Name: Bodhi Hostel & Lounge
Address: Calle Principal, next to Melo, Valle de Anton, Panama, Calle Principal, next to Melo, Cocle, Panama
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $11 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hostel Bodhi Hostel & Lounge

Calle Principal, next to Melo, Valle de Anton, Panama –

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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.

Nicole

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!

Annalise

United States of America

Good location, good price for what you get. It is a hostel, not a hotel (keep that in mind!). Kitchen was very clean, although some items were not, but this depends on the people who used it before. Showers and toilets were clean as well! Room (private room) was small but absolutely adequate for a two night stay.

Monika

Germany

Good location, amazing staff. No better value for your (or anybody’s) money

Sardor

Uzbekistan

Beautiful location. Staff were helpful with arranging horseback riding, which was great.

Traveler

United States of America

Good location, friendly staff. Have all the needed appliances for cooking.

Jack

China

Jacob at the front desk was very helpful with check in/out process and also had good recommendations on what activities to do in the area and where to eat. I paid for laundry and I got all of my socks back. :) Oh, and the breakfast pancakes were delicious.

Mooregene

United States of America

The place is amazing! The decor is beautiful, the staff is very helpful and friendly, it’s very clean, and the breakfast was delicious, I’d totally recommend it.

Alejandra

Panama

Great breakfast included in the morning. The staff was also incredibly helpful in helping us figure out how to spend our time.

Stephanie

United States of America

Friendly staff Walking distance from center of town and market Nice breakfast Despite the 27 beds in one room, it was quite ok to sleep Nice common areas

Mafalda

Portugal

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9.3

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“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!”

Nicole 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.”

Annalise United States of America
“Good location, good price for what you get. It is a hostel, not a hotel (keep that in mind!). Kitchen was very clean, although some items were not, but this depends on the people who used it before.”

Monika Germany
“Good location, amazing staff. No better value for your (or anybody’s) money”

Sardor Uzbekistan
“Beautiful location. Staff were helpful with arranging horseback riding, which was great.”

Traveler United States of America
“Good location, friendly staff. Have all the needed appliances for cooking.”

Jack China
“Jacob at the front desk was very helpful with check in/out process and also had good recommendations on what activities to do in the area and where to eat.”

Mooregene United States of America
“The place is amazing! The decor is beautiful, the staff is very helpful and friendly, it’s very clean, and the breakfast was delicious, I’d totally recommend it.”

Alejandra Panama
“Great breakfast included in the morning. The staff was also incredibly helpful in helping us figure out how to spend our time.”

Stephanie United States of America
“Friendly staff Walking distance from center of town and market Nice breakfast Despite the 27 beds in one room, it was quite ok to sleep Nice common areas”

Mafalda Portugal

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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Valle de Anton! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Pet friendly

Free parking

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Restaurants & Markets *

Heaven's Cafe Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Carlitos Pizzas & Empanadas Restaurant
0.4 miles

Closest Airports *

Panama Pacifico International Airport
42.1 miles
Paitilla Airport
46.7 miles
Tocumen International Airport
60.2 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Good breakfast that was included. Great location and nice facilities and accommodation.”

Zdeněk

Czech Republic

9.5

“Location perfect, common areas very nice, they even have a place for yoga (you can borrow a mat), room and bed ok, nothing special. Helpful staff, they recommen...”

Tereza

Czech Republic

8.7

“Truly the best hostel I've stayed in Panama. All staff is wonderful and super friendly and will make you feel like home really. Also feels that the guest re...”

Jiri

Czech Republic

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Check-out

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Bodhi Hostel & Lounge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Bodhi Hostels reception is open until 10:00 PM, but late check ins are available if advised before arrival.

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.

“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.”

“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! ”

“Good location, good price for what you get. It is a hostel, not a hotel (keep that in mind!). Kitchen was very clean, although some items were not, but this depends on the people who used it before. Showers and toilets were clean as well! Room (private room) was small but absolutely adequate for a two night stay.”

“Jacob at the front desk was very helpful with check in/out process and also had good recommendations on what activities to do in the area and where to eat. I paid for laundry and I got all of my socks back. :) Oh, and the breakfast pancakes were delicious.”

