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  • 1/5 גיא �. 1 year ago on Google
    It is 00:45 am. All night long there is a party going on downstairs. These I believe are not even guests of the hotel. It is impossible to sleep. They are playing music singing shouting whistling loudly. I went to the lobby and talked to the guy that kind of said ok but did nothing. 5 minutes after i left another guest complained about the noise and he was also dismissed. When i asked why he's not doing anything, he said he is not working now. So i went and asked the party to be quiet, since everyone is drinking i have very little success. I will check if i have another hotel option for the rest of my stay in Panama city. This is the worst experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P J. 2 years ago on Google
    Have been all over Panama and this is by far the best Hostel I have stayed in…it’s a very nice modern villa converted into a hostel in one of the best areas in Panama City. prefect open design kitchen, very good and clean bathrooms with free towels, nice outside and common area and super friendly staff (especially Lili). the breakfast is also good and included 👍🏻 only small downside, the lockers are not the best and the pool needs to be fixed (leaking water and losing tiles)…but overall, more than you can ask for in a hostel…I just kept staying there because I did enjoy it a lot!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gian R. 2 years ago on Google
    Holy MOLY... an awesome place to be. If you do not know what to do in life, where you going or traveling, or even if you do, GO here first. The place and people will expand your life.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sasa j. 5 months ago on Google • 277 reviews
    This hostel was so comfortable that I stayed there for a month. The staff are very kind. the staff always greeted me with a smile and said "hola~". Staff speaks Spanish and English. This is the best hostel I've ever stayed at. I was also able to work remotely every day. the staff made us a delicious breakfast every morning. thanks so so so much!!! If I ever go to Panama again, I will definitely use this hostel. from mie😊

  • 5/5 Alexandre M. 2 years ago on Google
    Bodhi hostel is the place to go in panama the place and the staff is amazing! Everything is new, its a brand new hostel so everything is on point ! You will enjoy to stay there :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura Alexandra (. 2 years ago on Google
    Booked Bodhi in Panama City for 1 week and ended up staying 3. This place is an amazing oasis in the middle of a very busy town. It’s a great place to work (internet was very good) and relax (lovely nature walks around Ancon Hill, basketball court and a big yard). The common kitchen was also very big and clean so we could have cooked dinners almost every night. The room we stayed in was very big and had a lot of natural light. Lovely free breakfast also.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Friedemann V. 5 years ago on Google
    Instead of a party hostel, its a american collonial style wooden villa, a bit unrenovated, rooftop terrace, space for art and yoga, calm athmossphere. Best matresses on the 5 week panama trip. I wish they would be worldwide. Thats exactly the style i love, sure my stay whenever i am in PTY
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc L. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the coolest hostel I have been to. Great breakfast everyday, lovely staff, clean rooms In the jungle, yet in the city, best place to stay in this city!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gert R. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful location, friendly people, well organised, garden and top view roof. Just perfect !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wade 1 year ago on Google
    Nothing special, the pancakes were good but on the second day breakfast consisted of watery porridge, one slice of watermelon, two slices of white bread and a black coffee. If you stay in private rooms, you can get better value elsewhere. We moved to a nearby two star hotel that was cheaper, with a hot water shower and private bathroom.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Andrew m. 1 year ago on Google
    The hostel is good with newer facilities and pool The staff have no clue what's going on at any time...can't give recommendations or advice for anything Staff very unhelpful and can't even answer basic questions about the area (for local food suggestion she told me to go to Burger King and for printing she told me to go to a place over 1km away when there is print office 1 block away) Wifi down 3 days straight.....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Maddi P. 8 months ago on Google • 186 reviews
    5 stars if you have bottom bunk, 3 stars if you have top bunk. 5 stars for the dorm on the opposite end of the pool, 3 stars for the upstairs dorm (#1). Bottom bunks have privacy curtains, top bunks do not. Ground level dorm is very clean, stayed there my first 3 nights before San Blas. Walked to the toilet in my socks fine. Felt bad for people on beds without privacy curtains who had to pay the same price as those with curtains. Showers leave no room for dry things and are doors that open inward so you have to be flexible to not flash anyone when you open the door to reach for your towel or clothes. Seems to be a Bodhi thing to not have private showers because the one in El Valle was just a curtain where everything also got soaked. Bathroom in upstairs dorm, where I stayed for 1 night after San Blas, was gross and the light only lit up 1 of the 3 showers in there. If I had only stayed in the downstairs dorm, this would have been a more positive review. It's unfortunate that they charge $14 for very different products. The beds with no privacy curtains should be $10 and the beds with curtains in the upstairs dorm overall should be $12. They turn AC on around 9:30pm and turn it off around 7am. The pancakes for breakfast are thick and fluffy, very good!

