Name: El Machico Hostel
Address: AV 5a B Sur, Casa 2 . , Panama City, Panama, AV 5a B Sur, Casa 2 ., Panama, Panama
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $14 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hostel El Machico Hostel

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AV 5a B Sur, Casa 2 . , Panama City, Panama –

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Good location. Good shower. Pool and seating area is great!

Ghassan, Canada

Hostel's pretty good, clean, comfy beds and bathrooms with hot water

Gabriel, Brazil

A great place to crash to avoid the noise of Casco Viejo. Helpful staff and comfortable facilities.

Sam, United States of America

Staff was helpful in booking tours. Free breakfast was delicious and it starts early at 5am. Rooms were clean. Hot water.

Michelle, Canada

Everything. Very well thought out hostel, great bang for your buck and excellent service and facilities.

Jen, Canada

Friendly staff; Clean rooms; Good water pressure in shower; Open communal space

Robyn, United States of America

Pancakes for breakfast!! Very clean with staff being extremely helpful

Javviisito, Spain

The hostel has a pool and is near buses and the cinta costera.

Wendy, United States of America

The staff were super firendly and helpful, the hostel was very nice an lively and in a good location.

Amichai, United States of America

Nice pool Great prices on items Staff member Roger was cool Nice location AC at night is great

John, United States of America

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8.9

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What guests loved the most:
“Good location. Good shower. Pool and seating area is great!”

Ghassan Canada
“Hostel's pretty good, clean, comfy beds and bathrooms with hot water”

Gabriel Brazil
“A great place to crash to avoid the noise of Casco Viejo. Helpful staff and comfortable facilities.”

Sam United States of America
“Staff was helpful in booking tours. Free breakfast was delicious and it starts early at 5am. Rooms were clean. Hot water.”

Michelle Canada
“Everything. Very well thought out hostel, great bang for your buck and excellent service and facilities.”

Jen Canada
“Friendly staff; Clean rooms; Good water pressure in shower; Open communal space”

Robyn United States of America
“Pancakes for breakfast!! Very clean with staff being extremely helpful”

Javviisito Spain
“The hostel has a pool and is near buses and the cinta costera.”

Wendy United States of America
“The staff were super firendly and helpful, the hostel was very nice an lively and in a good location.”

Amichai United States of America
“Nice pool Great prices on items Staff member Roger was cool Nice location AC at night is great”

John United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Panama City –

One of our best sellers in Panama City! Located in the Marbella district in Panama City, 1.9 mi from Canal Museum of Panama, El Machico Hostel features a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.

The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom, air conditioning, hairdryer, cable TV, bed linens and Playstation.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property as well open-air cinema and a tour desk.

You can play billiards at this hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Metropolitan National Park is 1.9 mi from El Machico Hostel, while Presidential Palace is 1.9 mi from the property.

This is our guests' favorite part of Panama City, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Panama City! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Airport shuttle

Free WiFi

Swimming pool

Free parking

Non-smoking rooms

24-hour front desk

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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Located in the real heart of Panama City, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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An Inside Look at El Machico Hostel

At a hostel you can meet people from all around the world, share stories, wonders and of course be part of the adventure of travelling. The word hostel“ does not describe only a place. It describes a philosophy. Enjoy your stay at El Machico Hostel…We’re back!!!

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Canal Museum of Panama
1.9 miles
Presidential Palace
1.9 miles
Metropolitan National Park
1.9 miles
Ancon Hill
2.5 miles
Maracana Stadium
3 miles
Panama Viejo Cathedral
3.2 miles
Bridge of the Americas
3.9 miles
Rod Carew National Stadium
4.6 miles
Estadio Rommel Fernandez
5.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Rey Supermarket
0.8 miles
A Banda Restaurant
0 miles
Petit Paris Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Burger King Restaurant
0.2 miles
Tree House Market Supermarket
0.2 miles
Crepes & Waffles Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Hard Rock Cafe Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles
Deli K Supermarket
0.3 miles
Nación Sushi Restaurant
0.4 miles

Natural Beauty

Cinta Costera/Avenida Balboa Ocean/Sea
0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Tocumen International Airport
11.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Clean, good location, had a pool, staff were really accommodating and nice. We are returning for our last night here ”

Hannah

United Kingdom

“Cleanest modern hostel I had in this area, well-equipped kitchen, helpful staff, cheap. Great community area to meet new people. Nice pool. You can get tanned h...”

