Calle 2a, Bocas del Toro, Panama
#17 of 31 B&Bs and Inns in Bocas del Toro
Guests' ChoiceBased on 252 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 May 2024
Erwin
NetherlandsGreat place and location, good kitchen and the host is extremely friendly! I forgot my weddingring, and she even made sure that I got it back in Costa Rica! 100% recommend
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Carol
AustraliaGood location, lovely staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Michelle
IrelandConstruction on the street outside. But the hostel felt like an oasis. All of Bocas is under construction at the moment so that isn’t unique to this accom. Would like a hammock somewhere to chill.
Lovely single room with ensuite. TV in room. Excellent central location. Great kitchen facilities with own section of fridge. Friendly reception staff who kept my luggage for a while after checkout. Very satisfactory stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Pepa
BulgariaSuper! Great location! Great French owner and very, very clean....
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Dyron
Costa RicaNot a single thing was bad.
The place is close to everything and it feels like a house. The staff is great they keep the house totally organized, clean and helped us with information we needed to make our activities. Worthy to stay with them.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Adam
AustraliaHad a private single room but it was hot like a sauna… because the windows are broken in that room. Construction outside made it noisy all day until about 10pm… but that will end in 2 months and all hotels in this area struggle with the same issue
Cheap, ensuite with hot water, right across from the boat ferry excursions desk. Owner was super nice too
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Kate
United KingdomHosts were super friendly and welcoming. And helpful - they turned around my laundry very quickly! There’s also a great and clean kitchen which I wasn’t expecting! I had a single private room and it was perfect for what I needed. Great location too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Elena
GermanyIt a very clean place The place is perfect to explore bocas
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
John
United StatesNothing of note that I didn't like.
The rooms were nicely sized, the kitchen is great for self catering or just storing snacks, the staff was friendly and very helpful. The outdoor seating area was great for relaxing and eating.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Samir
FranceThe hotel was conveniently located, right in the centre, close to restaurants, supermarkets, and water taxis. I had a single room and it was really comfortable, I liked that the shared bathroom was for the two single rooms only. Yes there were road works but that didn’t spoil my time there. Bathroom was cleaned every day and the kitchen was spotless. Owner was very friendly and gave great recommendations on where to go and what to do. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Shir
IsraelGreat place right in the center of everything, great kitchen, very nice staff, theres Wi-Fi, the rooms are nice and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Rene
Palau.
Surroundings are a little loud and the leaking sewer outside was unpleasant, though the room was nice and quiet enough.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Alain
FranceThere are some roadworks in all this small town but didn't bother me.
Hostal Hansi is very well situated in Bocas' center, 30 m to water taxis, a lot of restaurants and supermarkets around, 100 m to buses to the beaches. Very practical. There's a new owner since 8 months who strives to improve all the equipments. I had a double deluxe room, good size with new ventilator on the ceiling and air condition, a small terrace with table and 2 chairs, some coat hangers, nightstand. The large double bed is comfortable, also the pillows. The bathroom has a good size with hot shower and shelves. The common kitchen has 2 sinks and 2 gas stoves, so we can be cooking all together at the same time. The fridge is very clean. There is inside a place with a number corresponding to your room. There are 2 tables and chairs near the reception and some tables and chairs outside on a large terrace facing the street. Good vibe. All tourists and owner very friendly. My favourite beach on Bocas del Toro: Bluff beach. To go to Boquete I recommend the trip boat and shuttle via Chiriqui grande better than Almirante. Buy the ticket at Pana Bocas officina next to the police station 50 m from Hansi.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Becca
United KingdomNo hot water (but think this is quite common for Bocas)
Great location, staff super friendly, only stayed for a night but no issues at all and well kept rooms.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Monique
AustraliaThe rooms can get a little warm as there are only ceiling fans but everything else is so good that it wasn’t a problem for us!
We stayed a Hostal Hansi for 3 nights, ended up extending for 1 more night and wish we could have stayed longer here. The photos don’t do this place justice. We absolutely loved it here!! The room with the balcony was so spacious, they provided fresh towels, quick laundry services, the kitchen was just perfect and spacious! And to top it off the staff here are just so so nice! It felt like a little home for us! Also, the first place we have stayed at in a while that had hot water!! One of our favourite places we have stayed on our trip so far!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Inese
LatviaExcellent location! Staff was very helpful! The best budget place to stay!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Kareen
United KingdomThe wood surroundings gave it a bit of a “German chalet” old fashioned feel. The room I stayed in was a single bed room and did feel pretty small but I was aware of this when I booked.
Nice central location. Very clean. The staff were very friendly and went above and beyond to make sure guests had a good stay. Eg helping me to book onward transport and providing information about the local area.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Leon
AustriaThe only downside is the street that the hostel is in. It is dirty and when it rains the canal overflows and it smells quite bad. Our balcony faced a different street so it was okay.
Probably best value for money on isla colon! Nice balcony in the double room. All very clean. Nicely equipped and very clean kitchen. Kind staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Ivan
RussiaPlease change the frying pans in the kitchen
Location in the dusty centre of Bocas de Toro. Clean. Good hot water. Good kitchen. Great value for money (we stayed in a double room)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Marie
FranceVery well located where all the boats arrive and depart, and the tours are. Staff is super kind. Rooms have everything you need and everything is super clean. Totally recommend if you are coming to Bocas !
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Oliver
AustriaNo air conditioner is worse than i thought, but they never said the have one, so thats on me
Very nice staff, enough space in the room, and nice location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Wirth
SwitzerlandThe staff and owner was very friendly. And It was very clean.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Paula
SpainNice room and super kind and helpful staff!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Thomas
IrelandN/a
Location always perfect. Room was super clean.
Stayed in August 2023
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