I just wanted to spend the time to write about a wonderful hostel I stayed at in Boquete yesterday. I found it very close to where the bus dropped us off in the town center. I was hoping to chat with someone about outdoor activities in the area and the hostel owner, Ryan, was more than helpful in delving into... More

I contacted Ryan prior to coming to boquete since he claims to have a travel agency. He never answered my questions about the area or how to get there. I was disappointed with his unwillingness to help so didn't stay there. I ended up walking into his hostel while I was in town but there was no receptionist to answer... More

Hostal Nomba was a great experience from the start. First, we could make reservations online and got exactly the room we wanted. The directions to the hostel were perfect (and if you've driven in Panama before, you appreciate good directions). Ryan greeted us upon arrival, explained about some of the trips we could take through the hostel, and set us... More

Our first night at this hostel a friend we were traveling with was attacking and almost raped in the common area (kitchen) in the middle of the night. The owner (who is American) didn't even bother to come to her aid. There is no security, no locks on any of the outside doors, and no mind or care for any... More

During my first night, a girl was attacked by a local in the lobby of the hostel since they have no security guard, no night staff and no locks on the outside door or gate. When we called the owner to get him here (at 2.30Am) he said he family was in town and he would swing by the next... More

This hostel is very comfortable. The staff are very friendly and have answers for all of your questions, and if they don't know off the top of their heads, they will find out for you. Breakfast is included which is rare to find in many hostels these days without paying extra. The evenings are relaxed and chill but a good... More

Would not recommend this place to fellow travelers. As another guest put it "Wow, this is the first do-it-yourself-hostel I ever stayed in!". Seriously, it was unmanned most of the time we were staying there and whenever you had a question or problem none was there to help. I should add that they are also running an adventure tour company,... More

To say this hostel is small is a gross understatement. If there was a category for nano-hostels, this would be the poster child. I stayed in their 10-bed mixed dorm and the room look like a game of bed Tetris... "Let's see how we can turn these five bunk beds to fit in this average sized room." Really, the beds... More

Sociable and friendly hostel. Changed hands, yet the LP description hasn't been updated. Much cosier than LP describe. Rosie couldn't be more helpful both for things in Boquete and around Panama - her connections are very useful. Breakfast of pancakes and coffee included. Wifi available. The social little bar has the feel of a mountain hut. The dorm room is... More