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 3 months ago on Google • 154 reviews New
    Nice staff, great breakfast and clean rooms. Unfortunately only 1 bathroom for many people.

  • 4/5 Raymond van W. 7 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    The Bodhi hostels in Panama are nice to stay at. The one in Panama city is outside the centre so it's nicer to stay at than the hotels in Casco Viejo. You need to take a taxi ($5 or $10) or use public transport to get to the city. Rooms are clean and the beds are nice. The pool is also good to have in this hot city.

  • 5/5 T S. 3 months ago on Google • 48 reviews New
    I went to different hostels in Panama City and so far the Bodhi hostel was the best. I really appreciated the large dorm nearby the swimming pool, the breakie is excellent and I also felt very good vibes there! The staff was very nice, especially Marcello is super kind and professional. I highly recommend this hostel.

  • 5/5 Paolo M. 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    I really enjoyed my stay here!! The room was very large, and you could barely think it was a 16 bed dorm. My bed was ultra comfortable, and in the night the A/C is switched on but without being too freezing. All the hostel is very clean, and the staff very helpful! The breakfast was essential, but cooked at the moment and good :p will definitely recommend and stay again.

  • 3/5 Abdiel F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Host name (Original) Nome hospede

  • 4/5 Les P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Charming place in the greenery of Panama. Plan to walk a bit to reach the historic center (30 min). Very good pancakes at breakfast. Our room was spacious and clean but our shower was out of order. Obliged to use the shared bathroom $ 5 rebate for each night without a repaired shower (Original) Endroit charmant dans la verdure de panama. Prévoir de marcher un peu pour rejoindre le centre histoique(30 min) . Très bons pancakes au petit déjeuner. Notre chambre était spacieuse et propre mais notre douche hors service Obligé d'utiliser la sdb commune 5 dollars de ristourne pour chaque nuit sans douche réparée

  • 4/5 Kathrin S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good hostel, nice staff! Location beautiful in the countryside, but long paths through uncomfortable quarters, or taxi to the hotspots! (Original) Gutes Hostel, nettes Personal! Lage schön im Grünen, aber dadurch lange Wege durch ungemütliche Quartiere, oder mit Taxi zu den Hotspots!

  • 4/5 Sabrina N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice hostel bit out of the center but close to ancon. Nice hang out areas.

  • 5/5 Hugo S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great staff and amenities! (Original) Ótimo staff e comodidades!

  • 5/5 Stefan Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Hostel with a young and relaxed vibe

  • 3/5 Yovani D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place with nature (Original) Sitio agradable con la naturaleza

  • 5/5 Jeanine V. 2 years ago on Google
    Private room was clean and spacious, staff was amazingly friendly. Would definitely recommend this place! Also, restaurant Beirut is at walking distance and serves great Lebanese food :)

  • 5/5 Luz Karime Sandoval P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you want to isolate yourself from the city, from the noise or you are a traveler who wants to share and love nature, do not think about it anymore Bodhi is the perfect place !!! (Original) Si deseas aislarte un poco de la cuidad, del ruido o eres un viajero que desea compartir y amas la naturaleza, no lo pienses más Bodhi es el lugar perfecto!!!

