Located in Puerto Viejo, a 2-minute walk from Negra Beach, Pagalù Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a garden view. At the hostel each room includes bed linen and towels. Cocles Beach is 1.2 miles from Pagalù Hostel, while Jaguar Rescue Center is 2.8 miles away. The nearest airport is Captain Manuel Nino International Airport, 29 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 231 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>central location</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> of Pagalù Hostel. The staff were praised for their friendliness. The well-equipped <b>kitchen</b> was a highlight. However, <b>room comfort</b> received mixed reviews, with some guests noting noise issues. Overall, a pleasant stay with a few minor concerns.
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Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for Puerto Viejo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Monika
    Brazil Brazil
    Very clean, well located, good rooms and location. Friendly staff.
  • Christina
    Panama Panama
    The location is amazing. You can walk a short distance to stores, shops, the beach and bank. There are also tons of ways to get around bike rentals right next door. The staff is friendly, honest, and professional. Most importantly I like the...
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Older hostel. Community mixed ages. Staff super friendly. Perfect location near everything. Repairs underway, but clean and secure.
  • Lennard
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Super friendly staff, good location and well designed. Clean and a nice community vibe. The owners helped me look for trips to Panama and also watched my car when I was away.
  • Miriam
    Germany Germany
    - Very well equipped kitchen - Spacious room - Spacious common areas - mosquitonets in windows and 2 fans - new sheets after 3 days We would definitely stay here again!
  • Alicia
    Germany Germany
    Really cozy hostel with a huge chillout area. The rooms have enough space for you stuff and the beds are comfortable. The kitchen was the cleanest one I saw during my travels.
  • Gordon
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautifully landscaped, safe, friendly and helpful staff, clean and bright, provided bins for food, fans in the bedrooms, inside and outdoor spaces to lounge, quiet location near restaurants, beach and shops, wi Fi.
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved how clean and open the space was with beautiful vegetation everywhere. I liked all the outside sitting/lounge options.
  • Kes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great facilities, location, really clean friendly staff and lots of interesting travellers , super clean, the building is all open plan but secure, really good design
  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the owners, they went above and beyond to help with any of our needs..the room was perfect.nice hot showers..it was nice and quiet.

Area info

Amenities of Pagalù Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules
Pagalù Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

One child up to 6 years old can share bed in private rooms for free. No children allowed in dorms.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Pagalù Hostel

  • Check-in at Pagalù Hostel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Pagalù Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Pagalù Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Pagalù Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Pagalù Hostel is 650 feet from the center of Puerto Viejo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.