Hostel

Cliff's Hostel

8.2Fabulous(568)

Bocas del Toro, PanamaView map0.41km from city centre

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Looking for the perfect place to chill out and hang your hat (or your surfboard) while you're on vacation in Bocas? Check us out!

Free WiFi, free breakfast (pancakes and coffee), and free cable TV. Full kitchen for guest's usage. Printing service (paid).
We can also book you some great tours including luminescence, scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing and many more.
Come to Bocas del Toro and stay in our hostel. You'll have a great time. Also, explore our many different beaches.

We are located in a quiet area, very close to the main street. We are 3 blocks away from the Bookstore Bar and next to the Hawaii convenience store.

We have nice rooms with 4 bunk beds, free air conditioning, free breakfast, free cable TV with HBO, nice common areas, kitchen open for guest usage from 8am-11pm, free WiFi and great rooftop balcony with beautiful views. Come find out what makes us so special!

Hostel Luego Conditions and Policies:

Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival.

Check in from 14:00.(If you arrive earlier and the room is available, you can go right in. If not available prior, we can store your bags)
Check out before 11:00.

Payment upon arrival by cash.

Taxes included.
Breakfast included.

General:
Reception open from 8am to 9pm.
No curfew.
Non smoking.
The maximum period of stay is of 14 days.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Breakfast
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Luggage Storage
Tours/Travel Desk
Housekeeping
Card Phones
Reception (limited hours)

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Reviews

8.2Fabulous(568)

Value for Money
8.4
Security
8.9
Atmosphere
7.5
Cleanliness
7.5
Staff
9.1
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.1

Summary of traveller reviews

Cliff's Hostel in Bocas Del Toro is praised for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, creating a welcoming, social atmosphere. Guests enjoy the DIY pancake breakfast and the convenient location. Some recent reviews mention issues with cleanliness and a lack of privacy in bathrooms.

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Stayed in Apr 2026

8.0

Charelle

Female, 31-40, Netherlands

Just a proper nice hostel. Kitchen, AC in the privates, sweet and helpful staff. It’s a bit further walk, but not that far. Less social environment than other hostels, but you can make easily friends at parties or tours in this area!

Stayed in Apr 2026

9.4

Robyn

Female, 31-40, England

Staff were really lovely and there were lots of places to chill and be comfortable

Stayed in Apr 2026

Jade

Female, 18-24, USA

Loved it here. I kept extending because of how much i liked it here and because bocas is just beautiful. If reccomend Cliff’s. Some cool people wind up here :)

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Location

G street, between 5th and 6th, Bocas del Toro, Panama

0.4km from city centre

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About Bocas del Toro

7.5Very Good(26 Reviews)

Activities

8.8

Eating out

7.2

Shopping

5.0

Chilling out

9.2

Transport

7.2

Sightseeing

7.5

Culture

7.1

Nightlife

7.7

Value for Money

7.7

About Bocas del Toro

If you like your adventures heart-racing and your lifestyle laid-back, Bocas del Toro is the place to be. This Caribbean province consists of nine islands and dozens of cays and islets, each covered in white sands, rugged mountains or lush forests. Whether you fancy a jungle trek, a snorkel in turquoise waters or a lazy day on a beach, Bocas del Toro has you covered. The tiny town has a lively bar scene too, including island-hopping bar tours and rum cocktails by the sea.

Most Bocas del Toro hostels are on Isla Colón, Isla Bastimentos or Isla Solarte. You can find plenty within a few minutes' walk of a beach, some with waterslides, and even a Bocas del Toro hostel with a diving tower and a trampoline for jumping into the sea. To help travellers meet each other, many places host socials like BBQs, walks and film nights. Some hostels in Bocas del Toro offer free Wi-Fi, and to keep you cool after a long day of exploring, look out for those that provide air con in the rooms.

The main town of Bocas del Toro goes by the same name. You'll find it on Isla Colón – a well-developed island with great surfing, bustling beaches and a lively bar scene. Isla Carenero is a short boat ride away and is a great place to escape the crowds. You can sample delicious fresh seafood and walk the hour-long trip around the coast on this peaceful forested island. Isla Bastimentos contains turtle nesting grounds, coral reefs and jungles for hiking in, and is well worth a day trip by boat.

Bocas del Toro's attractions make the most of the area's natural beauty. Take a boat taxi to Starfish Beach to float in the warm ocean and watch the abundant starfish and crabs go by. Boat trips will take you to the edge of Sloth Island, where you can spot hundreds of these creatures living their slow-paced lives. Back on Isla Colón, you can visit Playa Bluff to do some surfing. For something a little quirky, go to the Plastic Bottle Village to see homes built from recycled materials.

You can fly into Isla Colón via Bocas del Toro International Airport, though you'll need to catch a connection in Panama City first. The town is less than 10 minutes' walk from the airport. To explore the islands themselves, you're best off on foot, although there are some buses on Isla Colón. The best way to get from island to island is by using a water taxi.