  • 4/5 Constantine K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to stay. Bit old. It's for sale now, so no one investing money and it's look bit sad, showers I bad condition. No shampoo or soap. But still good location, great terraces . Friendly staff. Good beds.

  • 5/5 Ron W. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved it there! The 2 lady’s who are running it are absolutely lovely, make delicious breakfast and the views are stunning! The beds are a little hard but it’s all worth it! Highly recommended! The balconies and rooftop are amazing and a highlight is to see the wild monkeys, toucans and agutis!

  • 4/5 Charles S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is my second time here and both times have been excellent. The staff are very helpful and the location is on Ancon hill. There are lots of tropical vegetation around the former Canal Zone structure. Wild Capibarras animals wander through the property. The dorm is clean and comfortable. Albrook mall is 15 minutes by car away.

  • 4/5 Dave J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice hostel in downtown Panama. Pool didn't look very clean.

  • 5/5 Markus K. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was so helpful with my delayed luggage. They supported way more than I expected. Thank you again for that. Further it is clean, nice and cozy. Location is great as well. Met some nice people as well and also stayed at their second location in Santa Catalina which is also nice! Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Benjamin M. 1 year ago on Google
    The dorms are big and the beds are comfortable. The bathrooms could be better. Plenty of space to hang out, the staff is nice.

  • 5/5 Yannik M. 1 year ago on Google
    Realy nice dorm rooms with AC, showers and a big balcony. Best place for the money.

  • 1/5 Voda V. 10 months ago on Google
    COCKROACHES in the kitchen scattering about... Rude staff & bad internet - most days not available at all... No hot water and toilets overflowing into the dormitory on several nights in a row ruining some people's laptops and other electronic devices... smelled like swamp... what more do I need to say? horrible - overflowing toilet into the dormitory 3 times in a row... they did nothing to fix this... disgusting!!

  • 3/5 Manu 11 months ago on Google
    Calm location, easy to get there. Nothing special but everything we needed. Offers free Yoga and Salsa classes.

  • 4/5 Chr. W. 8 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    We stayed in a private room. Next time we would book a dorm bed. Dorms and rooms are nice, clean and have enough space. The common room is open and you can access the kitchen as well as the pool area. The staff was great, friendly and helpful. You find everything you need in the area including restaurants, shops and the red bus stop for sightseeing. The hostel offers some trips and evening events.

  • 5/5 Yinela G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, super curious, a beautiful view of the sea and it's like being in the city but at the same time not because of the super connection with nature. A pleasant atmosphere of tranquility. I have visited many places and this has been the best of its kind! (Original) Hermoso lugar, super curioso, una hermosa vista al mar y es como estar en la ciudad pero al mismo tiempo no por la super conexión con la naturaleza. Un agradable ambiente de tranquilidad. He visitado muchos lugares y este ha sido el mejor de este tipo!

  • 5/5 Paul S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere and good attention upon arrival at the reception. (Original) Buen ambiente y buena atención al llegar a la recepción.

  • 5/5 Esmeraldo S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the bush, pure natural air (Original) No meio do mato, puro ar natural

  • 4/5 Montse 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely place in the middle of nature. 1920's house (Original) Lugar encantador en medio de la naturaleza. Casa del 1920

  • 5/5 elena 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful house with a view, nice staff and clean dorms.

  • 5/5 raketen c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If staying in Panama City then stay here! 5 of 5 ⭐ (Original) Wenn übernachten in Panama-City dann hier! 5von5 ⭐

  • 5/5 Ellie E. 4 years ago on Google
    The hostel is located right in the middle of nature with animals frequently seen amongst the trees and around the grounds. Easy to get down to the city via Uber. The highlight for us was the free walking tour of Ancon Hill with Hernan. He is the guy that you can speak to for any other sightseeing you want to do around Panama City. He is awesome (check out his agency called Buko Panama via Facebook, or ask at the hostel). The hostel breakfast is also fantastic, we had deliciously fluffy cinnamon pancakes with fresh fruit and coffee.

