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Bodhi Hostel & Lounge

Calle Principal

Description

We offer free breakfast, high speed internet WiFi, lockers, bikes for rent, communal equipped kitchen, bbq area, Shisha/Hookah (water pipe) lounge and bar with affordable beer.
El Valle is famous for its nature, spring like temperature, cozy atmosphere, trekking routes, “La India Dormida Mountain”, mud springs and Sunday Market.

Every bed in our place has a super comfortable semi-therapeutic mattress (the same ones used in hospitals), pillow, super cleand brand new cotton linen, towel, electric plug, individual lamps and curtains.

We are right in the middle of town, at its main street; therefore, most attractions are located within walking distance and reachable by bicycle. We are less than 5 minutes walking from the famous local marker, 10 minutes from the butterfly house and less than 20 minutes walking from the wildlife exhibition center called “El Nispero”.
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 hands to satisfy your needs.

Bodhi Hostel & Lounge Policies and Conditions:

Check in from 14:00.
Check out before 12:00.

Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival.
Payment upon arrival by cash.

Taxes included.
Breakfast included.

No curfew.

Facilities

  • ATM
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Bicycle Hire
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Board games
  • Book Exchange
  • Breakfast Included
  • Cafe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Common Room
  • Free City Maps
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fridge/Freezer
  • Hairdryers
  • Hot Showers
  • Housekeeping
  • Jobs Board
  • Key Card Access
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Linen Included
  • Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Meals available
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Parking
  • Reading Light
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Towels for hire
  • Utensils
  • Washing machine

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Reviews

Traveler Reviews

“Very nice stay. Would recommend and book again :)”

Rating: 5 Reviewed on March 26, 2025

Very nice hostel. Friendly staff. Clean & nicely decorated property. Breakfast was very good. Several activities throughout the week for the guests to get to know each other or go on group hikes. We...

“Very nice hostel!”

Rating: 5 Reviewed on March 22, 2025

Cozy and clean hostel. Friendly staff and a nice location in the city. Nice hike made from here. There is also a beautiful garden where you can hang your laundry and chill out. We sat there with some...

“Cheerful hostel with very cozy garden”

Rating: 4 Reviewed on March 20, 2025

We had one of the few double rooms - no private bathroom, but there is simply no such thing here, is also clearly mentioned. Room is very small, reduced to the essentials, but also fits so, because...

Directions

Bus from Panama City:

From the Main Bus Terminal in Albrook Mall, take the direct bus heading to El Valle de Anton (leaves every 20 minutes until 7pm, $4.50). Upon arrival, ask the driver to drop you off at MELO, we are right next door.

Bus from elsewhere:

Take any bus to San Carlos (most that runs on the Inter-American highway pass by there). Transfer to the bus for El Valle de Anton. Upon arrival, ask the driver to drop you off at MELO, we are right next door.

By Car:

From Panama City, drive west until you pass Coronado and San Carlos. 5 minutes later you will see on your right a red sign saying “Las Uvas”. Turn right there and in 40 minutes you will arrive in El Valle de Anton. Head along the main street until you get to MELO (big yellow sign with green). We are located right next door.

Policies

Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival. In case of no show, guests will be charged for the first night of reservation.

Bodhi Hostel & Lounge Policies and Conditions:

Check in from 14:00.
Check out before 12:00.

Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival.
Payment upon arrival by cash.

Taxes included.
Breakfast included.

No curfew.