Best Hostels in Boquete, Panama for Travelers on a Budget

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Only Habla Ya Spanish Students are eligible for the special rates for extended stays that appear on this page when they make their reservation through us. These special rates are offered to our students due to the amount of traffic that we generate for these hotels. Most of our recommended lodging options are located within walking distance to the school (3 - 10 minutes). If you prefer to be just out of town, Boquete Garden Inn (5 minute taxi drive or 30 minute walk) and Casa Pedro Boquete (10 minute drive, 1 hour walk) are a great choice.

Hostel Mamallena: great location, facilities & amazing customer service

Front View of Hostel Mamallena in Boquete, Panama

Hostal Mamallena is our favorite budget hostel in Boquete! When it comes to customer service, location and amenities, there is no other in Boquete like Mamallena. The hostal's building has plenty of character and its two story wooden structure was inspired by the typical coffee plantation estates of Boquete's mid-nineteenth century. There are a total of 9 private rooms with their own bathroom and another 2 with a shared bathroom. All private rooms have a double bed and most either have 2 doubles or a double and 2 singles. Hostal Mamallena can also accommodate 23 persons in 5 dorm rooms with bunk beds, and every room, just as the rest of the hostel, has a nice, cozy, country home feel and is bright and full of color. And you definitely can't beat it's central location, in the heart of Boquete, close to everything!

Dorm Room at Hostal Mamallena in Boquete

When it comes to added value and amenities, Mamallena is way ahead of the rest of Boquete's hostels. For starters, Mamallena has a true 24 hour desk service. It's huge kitchen is also available 24x7. Free pancakes, coffee and tea (not only for breakfast but all day long) are included in your stay's nightly rate. Not only a high speed wifi internet connection is available at no extra charge for those with laptos, but you will also find 3 desktop computers at the reception area for the exclusive use of the hostel's guest. If that wasn't enough Hostal Mamallena also has a lounge and dining room area with cable TV and hundreds of DVDs, a quiet reading area with a pleasant view to Boquete's main square and a chilled out balcony overlooking Boquete's mountains. After a long day of exploring Boquete, you can also head out to one of the hostel's outdoor gardens with comfy chairs, tables, hammocks, barbecue area and the hotel's own private bar.

Reception area of Hostal Mamallena in Boquete, Panama

To get to Hostal Mamallena go to Boquete's Central Park (the last bus stop from David) and you will see the hostal to your right. It is only one block away from Habla Ya Spanish School. Travelers love staying at Mamallena because of its great atmosphere and friendly staff. Being one of Boquete's largest hostels you will be able to meet travelers from all walks of life and swap stories and tips about Panama and other countries of Central and South America. You will also have plenty of opportunities to socialize, and to go out to Boquete's best bars and restaurants, not only with fellow travelers, but also with Mamallena's staff!

Hostal Mamallena Rates

	Habla Ya Student Price	Non Student Price
Dorm rooms	$10 per night	$11 per night
Private - Double	$25 per night	$27.50 per night
Private - Triple	$35 per night	$37 per night
Private - 4 persons	$40 per night	$44 per night

Note: rates INCLUDE Panama's 10% Hotel Tax.

Habla Ya highly recommends Mamallena because we know that our students will always encounter some of the friendliest and most helpful staff of any hostel in Panama. Be it information about Boquete's numerous hiking trails, the Caldera Hot Springs or the Cangilones de Gualaca, at Mamallena you will find knowledgeable staff willing to go the extra mile to make your stay a memorable one. They will share with you everything you need to know to enjoy Boquete's attractions on your own without having to spend that much by joining an organized tour. And you can always expect to receive objective advice no matter where you want to go or want to do! Please click here to make a reservation at Hostal Mamallena and we will make sure that you get your discount and a great room.

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Pension Topas: a Relaxed Quiet Setting just out of Town but still Close Enough

Pension Topas has 7 private rooms, 5 of which have their own private bathroom

Pension Topas is a family owned budget hostal conveniently located just out of the center of town, allowing you to enjoy a quiet and relaxed environment but still be within a 5 minute walk to downtown Boquete and Habla Ya Spanish School.

