Cataleya Hostel

Bocas del Toro · Panama

Cataleya Hostel

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43% SHIT
Medium confidence 187 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace
Other facilities (27)
Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access PlayStation Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Gaming Consoles Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Games Room Social Balcony Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser

Prices

Dorms $12 / night
Privates $25 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 40%

Sehr hellhörig, Bad nicht gepflegt und sauber

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Jul 26, 2025 Atm 40%

It may be cheap but it’s disgusting. I don’t think they have cleaned in months, the dorm rooms smelt like urine, the showers were clogged and taps had no running water. I asked the employee for a bed sheet as my bed did not have one and after looking for a while he handed me one which I was then told may another guest that he removed the used one from his own bunk and gave it to me. It states it’s Air conditioned but a fan would have worked better, it was cooler outside

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Panama MALE Jul 13, 2025 Atm 40%

El hotel es bueno para dormlr, pero en esta ocacion los aires acondicionadoa solo tiraban aire caliente, casi no duermo de la calor.

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Canada MALE 31-40 Jun 27, 2025 Atm 100%

It's actually not to bad. People are super nice. Very laid back and slow here. It is a little messy, and not as fancey as other locations, but it is a friendly vibe and when on a budget, good solid spot.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 May 19, 2025 Atm 80%

Everyone was really nice and the rooms ver y clean

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France FEMALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2025 Atm 60%

The location is nice, near to the center ( 5min walk). Yet, I don't recommend it: the common areas as well as the bedrooms weren't cleaned daily, there weren't any curtains on the beds so you get woken up early. The staff is not helpful, nor welcoming. One of the members yelled at us for the bathroom being dirty from beach sand, while it was dirty from before and also located on the beach ! We had to pay 5 dollars more each only to use the common facilities after checkout. You 'd be better off s...

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 15, 2025 Atm 100%

It's a beautiful hostel, the host is very kind and helps you with any questions you might have. You can get free coffee and tea all day long and the common areas a perfect to hang out! would highly recommend ! 😊😇😍

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USA MALE 25-30 Apr 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Amazing place to stay especially for the price. Located only a few blocks away from the Main Street. A/C in the dorms works well and the water pressure in the showers is awesome. Everyone from the staff to other guests are very nice and super helpful. Only place in Bocas I would stay

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England COUPLE 25-30 Apr 12, 2025 Atm 40%

The hostel is cheap so we didn’t expect the world but it feels like this place has been a little forgotten about. The facilities are all really run down. The common spaces are dirty and not well set up for chilling/meeting other people. The rooms smelt damp and were really dark. Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were there so so spent more time in the hostel than we would’ve liked but yeah not the best, not the worst.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 12, 2025 Atm 60%

Overall it’s a good hostel, they‘ve got AC, good kitchen and a nice terrace. It’s super close to the airport but there‘s no planes early in the morning or late in the evening so no noise. But, there was no included breakfast like advertised & they do not have towels. Not even for rent, I had to go to the supermarket and buy one

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Apr 12, 2025 Atm 80%

The staff are super friendly and the terrace is nice, but that doesn’t change the fact the hostel is filthy. The room seemed to have issues with mold and at check in the floors and towels were not clean (room was cleaned again after we asked). The room had blacked out windows leading to another room which was a bit creepy. For the price we didn’t expect amazing facilities, but a bare minimum should be met

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 Apr 10, 2025 Atm 80%

Prima hostel. Vlakbij vliegveld, maar geen last van. Wc en badkamers zijn beperkt en worden beperkt schoongemaakt. Verder prima.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Apr 5, 2025 Atm 80%

Nice welcoming place with super friendly and helpful staff – Juan is a legend!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Great hostel for backpacking in Bocas town. Not in a very noisy part of town but still very accessible. Alexis was very kind and helpful, rooms were clean and with AC which is very nice on warm nights. Pool table and pancakes are a perk:)

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Belgium MALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2025 Atm 20%

Poils humains sur mon lit. Le réceptionniste du jour n’a pas voulu changer de draps ou me changer de lit. Son excuse : « Es raro ! »

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Poland MALE 31-40 Mar 30, 2025 Atm 60%

Good stay, breakfast (pancakes that you have to make yourself) was a little disappointing.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 29, 2025 Atm 60%

Juan is a legend ! Rooms are nice, with aircon on dorms ( but not private’s ). Limited social atmosphere. Terrace is lovely.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Relaxed hostel and nice host we felt very comfortable. Thanks for everything we would come again.

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USA MALE 25-30 Mar 24, 2025 Atm 80%

This is a home turned into a hostel so it's small and can feel cramped but the terrace upstairs is very nice. There was no hot shower, and only one bathroom in the dorm, with another downstairs. The cleanliness could have been better, as the bathroom seemed uncleaned during my stay. The location was about a 10-minute walk from the main street, but it was near the airport, so there was frequent, loud airplane noises. The owner and staff were very kind and helpful aswell.

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Brazil COUPLE Mar 19, 2025 Atm 40%

Limpeza muito precária, principalmente na cozinha e banheiro. Muitas baratas, inclusive no locker. Os lockers são muito pequenos, não cabe uma mochila pequena. Muitos fumantes nas áreas comuns, inclusive na hora das refeições.

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