About

Welcome to Bodhi Hostel, where everything is designed with passion and nature in mind. Most of the furniture and decorations are handmade with recycled products or renewable resources. Through traveling, we hope for you to learn more about our world, about yourself, about people and cultures. Bodhi Hostel is named after the very tree under which Buddha achieved enlightenment. In creating an open and sociable atmosphere, we want you to make new friends, and leave feeling a little enlightened yourself.

We offer free breakfast, high speed internet WiFi, lockers, bikes for rent, communal kitchen, bbq area and bar with affordable beer.

Every bed in our place has a comfortable semi-therapeutic mattress (the same ones used in hospitals), pillow, hotel quality linen, towel, electric plug, individual lamps, fan, and curtains.

Our mission is to provide you with the best experience possible, whether you need a local guide or directions to get to the main attractions, we will do everything in our means to satisfy your needs.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Coworking Space
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.5Superb(984)
  • Value for Money
    9.5
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    9.2
  • Cleanliness
    9.4
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    9.2
Summary of traveller reviews

Bodhi Hostel & Lounge in El Valle de Anton is praised for its friendly and helpful staff, great location, and excellent value. Guests enjoy the clean facilities, well-equipped kitchen, and the beautiful garden area perfect for relaxing. The free breakfast is a consistent highlight. It's well-suited for backpackers and solo travellers seeking a relaxed atmosphere and information on local hikes.

Stayed in Sept 2026
8.6
T
Tom
Male, 25-30, England
Triple bunks in the dorms with a privacy curtain are nice and you have your own fan. Filtered water free of charge. Good location in the middle of town and staff really helpful with hikes and bus info etc. only problem was loud French people talking like they are the only people in the room at 2am but that’s not the hostels fault. Breakfast is disappointing and they make one at a time so can take a while to get your food so not ideal if you want to get out early for a hike
Stayed in Aug 2026
9.7
J
Joanna
Couple, 25-30, England
Good kitchen and great lay out of the chill space making socialising easy! Great included breakfast and good kitchen facilities too! Only complaint was the staff coming and talking in the door at 6.30am loudly.
Stayed in Jul 2026
8.9
F
Florian
Male, 18-24, Netherlands
best place to stay in this little town
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Location

Main Street, Next to Melo, El Valle de Anton, Panama
0.5km from city centre