Kay

Germany

9.5

“The location of the hostel is perfect. The staff is very nice and helpful. The atmosphere is nice and the pool is just amazing.”

Becca87

Germany

9.1

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From 1:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

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The Fine Print

Please note that groups of more than 6 are not accepted.

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Reviewed: January 16, 2019

Lisa
Ireland
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Firenze - Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice place to chill out Easy walk to some shops & afew restaurants Quiet residential area

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Vinu
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Firenze - Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean cozy friendly staff.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 12, 2019

Brad
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Venezia - Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough bathrooms. Breakfast was basic
Friendly staff

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Hannah
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean, good location, had a pool, staff were really accommodating and nice. We are returning for our last night here

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Anonymous
Canada

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Venezia - Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There should be some kind of age limit. It was uncomfortable to share a dorm with people over 70 years old barely wearing any clothes and snoring louder than you can imagine.
Amazing atmosphere, staff is friendly and useful. Bunch of tours are offered and the pool is great. Would recommend to anyone!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 1, 2019

Mateusz
Poland

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Roma - Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice pool. Friendly staff

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 25, 2018

Kevin
Netherlands
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Firenze - Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Dorm bed was very shaky and there was no place to put your phone. Too less toilets / showers on the first for as well. Yes you can go downstairs but it's not convenient
Nice pool, good music, helpfull staff and clean

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 16, 2018

ezius87
Italy
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Nice hostel in Panama city ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Firenze - Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
One more shower will be helpful for the guest, but this is just a suggestion. Organize more tours (there is so much to see in Panama!) and maybe a hostel evening party in some pubs or restaurant. It will improve the atmosphere, but again, it is just a suggestion.
The hostel is very nice and also very clean. I always found the common bathrooms and the common showers in a decent state, even when the hostel was full. The atmosphere is very good and it is easy to chat with people in the common area. The bike tour with Alex it is a very nice way to discover the city! If you stay here go for it! The hostel is not very close to the old city and to the bus station (Albrok) but you can easily use a taxi or the public transport to get in this places. You can also easily get there from the Tocumen airport with the public bus. The bus stop it is only 300m far away and it is very well served. Near the hostel there is a market and a pharmacy (in case you need it). I will definitely recommend this place!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

Olivia
Austria
10

“My second home”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Roma - Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I want to thank the whole El Machico Hostel family for making my stay in the hostel so special! By far the best hostel i have stayed in, felt like coming home every day. Staff is so helpful and caring, just wonderful people - thanks for everything Milagros, Arlex, Felipe & Roger :-) Very clean, comfortable beds, big bathrooms with hot shower, big kitchen, nice chill out area & pool, great music, nice tour offers, good & safe location. I will never forget my delightful time there :-)

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Hamish
New Zealand
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Firenze - Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately the water went out during my two nights there... unlucky but still have to score it lower
Nice setup and good area of the city

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 13, 2018

Radka Z
Czech Republic
Age group: 25 – 34

9 helpful votes
10

“Swimming pool ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Firenze - Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cool place with swimming pool, good for socializing. Staff was nice and helpful. The AC makes the night more comfy to sleep.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 12, 2018

Leonardo
Portugal

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Venezia - Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very helpful and friendly staff. Beds were comfortable. The common areas are good.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: August 22, 2018

Anonymous
Switzerland
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
do the bike-tour, it’s worth it!

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 11, 2018

Alessandra
Italy

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Firenze - Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only one bathroom for the dorm, definitely not enough
Everyone is very kind and the hostel is really nice

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 5, 2018

Liselot
Netherlands
7.5

“Easy & laid back stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Roma - Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's a little further away from the Old Town, so you will need to use uber if you want to go out.
This place is fine if you like to relax a little bit and want to meet some other backpackers. It's a laid back atmosphere, not a party hostel. Staff was very friendly.

Stayed in July 2018

Sleeps	Room Type
	Roma - Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Venezia - Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed and 9 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Single bed in dormitory room that features air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • View • Private pool Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Firenze - Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This bed in dormitory has air conditioning, private entrance and tile/marble floor. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Heating • Walk-in closet • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • Private pool • Pool view Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Classic Double Room with Shower 1 full bed	Show prices
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