Bocas Del Toro Hostels
backpacking Bocas del Toro
Once you arrive in Bocas Del Toro, you are going to find it hard to leave. It is the epitome of beach/ island paradise, not overly expensive, and has everything from quiet beaches to water activities, or a bustling party scene. So where are the best places to stay in Bocas? We have assembled our top five Bocas Del Toro Hostels on the main island for under £20 per night below.
No.1 Bambuda Bocas Town: This may be a surprise to take the top spot, but the hostel is clean and tidy with nice beds that have a curtain for privacy (a curtain is always quite important for me I am not sure if this is a consideration for you all? Let us know). The hostel is tucked away on the North side of the Island, you are far enough away from 'the thick of it' to get a good night's sleep. It has a well-equipped kitchen. You will need a kitchen to keep costs down in Bocas, food and drink from establishments are not cheap. The hostel is on the waterfront with a small breakout area. It will set you back around £20 a night which is higher than some of the others on the list.
No.2 Las Olas Hostel: More basic than some of the newer hostels in the area, Las Olas is also more budget-friendly. What it does have though is a beautiful deck for sunset lovers, at £14 a night it offers value on the waterfront that other hostels do not and is still rated highly by backpackers.
No.3 Selina This is here for its location, a great spot on the water and again not a bad kitchen, but this Selina did not feel as 'backpacker friendly' as others, the main space along the water (where you want to be) is a bar and restaurant if you have not ordered anything you feel like you are crashing a restaurant! Do not expect a great night's sleep either, this hostel definitely had a 'younger vibe'. There was a lot of noise and people in and out of the room. Even with custom earplugs and a mask, that said you can stay at the Selina for around £16 a night which is not to bad too for a waterfront hostel with a good kitchen.
Hostal On The Sea: A wild card here and perhaps one for solo travelers trying to see Bocas but tuck themselves away from the wild night scene Hostal On The Sea is a more basic property that will allow you to hear the ocean as you sleep. With a small kitchen and at £17 a night this little retreat is going to offer a different experience to your standard.
No.5 Aqua Lounge Bocas del Toro: If you want a party hostel then this is the one, Aqua Lounge has a big sundeck and female-only dorms which is always good at party hostels. The Hostel is not on Bocas, it is the next island over but just a dollar boat ride away. This is an £18 dollar-a-night hostel, but experiences are hit and miss, I would recommend reading the reviews on booking before taking the plunge. Take this hostel on if you are on a 'non-stop party' vibe.
As always, do your research, look after your fellow backpackers, and respect the locals. Check out our blog on Bocas Island hoping to find out more about getting to and staying on other islands.
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