Reviews of Hostal Hansi
Calle 2a, Bocas del Toro, Panama

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Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is so central within bocas town! It’s hard to beat! And the value for money is incredible with such friendly staff!
It can be a little noisy at the weekend but the central location is the reason! It’s worth it!
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBasic, clean and comfortable. In middle of town good location - was quiet when we visited. Good value for money.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewClean, comfortable, small, helpful staff. I would definitely return.
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewMy favorite budget hotel a great value. The family is lovely and maintains the hotel at a high standard.
Reviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything. It was excellent
A lot of street noise at night but the town is small. You will get noise if you stay in the town. No fault of the hostel
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewsuper nice place! the staff was very friendly and the place offers you everything you need. It's close to supermarkets and the water taxis and there are two small common areas so you could meet other travelers.
quite loud sometimes at night but just bring some earplugs and you'll be fine
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe room and all facilities were clean and comfortable. The location was perfect.
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe room had everything, a shelf, clothes rack and plenty of hooks, table and chair. Love the hot water system. A smart TV, I did not subscribe to any of the apps so was not used. Kitchen was good everyone a spot in the fridge. Location is good in the centre of town.
The fridge temp is at one setting so my avocado and boil eggs froze up. A separate storage unit outside the fridge would of been good too, there was no where to put other stuff but in your room.
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGood Wi-Fi for working remote. Great location. Hot shower water. A full kitchen to use to make meals
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWarm cozy and clean room, comfortable bed, useful shelves and hooks to put clothes and personal items, great working a/c, good taste of colours materials and details
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI liked everything. It was my 4th time staying there, and the place never disappoints. The kitchen is spacious, clean and well equipped, the staff are friendly but discreet, the location is the best.
Since I was there during the Carnival time, it was a bit loud during the night. But nothing to do with the Hostal Hansi, just that time of the year.
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat location in the center of town
Nothing
Reviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIt was a great experience, the location was perfect, right in the center of Bocas Town, the staff were very kind. The room was nice, super comfy, the bed was very comfortable, the balcony was cute, the tv has the national satelital antena and have a lot of channels, everything was perfect, I will surely come back and definitely recommend!!
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewgreat location
they could replenish toiletries more often
Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location in the city center. The owner and his wife were friendly and helpful
Reviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe stuff were very nice helpful location is great close to everything you need.
I didn't like the shower hardly had power,the bed wasn't so comfortable but it's because I am used to king size bed and a good mattress. The kitchen utensils needs to be upgrading seriously. But overall we had a pleasant stay.
Thanks for your review. Hansi hostel is accessible to travelers with limited budget, we are not a 5 star hotel, we are a hostel. We invite you to book hotels in the area where you can find the amenities you mention, as well as a swimming pool, jacuzzi, etc.
Thanks for your review. Hansi hostel is accessible to travelers with limited budget, we are not a 5 star hotel, we are a hostel. We invite you to book hotels in the area where you can find the amenities you mention, as well as a swimming… Show more
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI felt safe, cozy, and truly welcomed, making my stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat hostel, very clean. Lovely kitchen with all you need for cooking and areas to sit and eat and chill. There is a safe in the room also. I enjoyed my stay here very much.
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe location is excellent, very close to where the taxi boats arrive/depart and close to the shops. The single room is exactly as it appears in the photos published. The bathroom is shared with another single room and there is no hot water for showering. The place is clean and comfortable. The staff is very attentive and helpful.
A little noisy neighborhood in my first night. There is no hot water for showering, but they allowed me take a shower in another bathroom with hot water.