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Hostal Familiar Rolo

Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, 200 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Hostal Familiar Rolo provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

D
Doenja
From
Netherlands
The location is great, facilities (incl kitchen and filtered tap water) were good, staff very kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

Bambuda Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina

Set in Santa Catalina, 800 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Bambuda Santa Catalina offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Sara
From
Sweden
Beautiful location amazing restaurant with good food and even better coffee. Clean rooms very stylish. Friendly and helpful staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$48.61
1 night, 2 adults

Bodhi Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina

Situated in Santa Catalina, 600 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Bodhi Santa Catalina features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Maria Anna
From
Iceland
Lovely place, very relaxed atmosphere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 878 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$48.56
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp

Santa Catalina

Set in Santa Catalina, a few steps from Estero, Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

P
Petro
From
Italy
Everything was excellent. From the reception is easy rent some surfboards, book a snorkel tour to Coiba Island. The food at the restaurant is deliciuos. Being near the beach and watching the sunset is wonderful. The kindness of the staff who assisted us at check in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$50.72
1 night, 2 adults

La Chamba Surf House

Santa Catalina

La Chamba Surf House has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Santa Catalina. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

S
Sebastian
From
New Zealand
La Chamba was great! Very new Hostel with great staff in a good location and a very engaged owner ! You have everything you need food and shopping wise within a 2 minute walk. Walking to the Surf also only takes you a few minutes and there is some stops on the way where you can have coffee, some Pizza or get some fruit for the day. Definitely will come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Urbanos Hostel

Santa Catalina

Situated in Santa Catalina, 700 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Urbanos Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free private parking.

M
Marvin
From
Sri Lanka
The people and the owner Pablo are the best. I love the hammock there. Highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
Location 8.6
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Villa Vento Surf

Santa Catalina

Hostel Villa Vento Surf Surf Santa Catalina is set in Santa Catalina and has an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a bar.

A
Anaïs
From
France
Had an amazing time at Villa Vento, ended up staying longer than planned to enjoy it more! The location is good, it’s in the center of the village, close to the beach and there’s a supermarket right next door. The facilities are great too with good WiFi and a nice pool. The dorm is comfortable and with AC at night. And finally the staff is super cool, there’s a nice chill atmosphere in the hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 737 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$35.28
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Surfers Paradise

Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, 300 metres from Estero, Hostal Surfers Paradise provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

E
Emmanouil
From
Greece
So glad we picked this place to stay while in Santa Catalina. Ideal spot, it's between the village centre and playa el estero ( the surf beach). So a great place to have a good access to both. Italo the owner is a super cool guy, the vibe of the place is great, and the view is just jaw dropping
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Location 9.4
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$16.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
    Staying at this hostel was an absolute delight! The staff were incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable stay. Not to mention, the affordability of this place is unbeatable, making it perfect for budget travelers like myself. Highly recommend!
    Guest review by
    Bernard
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$66
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
    Everything was great, the location was downtown, but basically on the beach! The whole area was nice with plenty of hammocks to chill on and the staff was friendly and super helpful. Definitely one of our best hostels on our trip and would definitely stay again!
    Guest review by
    Minna-Maria
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$16.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
    Good vibe, very social. Location is good - right across a fruteria and supermarket, 5 minutes to the close beach and about 20 minutes to the surfing beach. Fully equipped kitchen and lots of refrigeration space. The hostel offers shuttles and fairly cheap tours to Coiba
    Guest review by
    Omer
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$66
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
    I spent 4 nights at the hostel rollo and It was the best hostel I stayed in Panama! The family is incredible nice and helpful. The vibe is just positive. Santa Cathalina is an amazing place for surfing and relaxing! Highly recommend.
    Guest review by
    Stephanie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$66
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
    Top location right on the beach. If your budget allows, we recommend staying in the separate house overlooking the bay. It has the best view not only in the hostel but arguably, the whole of Santa Catalina. It also boasts air-co, two large beds and is super quiet. The guys running the place are very helpful and charming.
    Guest review by
    Chris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$66
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
    Overall, probably the best hostel we stayed in Panama. The position is conveniently placed right next to the beach, the facilities were super clean, and the price was unbeatable! Extra points for the stuff. We left some medicine in the fridge and Orlando somehow was able to organize a friend to go to Panama Town so we could get it before our flight - we will always be grateful for what you did thanks a lot!!!
    Guest review by
    Sarah Sophie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$16.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
    The best hostel in Santa Catalina if you want to connect with other travellers, Pablo and Rasta Man are amazing hosts and make everyone feel right at home. Close to everything on the main strip
    Guest review by
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$16.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
    Pablo, the manager and Mar and Max, the volunteers made it feel like home. Probably the best hostel I have been at. Best vibe ever and staff amazingly nice
    Guest review by
    ines mota
    Solo traveller