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Reviews of Hostel Mamallena

Calle Primera Perejil. Casa #762, Calidonia, Panama City, Panama

#79 of 132 hotels in Panama City

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Review Score

Based on 213 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    24 hour reception was perfect for our Kate arrival. Good value for money accommodation, friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great 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

    8.0
    Great for a short stay - does everything it needs to!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Panama 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    8.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Abusive 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

    9.0
    A peaceful escape from the heat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    First Panama City
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Arrived 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    8.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was cheap, clean and friendly

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleaning efforts should be improved. Neighborhood a bit sketchy.

    Cheap and quite close to the sea.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    7.0
    Its ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No internet at my room.

    The private room is small but ok

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really 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

    8.0
    Nice hostel with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly staff, great common areas and nice kitchen amenities

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    7.0
    In the dog house
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Showers and toilets a bit tired looking. Bar was shut.

    Lots of friendly dogs and cats

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    8.0
    All good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    Best hostel of Panama, good place and good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There 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

    8.0
    Easy place to base for a short stay in Panama City
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gotta 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

    9.0
    Enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, staff, facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Nice hostel and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s okay for a stopover in Panama City

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Good affordable hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At 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

    9.0
    Good value, simple accommodation, not far from train station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good 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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