  • 5/5 La Mera P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great experience. It is a quiet, clean place, the sraff is very friendly and always willing to help you. The facilities are relevant if you are someone who decides to be at home. Pure air is breathed in the place and its surroundings. I would definitely always recommend it. (Original) Una gran experiencia. Es un lugar tranquilo, limpio, el sraff es muy amable y siempre estan dispuestos a ayudarte. Las instalaciones son pertinentes si eres de los que decide estar en casa. Se respira aire puro en el lugar y sus alrededores. Sin duda siempre lo recomendaria

  • 5/5 Julio P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good and nice .for reliable transportation and turned call or write to number 6336-8327.I am Julio Pérez .transport.capacity for ten people

  • 5/5 Orcun S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The staff are young and knowledgeable about everything. Are competent help for any topic at any time Beds are ultra comfortable. Immobile is very chilled and comfortably furnished (Original) Das Personal ist jung auf zack und kennt sich mit allem aus. Sind zu jeder Zeit für zu jedem Thema kompetent behilflich Betten sind ultra bequem. Immobile ist sehr chillig und gemütlich eingerichtet

  • 5/5 Massage Center oficial ¡Cuidamos de t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service (Original) Excelente servicio

  • 5/5 Mirabela M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Usually I do not prefer the hostel option but this place is worth a visit! There are also rooms with bunk beds and there are also private rooms with bathroom in the room. The location is quite clean, well organized, people are warm and OPEN mind. They let us leave our things and take shower no matter that we arrived very early in the morning and checkin is at 2pm. The inner courtyard is a Chill location where everyone relaxes and socializes, the scenery is fresh air and everything is green around. In addition, every morning and evening there is a free yoga class and daily at 3:00 pm a walk up Ancon Hill from where you can see a wonderful view of Panama City! Worth a reservation! Breakfast is included, in the rest you can cook whatever you want! 5 stars from me! (Original) De obicei nu prefer varianta de hostel însă aceasta locație merita vizitată! Sunt și camere cu paturi supraetajate și sunt și camere private cu baie in camera. Locația este destul de curată, bine organizata ,oamenii sunt calzi și OPEN mind. Ne au lăsat sa ne lăsam lucrurile și sa facem dus indiferent ca am sosit dimineața foarte devreme iar checkin ul este la 14:00. Curtea interioară este o locație de Chill unde toată lumea se relaxează și socializeaza, peisajul este de aer curat și totul este verde împrejur. In plus, in fiecare dimineața și seara se organizează clasa de yoga gratis și zilnic la ora 15:00 se organizează o plimbare pana sus la Ancon Hill de unde se poate vedea o priveliște minunata a orașului Panama! Merita rezervat ! Micul dejun este inclus, in rest își poate găti fiecare ce dorește ! 5 stele din partea mea!

  • 3/5 Sarah W. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful place & value for money with big, clean private rooms but the staff are really unhelpful and unfriendly. I booked direct and didn't get a confirmation for over a week even though I emailed a couple of times. The wifi doesn't work so well in the evenings as EVERYONE just sits on their phone/laptop using it. Also, really hard to actually get in when you arrive as there's a sign directing you to go to the 'house on the right' when that gate is actually where you go in. The sign needs to be written either in Spanish or in correct English (as currently it's super confusing & grammatically incoherent). We came back on Saturday night quite late and we'd been locked out! There's a door code but someone had also locked the double lock from the inside so we couldn't enter the hostel! We waited half an hour to get in. Overall not a great experience.

