Hostel Bodhi Hostel & Lounge
Calle Principal, next to Melo, Valle de Anton, Panama – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 703 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We really like the patio, the games (jenga, twister, uno), and it was super chill.
PanamaGreat place, centrally located on the main street nearby quite few restaurants and Cafés - check Columbian Restaurant for delicious vegetarian food and Heaven Cafe for good coffee. The staff is super friendly and helpful and they make yummy pancakes for breakfast. We had a quite small but nice, very clean room with the window and view of mountains which we really enjoyed. The kitchen for self cooking is well equipped, the garden is a nice and peaceful place to relax after fantastic hiking and the yoga room is nice when opened. It's a place with great atmosphere 👌
United States of AmericaThe staff are very nice! Breakfast is huge! By the end I was asking for only 1 pancake haha. Great use of the kitchen. Tons of information about all the nearby hikes and things to do so you never really need a tour though they do offer them as well! Due to the large amount of people staying there you were almost always able to find a buddy to hike with. Met some amazing people!
CanadaIt was well situated to the fresh food market and other stores. Also the free breakfast was good.
CanadaSuper cute hostel, very good vibes with a warm welcome by the staff. Comfortable beds, clean and good showers. I only stayed one night because of timing, but definitely would’ve stayed longer if I could.
United States of AmericaThe staff are very helpful and nice, they have work outs that are fun to join in and learn new moves. The place is very warm and cozy.
United States of AmericaAlthough I never made it to the pancake breakfast everything else about my stay was wonderful. The location was great. There’s places to get food within walking distance and you can walk or bike to all the hikes and waterfalls around the area.
United States of AmericaThis was one of my favorite hostels in Panama! The staff is very friendly and helpful. Upon arrival, I was given a map and a lot of information about the different things to do in El Valle. The dorm is a huge space with lots of beds, which I was skeptical about at first, but each bed has its own privacy curtain, lamp and fan, so when going to sleep you don’t even notice that anyone else is around. The shared spaces are nice and big. My favorite thing about the hostel was the yoga/exercise space! Overall, a lovely place to stay!
United States of AmericaCutest hostel ever! Shared spaces promote relaxation and interaction and ease! People don’t want to leave. We had a private room which was perfect but the form looked like a blast! Highly recommendable.
United States of AmericaGreat place to stay in El Valle. Chill, but friendly. The staff was very helpful and had good advice about what to do in the area. The attached cafe has good coffee and breakfast was great. The garden was a great place to hang out and enjoy the cooler weather in the area. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen is well supplied. Overall a great place to stay!
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Bodhi Hostel & Lounge
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Sharleane
Panama
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Ula
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Jordin
Canada
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Sandra
Canada
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Vera
United States of America
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Seanromona
United States of America
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Clea
United States of America
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Alisa
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Nicole
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Annalise
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Bodhi Hostel & Lounge is located in El Valle and features free WiFi access in all areas, a garden and barbecue facilities. Free parking is available.
Each room here will provide you with a patio and a seating area. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an oven. Featuring a shower, shared bathroom also comes with a hairdryer.
Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room, areas to practice yoga and a tour desk.
An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking.
This property is 20 mi from Río Mar Beach and about 40 minutes’ from La Hermita Beach. Panama City International Airport is about 3 hours’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Breakfast Info
Continental
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Sharleane
Panama“We really like the patio, the games (jenga, twister, uno), and it was super chill.”
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Ula
United States of America“Great place, centrally located on the main street nearby quite few restaurants and Cafés - check Columbian Restaurant for delicious vegetarian food and Heaven Cafe for good coffee. The staff is super friendly and helpful and they make yummy pancakes for breakfast. We had a quite small but nice, very clean room with the window and view of mountains which we really enjoyed. The kitchen for self cooking is well equipped, the garden is a nice and peaceful place to relax after fantastic hiking and the yoga room is nice when opened. It's a place with great atmosphere 👌 ” Read more
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Jordin
Canada“The staff are very nice! Breakfast is huge! By the end I was asking for only 1 pancake haha. Great use of the kitchen. Tons of information about all the nearby hikes and things to do so you never really need a tour though they do offer them as well! Due to the large amount of people staying there you were almost always able to find a buddy to hike with. Met some amazing people!” Read more
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Sandra
Canada
“It was well situated to the fresh food market and other stores. Also the free breakfast was good. ”
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Vera
United States of America
“Super cute hostel, very good vibes with a warm welcome by the staff. Comfortable beds, clean and good showers. I only stayed one night because of timing, but definitely would’ve stayed longer if I could. ”
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Seanromona
United States of America
“The staff are very helpful and nice, they have work outs that are fun to join in and learn new moves. The place is very warm and cozy.”
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Clea
United States of America
“Although I never made it to the pancake breakfast everything else about my stay was wonderful. The location was great. There’s places to get food within walking distance and you can walk or bike to all the hikes and waterfalls around the area.”
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Alisa
United States of America
“This was one of my favorite hostels in Panama! The staff is very friendly and helpful. Upon arrival, I was given a map and a lot of information about the different things to do in El Valle. The dorm is a huge space with lots of beds, which I was skeptical about at first, but each bed has its own privacy curtain, lamp and fan, so when going to sleep you don’t even notice that anyone else is around. The shared spaces are nice and big. My favorite thing about the hostel was the yoga/exercise space! Overall, a lovely place to stay!” Read more
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Nicole
United States of America
“Cutest hostel ever! Shared spaces promote relaxation and interaction and ease! People don’t want to leave. We had a private room which was perfect but the form looked like a blast! Highly recommendable.”
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Annalise
United States of America
“Great place to stay in El Valle. Chill, but friendly. The staff was very helpful and had good advice about what to do in the area. The attached cafe has good coffee and breakfast was great. The garden was a great place to hang out and enjoy the cooler weather in the area. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen is well supplied. Overall a great place to stay! ” Read more
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Cafe/Bar Heaven's Cafe0.1 miles
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Restaurant Carlitos Pizzas & Empanadas0.4 miles
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Panama Pacifico International Airport42.1 miles
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Paitilla Airport46.7 miles
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Tocumen International Airport60.2 miles
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
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Amenities of Bodhi Hostel & Lounge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Game room
- Fishing
Food & Drink
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Tour desk
- Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
General
- Adults only
- Convenience store (on site)
- Designated smoking area
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- Catalan
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Chinese
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Bodhi Hostel & Lounge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Bodhi Hostel & Lounge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Bodhi Hostel & Lounge
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The prices at Bodhi Hostel & Lounge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Bodhi Hostel & Lounge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Check-in at Bodhi Hostel & Lounge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Bodhi Hostel & Lounge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Game room
- Fishing
- Movie nights
- Walking tours
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Bodhi Hostel & Lounge is 650 feet from the center of Valle de Anton.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Bodhi Hostel & Lounge (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