Once you walk through the main entrance of this hostel, you start feeling the peace and serenity that comes from a well kept garden in Boquete. The hosts at Pension Topas are the Schoeb family from Germany. Having been in Boquete for so many years they have a handful of tips about what to do, and their natural efficiency doesn't hurt anybody's stay in terms of having everything well mantained, clean and in working order.

Pension Topas, a pleasant hostel in Boquete by the river

This hostel has a total of 7 private bedrooms. The rooms are basic but clean, ample enough and nicely decorated with a retro european feel. 5 of the rooms have their own private bathrooms with hot water and can accommodate up to 4 guests each. The other 2 bedrooms share a bathroom beween the both of them.

In the outdoor area, there is also a small swimming pool for you to enjoy the sunny days of Boquete, and a nice terrace for guests to have a cup of coffee, eat breakfast (at an extra cost), or simply check your emails thanks to their wifi internet connection. Each morning by the river side garden you can enjoy a complementary cup of coffee to help start your day off.

Rooms at Pension Topas cost from $10 per night depending on the rooom at amount of guests

To reach Pension Topas: from main street, walk across the Central Park in direction of "El Municipio", then turn right, and keep walking straight past the police station, cross the block, then walk pass the "Machu Pichu" restaurant, pass another block and walk until you see the colorful sign of Pension Topas. The entrance will be on the left side of the street.

We recommend Pension Topas to those who like a nice, basic and quiet setting but close to our school at a low cost, and a cozy atmosphere. Prices are as follows:

Pensión Topas Rates

	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Triple Occupancy	Quadruple Occupancy
Private rooms shared bathroom	$12	$18	n.a.	n.a.
Private rooms with private bathrooms	$24.20	$35.2	$38.50	$48.50

Note: rates ALREADY INCLUDE Panama's 10% Hotel Tax.

Pension Topas completes our list of hostels within a low budget range. We chose this hostel because it is located very close to the town center but far enough to feel out of it. In our opinion you receive more than what you pay for if you consider its spacious rooms and beautiful garden area in the back of the hostel. Contact Us to make your reservaction at Pension Topas.

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Pensión Marilós: simple, quiet and clean... and you can't beat the price!

Buidling of Pension Marilos in Boquete, Panama

If you're really on a budget but still want to be in a nice and cozy place within walking distance to our Spanish school, you can't go wrong with Pensión Marilós.

One of Boquete's longest standing low budget hostels, Pensión Marilós has a long history of serving budget travelers who enjoy their own privacy and independence while they explore the province of Chiriqui.

Pensión Marilós definitively has a cozy, family - like atmosphere as most of Boquete's most traditional houses do. This charming building has 7 private rooms, some of which have shared bathrooms while others have their own.

Bedroom at Pension Marilos Hostel in Chiriqui

Although there are no meals served at Pension Marilos, Frank Galvas, the friendly owner and one of Boquete's most knowledgable residents, will let you use the kitchen at your own convenience to prepare all of your meals. Pension Marilos also has a nice dining area with stoned walls and rustic wooden tables and chairs, where guests can enjoy their breakfasts, lunches or dinners, or simply relax and watch TV in the adjacent living room.

Directions from downtown: from the bus stop, walk 2 blocks down the hill (south) on the main street to the Global Bank, turn left, pass the "Punto de Encuentro" restaurant (where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast), pass the first intersection and continue straight until the end of the second block. Pensión Marilós will be on the right corner.

Pensión Marilós Rates

Private Room with its own Bathroom	Private Room with Shared Bathroom	Small Private Room with Shared Bathroom
$15.40 (single or double occupancy)	$9.90 (single or double occupancy)	$6.60 per night (single occupancy only)

Note: rates ALREADY INLCUDE Panama's 10% Hotel Tax.

We selected Pension Marilós amongst our low budget hostels because you can't beat the value they offer: simple, clean and comfortable private rooms for independent travelers for under $16 night (and as low as $6.60) is a no brainer if you want your own space and you're also on a budget.

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