{"id":205890,"date":"2020-07-05T06:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-07-05T10:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=205890"},"modified":"2025-07-16T10:33:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T14:33:50","slug":"best-hostels-panama-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-panama-city\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Hostels in Panama City, Panama"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Panama City<\/a> is known as the shipping and financial hub of Central America<\/a> \u2014 but there’s much more to it than that.<\/p>\n

Panama City is a bustling, lively city with a vibrant nightlife, tons of history, and delicious food. It’s a good hub to base yourself in for a few days while you plan your next steps.<\/p>\n

To help you plan your trip, here is my list of the hostels in Panama City that I like the most. If you don\u2019t want to read the longer list below, the following hostels are the best in each category:<\/p>\n

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\nBest Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nHostal Casa Areka<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest Hostel for Families<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nMagnolia Inn Casa Viejo<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nEl Machico<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest Hostel for Partying<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nHostal Casa Areka<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest Overall Hostel<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nHostal Casa Areka<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 
\nWant more specifics for each hostel? Here’s my comprehensive list of the best hostels in Panama City:<\/p>\n

1. Magnolia Inn Casco Viejo<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nThis boutique hostel is located in Casco Viejo, the city’s beautiful Old Town. It’s clean and quiet, making it a good choice for families or travelers looking for some downtime. The hostel is an old French colonial mansion and balances historic charm with modern amenities (like AC, Wi-Fi, and hot showers). The beds are basic and don’t have curtains, but the mattresses are thick and comfy. There are also a few common areas where you can relax and hang out or watch TV. <\/p>\n

Since it’s quiet, I’d suggest staying here if you want to get a good night’s sleep. There are several social hostels nearby where you can grab a drink and hang out, so you can enjoy being social before returning to your quiet hostel. <\/p>\n

Magnolia Inn Casco Viejo at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n