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Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Denise
Germany

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a really nice stay and enjoyed the nature during a long hike. Also relaxing in the hammocks and a nice breakfast made our time in Bodhi hostel a lovely experience! Thank you!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Sara
Germany

4 helpful votes
10

“Great place, great price”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice breakfast

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Patrycja
Poland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice people and awesome breakfast!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 8, 2019

Zdeněk
Czech Republic

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Speaking english with the personnel was a bit challenging sometimes. But in the end no problems.
Good breakfast that was included. Great location and nice facilities and accommodation.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Guy
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nice quiet place with sea at the door

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 29, 2019

Christopher
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Facilities
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Front desk staff had very limited use of English which made communication difficult for us (they are apparently getting free English lessons so hopefully this will improve). Showers in the top floor around the private rooms were cold but the communal showers were nice and hot.
Good location and vibe. Free breakfast of pancakes was a nice treat.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 29, 2019

Theresa
Germany
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A hostel with a pretty sweet character, fantastic breakfast and really nice staff members who are happy to help you with anything!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 27, 2019

Nicole
United States of America
10

“El Valle is great but becomes amazing when you stay at Bodhi!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Shared Facilities
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We rented bikes that didn’t have functioning brakes but the roads are flat so it was nbd.
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.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 23, 2019

Kateřina
Czech Republic
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I really enjoyed staying there. The staff was super nice, breakfast was delicious and the garden and chill zone were just amazing!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Paul_McD
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
9.2

“Great Value ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing everything was fine.
The staff were friendly and very helpful. Good knowledge on what to do. Good location. Beds were comfortable. Good breakfast.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 21, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
9.6

“Very intimate hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No female dorm, but felt fine in the 27 person dorm. Everyone was respectful of quiet hours.
Very easy to meet other travelers to organize hikes. Very chill and friendly vibe.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

Tova
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Facilities
- • Stayed 1 night
No hot water :(
Bodhi was great! The staff were super helpful in recommending things to do in El Valle and gave us a detailed map with everything marked. The breakfast was great and they were very accommodating about our dietary restrictions. The room was simple but clean, and bathrooms were clean. There just wasn't any hot water for showering (though we learned this is common in Panama). Great stay overall! Great vibes and staff, and not too far from the attractions. I highly recommend renting their bikes if you are going to ziplining/hikes - we would have saved a lot of time that way.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Greg
United States of America
8.3

“Good solid hostel with friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Facilities
- • Stayed 3 nights
Great free pancake breakfast with fresh banana and pineapple and strong coffee (though the coffee maker could be faster). The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's pretty much the only hostel option in town, but they still do a great job keeping the place clean and friendly. The private room was comfortable and the bathrooms kept very clean. Central to everything and easy to walk or get buses to the major hikes in the area.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 5, 2019

Annalise
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“Great place in El Valle”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Facilities
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hot water wasn't working in the upstairs showers, but it worked downstairs. The bar down the road plays loud music until about 11 if noise will bother you.
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!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 4, 2019

Anonymous
Japan

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
There wasn't a whole lot of privacy if you book a private room, since there are always people right outside of your door. The staff were being rather cliquey during my stay and didn't really make me feel very included, and were not particularly interested in talking to the guests. The breakfast was good though, and the location is really nice. The back area is also really pretty and the cafe / chill area at the entrance is nice.

Stayed in July 2019

Sleeps	Room Type
	Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This bed in dormitory features a seating area, washing machine and stovetop. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Shared bathroom • Sitting area • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Washing machine • Patio • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Shared toilet • Kitchen • Guest bathroom • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Dining area • Dryer • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Barbecue • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Shared Facilities 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This double room has a barbecue, kitchenware and tile/marble floor. Room Facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Shared bathroom • Sitting area • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Shared toilet • Kitchen • Guest bathroom • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Barbecue • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This quadruple room has a dining area, seating area and oven. Room Facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Shared bathroom • Sitting area • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Shared toilet • Kitchen • Guest bathroom • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Dining area • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Barbecue • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This double room features a patio, barbecue and oven. This room has no window. Room Facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Shared bathroom • Sitting area • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Shared toilet • Kitchen • Guest bathroom • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Dining area • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Barbecue • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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