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Our top choices for Gamboa hostels

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

1. Hostal Familiar Carmencita - Hostel

Hostal Familiar Carmencita - Hostel
2.0 star property
Bella Vista
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"The manager was very nice. Close to some good restaurants."
United States
Brooke
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hostal Familiar Carmencita - Hostel
A spacious room with a staircase, a large Buddha statue on the ceiling, and a decorative mirror.

2. ORHO HOTEL BOUTIQUE PANAMA

ORHO HOTEL BOUTIQUE PANAMA
2.0 star property
Bella Vista
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"excelente staff ... very friendly... location... clean ... good ac in the room.."
United States
andrey
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
ORHO HOTEL BOUTIQUE PANAMA
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

3. Axha Hostel

Axha Hostel
2.0 star property
Calidonia
6.6 out of 10, (48 reviews)
"Good air conditioning, a little noisy, nice BED. Nice location"
United States
Antony
The price is €20
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Axha Hostel
A cozy indoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, surrounded by shelves with plants and books.

4. Viajero Casco Viejo Hostel

Viajero Casco Viejo Hostel
2.0 star property
Casco Viejo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (69 reviews)
"Great location, heaps of activities offered, friendly staff and great amenities. We loved our stay here!"
Australia
Ashleigh
The price is €28
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Viajero Casco Viejo Hostel

5. Hostel Loco Coco Loco

Hostel Loco Coco Loco
2.0 star property
Bella Vista
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (30 reviews)
"Friendly, cozy, nice pool n showers"
United States
Kurt
The price is €27
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hostel Loco Coco Loco
A compact, wooden-paneled room with a single bed, a small window, and a curtain.

6. Hostel the pod 33

Hostel the pod 33
2.0 star property
Bella Vista
7.8 out of 10, Good, (73 reviews)
"it was amazing because this hostal is great if you want to travel very cheap and this property is at the center of the city, you got a supermarket, the coast of the city, some parks, restaurants, barbershop around and near to the hostal so, I think it's a great option and not expensive for the travelers, the location of this place is really Good"
Costa Rica
isaias
The price is €19
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hostel the pod 33
A pool area with a lounge chair and a television.

7. Cultura Humana Guesthouse

Cultura Humana Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Bella Vista
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This place was fine and good value for price. I got in late and left early so didn’t get to see the outside area."
United States
Audrey
The price is €37
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Cultura Humana Guesthouse
A bar area with a sign that reads 'CHEERS TO GOOD TIMES & GOOD FRIENDS!' and a variety of bottles and glasses.

8. Hotel Museo Relic

Hotel Museo Relic
2.0 star property
Casco Viejo
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Totalmente diferente a como se ve en las fotos y mal trato por parte de la recepcionista"
United States
Jonathan Santiago Munoz
The price is €17
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hotel Museo Relic
An outdoor bar area with seating and a pool, surrounded by tall buildings.

9. Posada 1914

Posada 1914
2.0 star property
Bella Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (21 reviews)
"The property is beautiful, clean and in a very quiet and convenient area. The housekeeper is a sweetheart and the staff is fantastic. I spent about 6 weeks there! There is a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, private rooms, dorm rooms, private and shared bathrooms, a garden area, a bar and a restaurant that opens in the evening. There is also a continental breakfast in the mornings between 6am-9am. The price to stay is reasonable for short or extended stays. I would highly recommend!"
United States
Yuvonne
The price is €23
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Posada 1914
A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a white wall with blue diamond-shaped decorations.

10. Panamá Experience Hostel

Panamá Experience Hostel
2.0 star property
Bella Vista
7.4 out of 10, Good, (55 reviews)
"Great staff and good location "
United States
Sean
The price is €29
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Panamá Experience Hostel
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area, large windows with a city view.

11. PH QUARTIER 16D LUXURY APARTMENT WITH ROOFTOP POOL

PH QUARTIER 16D LUXURY APARTMENT WITH ROOFTOP POOL
Bella Vista
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great place. I would stay again!"
United States
Aaron L.
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
PH QUARTIER 16D LUXURY APARTMENT WITH ROOFTOP POOL
A pool area with a view of tall buildings and palm trees.

12. Hostal de Lujo en el Centro de la Ciudad Cerca de Centros Comerciales y Más!!!

Hostal de Lujo en el Centro de la Ciudad Cerca de Centros Comerciales y Más!!!
Bella Vista
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hostal de Lujo en el Centro de la Ciudad Cerca de Centros Comerciales y Más!!!
A rooftop infinity pool with a city skyline view.

13. PH QUARTIER 18E LUXURY APARTMENT WITH ROOFTOP POOL

PH QUARTIER 18E LUXURY APARTMENT WITH ROOFTOP POOL
Bella Vista
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
PH QUARTIER 18E LUXURY APARTMENT WITH ROOFTOP POOL
A rooftop infinity pool with a city skyline view.

14. Ph Quartier Boutique 16C apt with rooftop pool

Ph Quartier Boutique 16C apt with rooftop pool
Bella Vista
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Ph Quartier Boutique 16C apt with rooftop pool
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Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

The Executive Hotel

The Executive Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly staff, clean rooms and amenities. Great location, walking distance to many touristic attractions and to the metro"
Maria 10-night trip
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The Executive Hotel

Find out more about Gamboa

Gamboa Hostels information

Number of reviews
79
Accommodation
32 Hostels
Lowest Price
€17
Highest Price
€174

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Gamboa?
You may like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the surrounding area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: Gamboa Rainforest Reserve - 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of Gamboa. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Lotería Station. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Gamboa?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Gamboa are July, August, June and November, with each month seeing an average of 369 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Gamboa?
In general, Gamboa is known for its local tours, rainforest and wildlife. Major attractions include Albrook Shopping Mall. Get out into nature with places such as Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Chagres River and Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo. Cultural attractions include National Bank House Museum and Museum of Natural Science.
What's the best way to get to and around Gamboa while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Gamboa in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), located 13.7 mi (22.1 km) away from the city centre. Another option is Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), situated 15.2 mi (24.5 km) away.

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