Reviews of OyeBonita Hostel
Calle 66 Oeste, R, Panama City, Panama

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Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewOur second time here. Lovely place and Stephanie is so kind.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewamazing hospitality, kind hosts, great environment, clean rooms
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStefany was beyond helpful in making me feel at home and answering every question. Her English and enthusiasm are impecable. House is in safe area near a laundry , corner store and nearby traditional restaurants. 20 min Uber to Casco Viejo or Albrook Mall( it takes that long to get anywhere in P. City.)
Neighborhood noise seems to be on par with rest of Panama. I had ear plugs.
Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe HOST! The rooms were simple but with character. All I was really looking for during my stay. I had the opportunity to enjoy Panama City for a few hours and afterwards had a full night's rest!
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Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI'd call this place home. Stefany is the most special host I've ever met. She treats everyone absolutely wholeheartedly, helps you in every possible way, even integrates your life into hers by bringing you a lot of love from both her and her family members.. She is capable of all that simply because she loves what she's doing, it's her life instead of just a job.. I'd definitely come back to my "home" no matter how far away I am.. It's a place where all of your worries go away the moment you enter, because she does all the worries for you.. 😄😄😆😆
Absolutely nothing..
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewMy friend and I stayed twice during our trip together and we loved it both times. The location feels very safe, there is a small shop over the road where you can get SIM card and larger ones within 15 minutes walk for food shops. All the facilities are very nice, clean, and well equipped, and you’re also able to pay for laundry if you need to. The highlight was definitely the owner Stephanie, who is a natural host and can give you so much great advice as she knows and loves the city so well! She is a super kind and thoughtful person who made our time in Panama City extra special 💕
Reviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewIt was basic. The hostess was nice.
Not hot water in shower. There were 2 bugs in our room. Room smelled like a damp basement. Floor was dusty.
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe room we were staying in qas so comfortable. It was pitch black at night so we had a fantastic sleep. The Air Con was brilliant. Stephanie, the owner, was so so friendly and helpful and really got us out of a little hole we were in. She didn't have to but went above and beyond to be as helpful as she could be. So very grateful for this. We will pass through again in a few months and will definitely stay again as the hostel was perfect. All that you want in a hostel.
Nothing
Reviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLoved my stay! Definitely worth the price. The owner is very kind and accommodating
Reviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery clean and homey accommodation. They’re very nice and helpful :) I stayed here to do the San Blas tour.
Reviewed: 8 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewClean and comfortable, access to full kitchen and decent wifi. Host is very helpful!!
Not very easy to find and could be more inviting from the outside
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewSpacious, clean & quiet interior, beautiful & supportive host and family!
Everything was great!
Reviewed: 6 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewStephanie is a great host. We had whats app contact even before I aarrived. Her english is great and we had nice conversations. Also she send me lots of information. Thete is a kitchen and there is a coffeemaker. Good matras, safe neighbourhood. You need an uber to get to town.
The rooms have no windows. As everywhere in Panama the shower does not get hot.
Reviewed: 18 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVery friendly staff. I could check in earlier and stay longer on the day I was leaving so I didn’t have to wait at the airport all day
Room was quite small and no window. For one night okay
Reviewed: 22 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe host was excellent. Very friendly, attentive and welcoming. I also liked the decor of the facility. I liked the location, which was very nice and quiet. And i particularly liked how clean the place was.
No lockers to put away things. The bathroom was particularly hot and stifling, and the AC didn't cool enough.
Reviewed: 13 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewIt's a nice place for a short stay. The staff is good and they are trying to improve their services. The only issue was the mosquito in the room.
Reviewed: 10 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewFriendly owner Nice neighborhood Fully equipped kitchen A/C all day
No downsides
Reviewed: 25 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified review- In-room AC could be turned on without schedule - Very friendly and helpful host - Facilities are new or remodeled - Laundry possible - Room and hostel regularly cleaned - Will install lockers soon
Reviewed: 21 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewWe had an excellent stay at OyeBonito Hostel. Stefany is a great host, contact before hand was excellent and she even picked us up from Albrook station and drove us to the hostel because she was in the neighbourhood which was much appreciated after a long bus journey! The hostel is very new and everything matches the photos, comfortable beds, air conditioning and good wifi! The kitchen is well stocked and spacious. We stayed in both the dorm and the private room. The dorm felt nice spacious and the private room was very comfortable. Stefany was always on hand to help us and gave us so many good tips!
The only thing I would add is a small reading light by the beds! But other than that everything was great
Reviewed: 7 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewSuper clean, comfortable beds and Stephanie the host is very friendly and very helpful she gave me lots of good recommendations like the free Mola museum in casco viejo, will come back here when I’m back in the city