Bocasso
Calle 5ta, Bocas Town, Panama
Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Bocasso is nestled in Bocas Town, a 17-minute walk from Istmito. The property provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. At the hostel, each room has air conditioning and a private bathroom. Guests at Bocasso will be able to make the most of activities in and around Bocas Town, like cycling. Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport is 0.6 miles away.
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82 $ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for Bocasso
"This place was just magical: beautiful from the outside and inside, the kitchen was well equipped, the bed was comfortable, and it's in the quiet part of the town where you can feel there is an actual community, where people greet each other. I loved it! Thank you, Gregory and the team, for such an experience - I hope to be back!!!"
"Aucun."
"Perfect location if you want to be close to everything but relatively far away from the noise."
"The water pressure in the bathroom wasn’t good and we quickly understood why there were no curtains. Also, since it’s an old house and we were in the first room, you could hear absolutely EVERYTHING (not good for the light sleepers)."
"Very pleasant Caribbean house with a common area that’s essentially a kitchen/living room. Host Gregory very helpful and attentive. Short walk to the heart of Bocas. Clean, comfortable. I would stay here again."
"Walls are thin so you’re somewhat at the mercy of other guests regarding noise."
"The house is simple, but very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay there. The location is great,within walking distance to restaurants, the port, the main square (to catch the bus), and with a supermarket next door. Katarina was very nice and attentive. I would recommend it for an affordable and comfortable stay in Bocas."
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"I found this place last minute and really appreciated that it was pet-friendly and had self check-in, which made everything super easy. The hosts were easy to contact via WhatsApp and responded quickly. There’s no AC, but the bedroom has a large, powerful fan, and there’s another in the shared living room area, so it stayed comfortable. I also appreciated the comfy seating at the dining table. The kitchen area was clean and well equipped."
"Aucun."
"Staff were amazing, attentive and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location. AC would have been nice, but was fine with the fan. Recommended!"
"Aucun."
"Cute accommodation and very well cared for. Kitchen had everything I needed, warm water was working without problems, room was big and clean. There was a little outside area with some chairs and a hammock, which I loved using. Also property ist quite secure - for the outside front door you need a number passcode."
"Aucun."
"Good value for money accommodation. The host Jarek was very friendly and helpful with everything!"
"The neighborhood was very noisy."
"CUSTOMER SERVICE: Jarek was incredibly helpful and so kind. He sent such a nice welcome message and I immediately felt like a valued customer. I ended up shortening my stay, which was no problem - I very much appreciated his flexibility. KITCHEN: Fully equipped kitchen including blender. AMENITIES: Room had lots of shelves and wardrobe to put things. Bathroom was a bit small but it was not a problem. LOCATION: About 5 min from main road in a residential area. I personally loved waking up to the sound of dogs and hens. other travelers may not. PORCH: It had a little balcony with chairs, perfect to enjoy your meal or watch people"
"NO AIRCON: I made the booking last minute and oversaw that it didn't have AIRCON. During the day, the room gets really hot but at night with the fan on, it does cool down. VIBE: I was there at low season so apart from me, there was only one more guest. As a solo traveler, it felt too lonely, hence I only stayed one night. If you value your own space without seeing many others (there are 4 rooms in total), then you will like it very much. PAYMENT: Cash only."
"A fantastic place to stay in Bocas Town! Katarina was a lovely, helpful host providing clear check in info and tips about the area. Location is central and perfect for convenience - 6 min walk to ferry port and super close to plenty of nice restaurants, bars, shops, etc. The room was spacious, clean, air conditioned and nicely decorated. There's also a well equipped kitchen which was always clean. We loved being able to sit out on the patio listening to the birds chirping. Good value for money by Panama standards, particularly given the location and facilities. Highly recommend!"
"Aucun."
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Guest reviews
"La isla es preciosa y la comida (incluida en el precio) riquísima. Tienes que saber a dónde vas, no hay grandes comodidades, no hay electricidad durante todo el día y la comida varía poco entre pescado y pollo, aún así duermes en el paraíso, la cama es cómoda y todo está limpio. Puedes contratar con ellos el transfer desde Ciudad de Panamá. El precio incluye desayuno, comida y cena y una excursión por las islas de al rededor durante un día. Tienes opción de pagar un poco más y tener cabaña con suelo de madera y baño privado."
"Highly recommended! It took us a while to find the right boat. We almost booked a smaller boat for basically the same price but look no further, Renaissance is a beautiful well kept boat and much bigger than the average and very spacious inside. We spent a few nights on board Renaissance and I have to say I did not expect that high level of service. From the moment we stepped on board we felt like home. A wonderful family dynamic. Captain Morgan is very professional and we felt safe at all times. He took us to the most beautiful islands and incredible snorkeling spots. Petra's cooking was just extraordinary. The flavors and the presentation were spectacular. The kids were very lovely and polite and they helped us as guides on the islands since we don't speak spanish, it seems like they know all the locals which we found adorable. /Pierre"
"The location is incredibly beautiful. With this Island comes the subk ship experience where you can snorkel, lay on the beach, swim, have cocktails. And live the dream. While the location are more rustic than on Main Land I recommend anyone to go for an unforgettable memory"
"Nice owner. Bed was hard. In from the US and new to Panama. I've not adjusted yet"
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