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1. Hotel Casa Magnolia Inn
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782 reviews
#1 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Connie S
"Shout out to Joseph who really helped us with anything that we needed. We enjoyed visiting with him, he is such a pleasure to be around. Staying at the Casa Magnolia had us feeling like we were staying with family."
2. Selina Casco Viejo
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268 reviews
#2 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Samy J
"Great Hostel-txpe venue with lots of great affordable or free activities. I participated in a yoga class and a salsa class, and I may go to a bar crawl the next time I'm here."

When to visit Panama City

March 2025

62ºF

9 days of rain

Very busy

Busiest month

No bank holidays

April 2025

68ºF

8 days of rain

Very busy

No bank holidays

May 2025

75ºF

8 days of rain

Very busy

May 26

Memorial Day (US)

June 2025

81ºF

14 days of rain

Very busy

Jun 19

Juneteenth (US)

July 2025

82ºF

Hottest month

18 days of rain

Wettest month

Moderately busy

Jul 04

Independence Day (US)

August 2025

82ºF

17 days of rain

Moderately busy

No bank holidays

September 2025

79ºF

11 days of rain

Less busy

Sep 01

Labor Day (US)

October 2025

71ºF

7 days of rain

Driest month

Less busy

Least busy month

Oct 13

Indigenous Peoples' Day (US)

November 2025

62ºF

7 days of rain

Less busy

Nov 11

Veteran's Day (US)

Nov 27

Thanksgiving (US)

December 2025

56ºF

9 days of rain

Less busy

Dec 24

Christmas Eve (US)

Dec 25

Christmas Day (US)

January 2026

54ºF

Coldest month

9 days of rain

Moderately busy

Jan 01

New Years Day (US)

Jan 20

Martin Luther Kin... (US)

February 2026

56ºF

8 days of rain

Moderately busy

Feb 17

Presidents Day (US)

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3. El Machico Hostel
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613 reviews
#3 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Flitz8-A foodie travels
"The hostel is close to food eateries and..."
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4. Hostal Mamallena
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534 reviews
#4 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By There and back again
"Panama City has it's spots but it's..."

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5. Luna's Castle Hostel
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1,130 reviews
#5 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Anja K
"Two best things are location of the..."
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6. Panama House Bed & Breakfast
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102 reviews
#6 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
"Panama House was exactly what I was looking for during my 24hr layover in Panama City. I rented a single private room, though dorm rooms and larger private rooms were available."

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7. The Panama Hat Hostel
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64 reviews
#7 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By L&C
"The first hostel we stayed in on our trip..."
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8. Hostal Casa Areka
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150 reviews
#8 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Jmarie1349
"VERY friendly and nice staff, nice family style atmosphere, two sweet cats."
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9. Hostel Villa Vento Surf
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337 reviews
#9 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Caroline Kunysz
"I stayed at the hostel for about 10..."
10. Los Mostros Hostel
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184 reviews
#10 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By L B
"Bunk beds. Workers are friendly. many..."

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11. Hostal Loco Coco Loco
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56 reviews
#11 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Eilon K
"Eliran, the owner of the guest house is goving priceless tips and services for day tours in panama city and the surrounding area!"
12. Kalu Yala
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82 reviews
#12 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Jonathan
"Definitely go to Kalu Yala if you want to..."
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13. Hostel Casa 33
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16 reviews
#13 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By born_wanderluster
"- Sheets were clean, bed very..."
14. Zebulo Hostel
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47 reviews
#14 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Atikin1999
"And there’s also a little mini market..."
15. Hostal Familiar Carmencita
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4 reviews
#15 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Renato C
"This is a local Panamanian family business and I was happy to chose them. They were very kind, each and everyone of them without exceptions, the room was extremely clean, they were flexible with the requests I had..."

16. Panamericana Hostel
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178 reviews
#16 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Juli G
"The room was big and clean with nice..."
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17. Hostel Casa Nativa
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38 reviews
#17 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Bailey B
"Really great place to stay! The staff are..."
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18. Hostel Siriri
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159 reviews
#18 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Lorelei M
"Hostel Siriri was recommended to me. The..."
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19. Hostal Amador Familiar
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45 reviews
#19 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Panama73034
"Great location to go anywhere from the..."
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20. Hostal Armonia
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10 reviews
#20 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Jessica G
"Stayed here in the beginning of our trip..."

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21. Casa Oasis PTY
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28 reviews
#21 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By C J
"The pool was refreshing and great to have..."
22. San Francisco Inn Hostel Panama
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26 reviews
#22 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By LianavanNederland
"We arrived at this hostel to spend our..."
23. Blu Hostel
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4 reviews
#23 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
"I booked here for 3 weeks starting January 4, 2023. When I arrived on Jan 4, it was simply awful. I did not even check in after I saw the room and went to stay elsewhere. There was garbage all over the front of the..."
24. Panama Central Loft
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19 reviews
#24 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By james r
"Im not sure if hes the owner, but this..."
25. Bodhi Panama City
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2 reviews
#25 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Alexis K
"The beds are so comfortable and have the added privacy in the dorms of curtains, a personal fan, and a personal light. The hostel is very clean and the pool and club house area are very relaxed and sociable."
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26. Bri Hostel
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8 reviews
#26 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Jake T
"Definitely the best place to stay in..."
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27. The Riviera Hostel
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17 reviews
#27 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By missykap
"Others cooked eggs Location good for..."
28. Eden's Garden Hostal
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2 reviews
#28 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
"Do not. And I mean do not stay at this hostel. I have stayed in this hostel before, but they must have changed administration and they now charge your card even though they send you a message that the payment is at..."
29. Hostal Villa Grande
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1 review
#29 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
By Jennifer B
"We only had one night here, but it was a good option for an overnight stay. Near the metro and a huge (and expensive) supermarket. They didn't have a record of our reservation, but found us a family room with..."
30. Backpacker Inn
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6 reviews
#30 Best Value of 83 Hostels in Panama City
"Positivo: económico, está muy cercano al Metro y cinta costera, bien comunicado, chicasde la recepción muy amables. Negativo: falta ostensible de limpieza en las habitaciones, hay cucarachas, no limpian las..."

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