Hostels in Panama City

Book a private room or dorm bed for the cheapest price in Panama City

Compare Panama City hostel deals across hundreds of providers, all in one place

Look out for hostels with free cancellation, breakfast, local tours and more

Trusted Panama City hostel providers

See all hostels in Panama City

Explore map
Prices may change – pop in your dates for the best estimate. Note that prices are based on previous traveller searches and partner prices.
Prices may change – pop in your dates for the best estimate. Note that prices are based on previous traveller searches and partner prices.
View more hotels

Fast facts

Sleep easy, armed with the stuff that's good to know before you go.
Cheapest monthMay
Most expensive monthFebruary
Top rated by travellersHostal Loco Coco Loco, Rs8,746
Cheapest bed foundPanamá Experience Hostel, Rs5,324

Finding cheap hotels in Panama City: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in May.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Panama City. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Panama City hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Panama City generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Panama City. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as Rs5,324 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Zebulo Hostel, Panamá Experience Hostel and Blu Hostel as the best central Panama City hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.