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Reviews of Old Bocasso

Calle 5ta, Bocas del Toro, Panama

#37 of 54 hotels in Bocas del Toro

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 44 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for an affordable and comfortable stay in Bocas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    8.0
    Great Stay in Bocas Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - there's no AC and it's very hot at night in the bedrooms. - the shower was too tiny for us (1,92 cm) and had low water pressure. - there's a long term tenant who doesn't really want other people there. She didn't do anything, but was a bit unfriendly.

    - Very nice staff, that gave us some beer for free - good price and good location! - The common area is nice and the little terrace great to chill on a rainy (or overly sunny) day. - The beds were also big and comfy :)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check in at 3 pm. Mosquito net on the windows. The payment on cash only

    Big room with amazing hot shower! The owner is so friendly and do everithing he can for let enjoy your stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to road works on the island quite noisy from 6 a.m.- just be aware of that- anyway life in Panama starts early morning...mosquito net in the windows would be good idea.

    Nicely renovated wooden local house. Comfy beds, drinking water for guests( important as on the island can't drink tap water), very clean, equipped kitchen. Close to boats.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The window was broken and didn’t have the thing to prevent the mosquitoes to get inside and the bed mosquito net fell off, I couldn’t sleep because the mosquitos were in the room. Should definitely fix the window

    Clean bedroom and specious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house was located in the ghetto, there was no garden view, just a hangout for men to drink on an over turned refrigerador.

    The room was nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice balcony and sweet historical building :)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC, it was really hot No moscito nets on the windows, mosquiro net for the bed was too small

    The owner was super nice and it was really easy to get in contact with him.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    9.0
    Small and cozy hostel with wonderful host close to main road
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    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.

    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

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed and misquito net are very small for two persons.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The neighbourhood can be noisy sometimes but you are in centre of the town and that is how it is here in Bocas :-)

    Everything was perfect for what I needed, great location, kitchen, very clean and secure place. I would definitaly recommend Old Boccaso.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Roosters in the morning.

    The style of the house, all that authentic old stuff. Quiet nights

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that the room has openings above the windows means that at night all kinds of insects can enter if you use the big light. Sleep with mosquito net is necessary. Ventilator was strong but very loud.

    Location is quiet from the party area, but loud from chicken, dogs, birds in the early morning. Cozy room, has everything you need for a simple stay. Jarek is a nice and uncomplicated man, and helps if there are issues. Great view from the room outside the window

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hostess. Amazing location and the place has everything you need.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    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.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Cool place, atmosphere that I love :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the neighbor's music didn't suit me, but he was able to turn it down when I asked

    location, comfort, cleanliness, kindness of the host deserve the highest rating

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    10
    Amazing experience, :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy surroundings, but that also has its charm and atmosphere. Barking dogs, crowing roosters, squawking parrots are ok, but sometimes the neighbors turn on their Caribbean-style disco. Not everyone likes it, but I noticed that it is like that all over the city and it is hard to blame the hosts. +++

    The property met our expectations. Perfect location. The facility is clean and well-kept. Although in an old style, a bit like grandma's in the countryside. But that's how all of Bocas is. The host is very friendly and communicative. Staying in this place is a great pleasure.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is really close to restaurants, bars and water taxis. The room and beds were comfy and the bathroom has a great space, it has cold and hot water in the shower.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    10
    I'm sure I couldn't find a better place for that price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A little bit too noisy neighborhood

    The location is nice, near center of the town, and it is convenient to go to the central city. Surrounding shops, restaurants, bars are plentiful, locals live. The room facilities are sufficient. The water pressure was small and not very warm.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    10
    Cozy, charming and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Planned on staying one night but ended up extending every day for almost a week😂 Such a lovely little place in Bocas, and hosts were absolutely amazing🥰

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    10
    výborná atmosféra a skvělá zábava
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything according to my expectations. The comfort is relative for this price.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    10
    Great !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great everything. I had a very nice stay. The location was fantastic nearby to center. It was a cozy flat. Highly recommend,

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    10
    Amazing place !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are streets under renovation in all town, a bit noisy of neighborhood. Locals like to have fun :) but they are very nice and know when have to stop.

    Advantages: central location, trips to places like from a fairy tail, unforgettable atmosphere of the hotel - old Panamanian colonial atmosphere, delicious fruit, nice people, excellent hosts.

    Stayed in October 2024

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