  • 4/5 J. D. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice room, though a bit cramped (dorm). Pancakes for breakfast, usually enough, clean bathrooms. Fast internet connection everywhere except roof terrace. Not a good location however, everything is at least 15 minutes away or more if you're on foot. Enjoyed my stay!

  • 5/5 Kevin Victor Pinzon R. 4 years ago on Google
    The Best hostel In Panama

  • 5/5 Koos De v. 4 years ago on Google
    Im not anding yet 10 jan i go but the hostel is very nice everyday breakfast free wifi terazza where you can see aninals little marmots(agoutis) the personal very amable

  • 5/5 felix c. 4 years ago on Google
    it's a realy nice place close to the old town of tha city, in the half of the Ancón hill, super green i loved

  • 5/5 Nora M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The staff and the patio are great (Original) El personal y el patio son estupendos

  • 5/5 Eleanor A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Genial

  • 5/5 Robert K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best hostel in panama city (Original) Best hostel in panama city

  • 5/5 Joost S. 4 years ago on Google
    Chill relax hostel in a safe neighborhood. Feels urban jungle like! You don't get the feeling you are in a really large city.

  • 5/5 J. J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Check in was already possible, we felt very welcome! :) (Original) Check in war schon vorher möglich, wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt! :)

  • 5/5 Larissa van S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice rooftop, spotted some tucans from here. Including nice breakfast. Relaxed warm vibe.

  • 5/5 BBC B. 4 years ago on Google
    🙊

  • 5/5 A Google U. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved every moment of my stay. Warm and helpful staff. Ripper bloody pancakes and fruit in the morning, sometimes even eggs mixing it up a bit, that’s what I like to see. Location was fresh a nice escape from the city hustle and bustle. Thank you legends of Bodhi!

  • 5/5 Beren H. 4 years ago on Google
    Bodhi hostel is the perfect hostel to go to if you are travelling to Panama City. It is just far enough away from the CBD to escape the business, but close enough to only be a 5-10 minute taxi. The staff are very nice and provide a service that makes the place feel extremely homely. It is also well priced. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 luis r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect!!! (Original) Perfecto!!!

  • 5/5 Berenike 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly staff, very friendly location in the middle of a jungle hill. Friendly and large garden, balconies, clean beds and bathrooms and very good coffee for breakfast (Original) personal muy amable , ubicación muy amable en medio de una colina de selva. jardín amable y grande, balcones, camas y baños limpias y muy bueno café para desayuño

  • 5/5 Matteo D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pass some. Many days and I felt how at home all the staff that attends do it correctly and help in everything. (Original) Pase unos. Uantos dias y me sentí cómo en casa todo el personal que atiende lo hace de manera correcta y ayudan en todo.

  • 3/5 Sabine S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious pancake breakfast, central location, very hard-working staff and a jungle feeling in the middle of the city. Equipment / rooms are a bit run down and the bed is very hard. Unfortunately, the air conditioning didn't work with us either - but there are fans. All in all, completely sufficient for backpackers! (Original) Leckeres Pancake-Frühstück, zentrale Lage, sehr bemühtes Personal und Jungle-feeling mitten in der Stadt. Ausstattung/Zimmer sind etwas runtergekommen und das Bett ist sehr hart. Die Klimaanlage ging bei uns leider auch nicht- jedoch gibt es Ventilatoren. Alles in allem für Backpacker völlig ausreichend!

  • 5/5 Agueda Larrazabal H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was our first stay and we will repeat two more nights, they have helped us a lot in everything and have been very friendly. And the fantastic breakfast! (Original) Fue nuestra primera estancia y repetiremos dos noches más, nos han ayudado mucho en todo y han sido muy amables. Y el desayuno fantástico!

  • 5/5 Liriola M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good attention. I liked everything was clean (Original) Buena atención. Me gustó todo estaba limpio

  • 5/5 Rachael 4 years ago on Google
    In the jungle 5 minutes walking away from the city. Staff are awesome. I will miss all the laughs.


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