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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. Location, staff, food and cleanliness very good!

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8.7
Excellent
1,643 reviews
Price from
$28.57
per night

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. Is in a beautiful location with a combination of ocean and jungle views. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Service was exceptional and food was delicious. I loved that they have a welcome toast your first night and they provide a family dinner where everyone eats together. Was a great way to meet people and build a community.

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8.9
Excellent
1,430 reviews
Price from
$25.05
per night

Located in Bocas del Toro, 1.5 km from Istmito, Old Bocasso has a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

At the hostel each room has air conditioning and a private bathroom. Staff were amazing, attentive and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location. AC would have been nice, but was fine with the fan. Recommended!

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8.3
Very Good
154 reviews
Price from
$40.50
per night

Aqua Lounge features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bocas del Toro. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast. Awesome staff! Amazing location, short trips away from the best surf spots. Great food, parties and also some quiet if you feel like. Highly recommended!!!

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8
Very Good
209 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Bastimentos Hill Guest House has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Bocas del Toro. 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. Very friendly owner. Nice to stay in Bastimentos, away from big Bocas Crowds. Would recommend for two nights. You can walk to the beach on the other side of the island.

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8.2
Very Good
368 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Cliff's Hostel is set in La Gruta, less than 1 km from Istmito and 2.4 km from Y Griega Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. Reliably hot showers, roof top seating, and complimentary coffee will always win me over. Private room even had a mini fridge and aircon which is quite luxurious by hostel standards.

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8.5
Very Good
248 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Hostal On The Sea has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Bocas del Toro. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 800 metres from Istmito.

At the hostel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a balcony with a sea view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Martha was a great host! Her home is in a beautiful location and next to everything downtown. Short walk from the airport as well!

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8.1
Very Good
195 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Set in Boca del Drago, this beachfort property offers accommodation in Bocas Town. The property is a 20 minutes walk from Playa Estrella.

The unit fitted with a kitchen, four rooms with provate bathroom, living room and private access to the beach. Towels and bed linen are available at Drago Beach Lodge. Other facilities at Drago Beach Lodge include a terrace and hammocks. During our stay, we truly appreciated the tranquility and privacy. We enjoyed the beach with its calm, clear waters. There were also lovely spots nearby that we could easily walk to. Our room was very clean and had everything we needed. To get around the island, you can catch the public bus right in front of the hostel.

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8.9
Excellent
146 reviews
Price from
$80
per night

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. The rooms were spacious with the AC and water working perfectly! The Italian owner was very friendly and helpful with activities in the area. The kitchen is well stocked and the free coffee in the morning is a nice touch. The courtyard social area is beautifully painted and a nice place to meet other travellers staying there. Great location, very central in town but away from noisy bars so you can sleep well.

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8.8
Excellent
629 reviews
Price from
$28.05
per night

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. Clean, beautiful and staffed with amazing people. We are already planning to return. It was perfect

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8.4
Very Good
370 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

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