)। यसको शहर मा यो एक शहर मा कम कम महँगो निजी कोठा छ; यद्यपि त्यहाँ तातो पानी छैन। कर्मचारीले पनि टन यात्राहरू आयोजना गर्छन्, जस्तै कोलम्बिया र स्यान ब्लास टापुहरूमा यात्रा। तिनीहरू पनि धेरै साप्ताहिक घटनाहरू हुन् (जस्तै BBQ रातहरू जस्तै)। यो एक राखिएको-पछाडि होस्टल हो जसले मानिसहरूलाई भेट्न सजिलो बनाउँदछ र सबै शहरमा खुशी लिन्छन्।

Zebuulo होस्टल एक नजरमा:

$

सस्तो निजी कोठा

धेरै मानार्थ फलहरू

टन र गतिविधिहरू

$ 10 अमेरिकी डलर बाट एक रात, $ 22 अमेरिकी डलर बाट कोठा।

यहाँ Jobulo Hostel यहाँ!

S. सेलिना क्यास्को Veiejo

चित्रकार पुरानो शहरमा अवस्थित (अझै अर्को ऐतिहासिक मैदान), सेल्सिना नयाँ होस्टेल हो। यो एक ठाँउ, अपस्केल स्थान हो जुन एकल यात्रीहरु र डिजिटल घुडाको साथ लोकप्रिय छ। ह्या hang ्ग गर्दै बाहिर झुण्डिएको प्रख्यात बाहिरी प्याटियो र नजिकैका धेरै बारहरू छन्। ओछ्यानहरू होफी हुन्, र शीतलहरू तातो पानी छन् (जुन शहरमा धेरै किफायती होस्टेलहरू छन्। एस एसी छ तपाईंलाई शान्त, एक सह-काम गर्ने ठाउँ, पोखरी टेबल, र चिलिरहेकोका लागि धेरै सामान्य क्षेत्रहरू।

सेलिना कास्को Veiejo एक नजरमा:

$

धेरै साझा क्षेत्रहरू मा ह्या hang आउट गर्न

सामाजिक वातावरण

पुरानो शहरमा केन्द्रीय स्थान

ओछ्यानमा ओछ्यानमा एक रात, $ 36 अमेरिकी डलर।

पुस्तक सेसिना कास्को Veiejo!

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चाहे तपाईं पार्टी खोजिरहनु भएको छ वा पछाडि लात लिन चाहानुहुन्छ र एक्लै यात्रामा रमाउन चाहानुहुन्छ भने तपाईं पनामा शहरमा एक सस्तो छात्रा पाउन सक्नुहुनेछ जुन तपाईंलाई निराश पार्दैन।

पनीमा तपाईंको यात्रा पनी: तालिका विचारहरू र युक्तिहरू
तपाईंको उडान किताब
कम-लागत उडान फेला पार्न स्लोबीकनर वा मोटोन्टो प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्। तिनीहरू मेरा दुई मनपर्ने खोज ईन्जिनहरू हुन् किनभने उनीहरूले वेब साइटहरू र विश्वभरि एयरलाइन्सहरू खोजी गर्छन् ताकि तपाईंलाई सँधै थाहा छैन कुनै ढु stone ्गा हराएको छैन। आकाशकर्मीसँग सुरू गर्नुहोस् जुन पहिले उनीहरूसँग सबैभन्दा ठूलो पहुँच छ!

तपाईंको आवास बुक गर्नुहोस्
तपाईं आफ्नो होस्टल होस्टेलवर्ल्डसँग बुक गर्न सक्नुहुनेछ किनकि उनीहरूसँग सबैभन्दा ठूलो सूची र उत्तम सौजहरू छन्। यदि तपाईं एक होस्टेल बाहेक कतै रहन चाहानुहुन्छ भने, बुप्रदायीय र कम-लागत होटेलहरूको लागि तिनीहरू निरन्तर महँगो दर फिर्ता प्राप्त गर्नुहोस्।

यात्रा बीमा बिर्सनुहोस्
यात्रा बीमाले तपाईंलाई रोग, चोटपटक, चोरी, र रद्दहरूको बिरूद्ध सुरक्षित गर्दछ। यो केहि गलत छ मा मामला मा विस्तृत सुरक्षा हो। म विगतमा यो धेरै चोटि प्रयोग गर्नुपर्दैन किनकि मैले यसलाई धेरै चोटि प्रयोग गर्नुपर्यो। मेरा मनपर्ने कम्पनीहरू जसले उत्तम सेवा र मान प्रस्ताव गर्छन्:

Safety Wing (for everyone below 70)

मेरो यात्रा बीमा (ती of0 भन्दा बढीको लागि)

Medjet (for additional repatriation coverage)

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Photo credits: 2 – Magnolia Inn Casco Viejo, 3 – Hostal Casa Areka, 4 – El Machio, 5 – Luna’s Castle Hostel, 6 – Zebulo Hostel, 7 – Selina Casco Viejo