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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for fun things to do. You can enjoy activities like shopping in this destination, while the cafes offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social environment.

Based on our customers’ reviews, these Panama City hostels have the best ratings: Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. Panamá Experience Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels and linens. Hostel the pod 33 - Located within a 5-minute walk of Avenida Balboa. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. Hostel Loco Coco Loco - Located within a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find showers, free toiletries and linens in all rooms. Hostal Gemar - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms.

If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in Panama City, one of Expedia’s 27 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Panama City are July, August, June and November, with each month seeing an average of 369 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Panama City is known for its casinos, cafes and restaurants. Major attractions include Albrook Shopping Mall. Get out into nature with places such as Cinta Costera, Miraflores Locks and Metropolitan Nature Park. Cultural attractions include National Theater, Frank Gehry Biodiversity Museum and Colonial Religious Art Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Panama City in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), located 2.5 mi (4 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), located 6.3 mi (10.1 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at Iglesia del Carmen Station, Vía Argentina and Santo Tomas Station. If you’re eager to check out more of the area, make your way to Panama City Passenger Station to catch a train.