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Bambuda Bocas Town

Bocas del Toro

Featuring a shared lounge, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Bambuda Bocas Town is located in Bocas del Toro, less than 1 km from Istmito and 2.4 km from Y Griega Beach. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view.

The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, a few steps from the hostel. It feels like a hotel - pure luxury hostel vacation! Stayed in a 4-bed dorm first which had quite a big bathroom. Every bed has a curtain so you have your privacy despite sharing the room and also an own ventilator, plugs and a little shelf.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,177 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Bambuda Lodge

Bocas del Toro

Bambuda Lodge is located in the tropical rain forest in Bocas del Toro. The property features a coral reef off its dock and a swimming pool with an on-site bar and a fun and social atmosphere. WiFi access is available for guests.

The property offers individual beds in dormitories or private rooms. You can enjoy views of the ocean, an outdoor seating area, a safety deposit box and bed linen. The place is stunning, restaurant, pool/lounge area and general premises, all surrounded by gorgeous jungle and wildlife (was surprised to see so many sloths close by). Such a great vibe the entire day with the best music playlist. The food and the staff are fantastic! I think it's Nando who makes the cocktails - they are top-notch and he gives you service with a smile. I was blown away by how kind everyone is and how much they make you feel at home. We did a jungle hike to a beautiful beach (lead by volunteer Serena who did a great job and pointed out some cool spiders and the little red frogs). Adele was another an amazing volunteer. Marco, Sebas, Joanna, Victor, etc. the list goes on, everyone was incredible and made us never want to leave! I also enjoyed reading about the history of how Bambuda Lodge and Castle came to be, this made me appreciate staying there even more. It’s hard to put into words what a special place this is. Truly one of the best places we have ever stayed out of all our travels.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,621 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Bastimentos Hill Guest House

Bocas del Toro

Set in Bocas del Toro, Bastimentos Hill Guest House has a shared lounge, terrace, private beach area, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Staff were super friendly and Enrique was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about things on the island.

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8.1
Very good
415 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Hostal On The Sea

Bocas del Toro

Hostal On The Sea is offering accommodation in Bocas Town. With a private beach area, the property also features barbecue facilities. The hostel provides a shared lounge.

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Hostal On The Sea also offer free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a toaster. Martha is a great host! She is extremely kind and has a good sense of humor. Additionally, the location of the hostel is also good as it is a quiet area and about a five-to-ten-minute walk from the downtown area.

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8.8
Fabulous
172 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Surfari Bocas

Bocas del Toro

Surfari Bocas offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bocas Town.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom fitted with a hot water shower. Surfari Bocas features free WiFi throughout the property. Lovely place in Bocas town with nice rooms and a great location. Good value for money. Thomas is a welcoming and helpful host, and I would highly recommend a stay at Surfari Bocas!

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8.6
Fabulous
623 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

El Jaguar

Bocas del Toro

Situated in Bocas del Toro, El Jaguar has a shared lounge, bar and free WiFi. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, a few steps from the hostel. The owner was always available for assistance and there was always someone at the front desk/bar with a smile. The lounge/kitchen area with tables and hammocks overlooking the ocean and islands was such a nice place to relax.

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8.1
Very good
406 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Hostal del Mar - Main Street

Bocas del Toro

Hostal del Mar - Main Street is located in Bocas del Toro, with excellent sea views. It is just 50 metres from the city’s restaurant and bar zone and 25 km from the airport.

Each room comes with a fan, tiled floors and a private bathroom with a shower, towels and linen. Great hostel, the location was perfect, Ana the host gave us several recommendations and they were very welcoming. The rooms have basic equipment but just as one would expect from a hostel. I recommend it

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8.1
Very good
323 reviews

Spanish by the Sea - Bocas

Bocas del Toro

Located 1 block from the seafront in Bocas del Toro, Spanish by the Sea – Bocas offers a communal kitchen and dining area, a garden, a space with lots hammocks and accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

The Spanish by the Sea hostel features private rooms and beds in dormitories, all with access to shared bathrooms. There is private lockers available in the hostel. The hostel Is super new, plenty of spaces and is super clean. The location is across the center of Colon so everything is close. The owner is a great person and it feels like a place where you can stay longer than usual. So highly recommended. Also the pancakes chef is a fantastic dude.

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8
Very good
666 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Old Bocasso

Bocas del Toro

Located in Bocas del Toro and with Istmito reachable within 1.5 km, Old Bocasso provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.

The hostel features certain rooms that include garden views, and each room has a private bathroom with a shower. At Old Bocasso the rooms have bed linen and towels. Excellent stay with great location. We had pleasent 2 night stay in quirky and charming house. Super host Katarina with her tips regarding our needs. House is located close to city centre and that was our main goal for short stay. On the other hand it was far from noisy part of the town. We chilled during breakfast on small front patio hanging out on hammock and watching interesting live of Bocas. Kitchen is well equipped and overall very interesting furnitures and styl of house gave us amazing impression. Highly recommended for everyone. We stayed in room nr 1 and we very happy with our stay.

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8.3
Very good
62 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Aqua Lounge Bar & Hostal

Bocas del Toro

Aqua Lounge Bar & Hostal features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bocas del Toro. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

Carenero Beach is 90 metres from the hostel. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International, 1 km from Aqua Lounge Bar & Hostal, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Such a cute place. Great for relaxing during the day and having fun at night (good for hanging out with the Friday crowd without having to pay for the whole thing). Staff was amazing and very friendly. Lots of spots to sit and chill too!!

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7.9
Good
202 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

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