Calle Primera Perejil. Casa #762, Calidonia, Panama City, Panama
#79 of 132 hotels in Panama City
Guests' ChoiceBased on 213 hostel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Location
7.5
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Free Wifi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 9, 2025
Mark
United Kingdom24 hour reception was perfect for our Kate arrival. Good value for money accommodation, friendly helpful staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Vanessa
CanadaGreat stay! Clean facilities and bathrooms. I loved the rescued dogs and cats around—such a nice touch. You get exactly what you pay for, it’s a hostel after all. Would totally again !
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 8, 2025
Tim
AustraliaPanama City is a hot, humid city, and during the day the air conditioning is switched off, as is common in many hostels. This was no problem, as I am aware of how budget accommodation functions - but just be aware of it when booking. Some of the other guests were a little noisy at night, but it wasn't a major issue (and not the responsibility of the hostel). The area between the metro station and the hostel is a little unsafe at night - I didn't have a problem, but just be aware of that... perhaps take an Uber at night to be careful.
Comfortable beds, good common areas, and at night the air conditioning is effective. The wifi is fast, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The location is ok, but it's close to some good cheap food options (try the pizza place on the main street $3 for a personal pizza and a drink), and it's not far from the metro station. They even have a swimming pool here which I didn't use, but the other guests raved about it!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Bethany
AustraliaVery clean. Private rooms, showers and toilets very clean. Fresh linen, and quite ok location. Wish it offered breakfast or something more, loved the pool. We enjoy our stay every much!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Patrycja
NetherlandsThe position of the hostel is not the best.Better to tak uber in the evenings and not walk around alone.
Amazing staff,very helpful with everything! They have the best organization for tour to San Blas! Hostel is big and really nice,clean and comfy!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Fraser
BelizeAbusive Americans that would not stop making loud conversation even after being asked to keep it down. Hostel needs to have a quiet period ie 23:00 to 06:00. and enforce it
Clean comfortable god facilities Bed was very comfortable
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Zoe
United StatesThe pool was not inviting and there wasn’t much to access through walking. It was super central for ubering around though !
Clean and well cared for. The kitchen was always spotless! The guests also kept to themselves.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Myeongkyun
South KoreaArrived in Panama City late at night, was a hostel I caught in a hurry, but I'm very satisfied. It was nice to get a quick sleep and go.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Charlotte
United KingdomThe area around the hostel isn’t the best, we wouldn’t feel comfortable walking around at night but we just got Ubers.
The hostel itself was great. Everyone working there was really helpful and friendly. Lots of pets around. Laundry was very efficient and easy to get done. We stayed there before our San Blas trip and this made it really easy.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 7, 2025
Heather
United KingdomIt was cheap, clean and friendly
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 1, 2025
Max
GermanyCleaning efforts should be improved. Neighborhood a bit sketchy.
Cheap and quite close to the sea.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 7, 2025
Raquel
CanadaNo internet at my room.
The private room is small but ok
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomReally lovely hostel with all the facilities you could want. Didn’t feel too social, I stayed here as it was recommended by San blas adventures
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Daniel
United StatesFriendly staff, great common areas and nice kitchen amenities
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 27, 2024
Arthur
United KingdomShowers and toilets a bit tired looking. Bar was shut.
Lots of friendly dogs and cats
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Louise
United KingdomThe area itself isn't very nice or didn't feel safe to walk around at night
Good hostel - the staff were friendly and helpful. I was very sick during the stay and they let me keep the air con on longer than usual.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 16, 2024
Trần
VietnamThe room is a bit dark and lack of air. But i can sleep no problem.
Simple and easy
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: July 22, 2024
Bengiamin
SwitzerlandThere isn’t a bar per say anymore. Juste so you know, I didn’t miss it.
Very nice place! Good small double rooms with AC. Good showers and good kitchen. Beers for cheap from their fridge. Big tables in the common area. Everything is fine really!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Roy
AustraliaGotta keep the cat out of the dormitories.
Helpful staff - they adjusted my stay as I was held up by one day with travel issues before I could arrive as originally planned. I let them know in advance. Close to 24 hour super market. Good kitchen. Lockers in rooms. Close to train station. Not too far to walk to the seaside and walk along the bayside boulevard. A very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Kerrie
AustraliaLocation, staff, facilities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Petra
GermanyThere are no curtains and lights at the bunkbeds.
Nice and cozy. Plenty of bathrooms, good coffee. I enjoyed their cats and dogs a lot.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Adrian
GermanyIt’s okay for a stopover in Panama City
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Livia
BelgiumAt night we were cold cause the airconditioning was very high. Also in sketchy neighborhood.
The swimming pool and facilities were nice. Nice employees
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Escapementality
AustraliaGood value, simple accommodation, not far from train station. They minded our bags all day which let us go sightseeing. Free coffee in the morning was appreciated, but I'm not sure if they are doing breakfast any more.
Stayed in February 2024
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