Bodhi Hostel & Lounge

El Valle de Anton · Panama

Bodhi Hostel & Lounge

HostelPunk Score
67% MEH
High confidence 269 reviews
Best in El Valle de Anton 3rd best in Panama

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (27)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk ATM Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange Wi-Fi Restaurant Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Recycling Bins Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Common Room Lounge Room Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $15 / night
Privates $32 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice hostel in the centrum!! Mostly backpackers and friendly people there!

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Slovenia MALE 31-40 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place to stay. The location is perfect on the main road and walking distance from anywhere. The back garden also is just perfect to relax. We had a lovely stay here.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

The hostel is very social and all staff were extremely friendly. The free breakfast was eggs with toast and fresh fruit and made freshly once you went to the kitchen. Even though I was in a 15 person dorm it was surprisingly quiet. The AC was a little cold for me on the top bunk but they gave me an extra cozy blanket and with that I was fine. The beds are not the most comfortable to climb in (metal and 3 bunks) but if you plan wisely you just have to do it once and that was fine.

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Germany MALE Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

I spent several days at the Cabanas, and I can totally recommend this place. It is nice and clean. You have a good kitchen, and Luis, the owner of the house (he lives in the 1st floor) is very helpful and nice. On the map, it may look a bit far away from the center, but this is not the case. After leaving the road the house is on, there are already places and bars left and right. In a few minutes' walk, you're in the center of the city, so it's, I would say, maybe 12 minutes' walk to get to the

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Canada MALE 31-40 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 80%

Very beautiful hostel. The beds are comfortable and cozy. I had a bottom bunk and really enjoyed it. The staff is very friendly. I was lucky to have Jakob, who works there, to guide me through a hike on India Dormida. He was amazing, with lots of explanations and knowledge about the history of Panama and the region! I highly recommend him! The atmosphere is super calm, almost too much :P. The Wi-Fi was good, and the breakfasts are also very good! The location is perfect.

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Very good place

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Le meilleur endroit à El Valle de Anton. Personnel chaleureux et accueillant, petit déjeuner inclus. Magnifique jardin où se reposer en après-midi. À proximité de toutes les nécessités à pied. Nous y sommes même retournées la semaine suivante puisqu'il s'agit d'une valeur sûre.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 80%

great hostel, nice cafe, good breakfast & well equipped kitchen to cook your own meals :)! The 15-bed dorm didn’t feel too crowded. Location is really good and the staff helped with hikes etc., unfortunately none of the activities happened during my stay, but el Valle makes it easy to do stuff by yourself :)

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USA MALE 31-40 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Traveled a lot and normally don’t leave reviews but really great spot. Staff is great. Great how they organize daily hikes and activities. Food is solid. And really liked the nature vibes with the river running through it. It’s really chill but also sociable if you want it to be. Also if you need to work remotely it’s a very good co-working space. Stayed in the cylinder room and it’s an excellent value!

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Book for 2 nights. Felt welcome and home the first minute. Hostel is really clean and the staff is the best! Extended for a 3rd night and I wish I had even more time to stay longer 🥲

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New Zealand MALE 31-40 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 80%

Extremely clean, the facilities were exceptional, the vibe was calm and peaceful and the staff were so nice, friendly and helpful...shoutout to Tatiana! Not the most modern hostel in the world, and not a huge atmosphere in terms of socialising/partying (in case that is what you are looking for), but everything else was absolutely outstanding.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

We really enjoyed our stay at bodhi hostel and lounge! The kitchen is good for cooking! There are a lot of things to cook with. The dorms are clean and hygienic. You have warm water and a hairdryer. The hostel is very beautiful and has a nice garden to enjoy.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 22, 2026 Atm 100%

One of my best hostels in Panama so far. Social areas and events organized. Clean and good breakfast. I loved the valle

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 60%

Süßes ruhiges Hostel, sauber, Personal sehr hilfsbereit

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 6, 2026 Atm 100%

I really liked having a cafe in the hostel, an all the info about the town and things to do available at the reception desk, good location as well. Not much room for bags in the dorm but other than that it was great! And good pancakes!

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Fijn en sociaal hostel. Goede voorzieningen.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jan 30, 2026 Atm 80%

Great location and lovely staff who cooked up good breakfasts in the morning. Good outside area. However, the dorms and beds didn’t feel that clean and felt a bit cramped.

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Jan 29, 2026 Atm 100%

De privékamer waarin ik verbleef was top! Ook de locatie was echt een pluspunt. Wel vond ik het personeel eerder aan de neutrale kant; ik had hen graag wat enthousiaster en vriendelijker gezien. Het ontbijt dat inbegrepen is, is uitstekend en een zeer leuke extra om te hebben.

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Jan 27, 2026 Atm 80%

Very neat hostel. Warm showers and nice social areas. I was there just for a short time and already knew people, but I think it could have been easy to socialize with others. Staff was super friendly and very helpfull.

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Netherlands ALLMALEGROUP 18-24 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Very clean hostel. Good service and coffee.

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