El Machico Hostel

El Machico Hostel Hostel in Panama City, Panama

About this hostel

Situated in Panama City, Panama, this attractive hostel for $59 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Located in the Marbella district in Panama City, 3 km from Canal Museum of Panama, El Machico Hostel boasts a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Map of Panama City, Panama

Nearby attractions

Photo Parador - Cinta Costera

1.06 miles

Mirador Pacific

1.46 miles

El Machico Hostel

4.1

Excellent(367 Reviews)

Hostel in Panama City, Panama

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Map of Panama City, Panama

Nearby attractions

Photo Parador - Cinta Costera

1.06 miles

Mirador Pacific

1.46 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(367 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

9.0

Feb 2024

Excelente estadia

Excelente Ubicacion, ambiente las instalaciones son muy agradables, el personal igual es muy amable, y es muy limpio.

La habitacion podria contar con mejor ventilacion.

10.0

May 2023

Awesome

The best hostel in Panama city. Its located in a central area close to many points of interest and accessible by taxi. The reception is great and helpful with information and also the check in was seamless. The hostel is a great place to meet other travelers and you can prepare your own meals. I loved my time there and would definitely recommend for other travelers.

Nothing

7.0

May 2023

Social hostel in Panama City

Social hostel with good vibes. Facilities were grate with a pool table and a pool to swim :). Kitchen was also well equipped with two big fridges.

The first private room wasn't the cleanest, dorms were cleaner.

5.0

May 2023

Room for improvement

Good Wi-Fi good location good staff

Put me in 12 bed dorm even they I paid for 10 bed Bathrooms not clean Pillow uncomfortable Not social

8.0

Apr 2023

Great friendly, clean, equiped hostel.

underrated spot. amazing kitchen, nice pool, clean bathrooms, safe area, brekkie included and clean dorma.

smoking under a roof makes the downstairs smell like smoke, too little sunbeds, better chil area neccesary

8.0

Apr 2023

very convenient location, good price/quality place

- location - quick breakfast - common places(pool, sofa etc.)

1 shower for 6 and people from other rooms coming to ours

10.0

Apr 2023

safe place, good location, friendly staff

staff was amazing, place very safe, separate from the Street

6.0

Mar 2023

Pleasant

Air conditioner

Hairs in the shower. No toilet paper.

7.0

Feb 2023

Ok hostel

Good social rooms and kitchen. Good breakfast.

My room only had access to two bathrooms where only one of them had a shower. Had to wait in line to use the shower and even to pee… When I checked in I did not get a tour pf the house to know where everything is or when the breakfast was served.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Alex and Alejandro were super chill.

1.0

Dec 2022

Bad

Strange behaviors from the staff. Just felt off. Thank you though.

8.0

Nov 2022

Good

Hostel with good accommodations, clean bathrooms and a nice pool.

They could try to do some activities to create interaction between guests.

9.0

Oct 2022

Superb

Excellent hostel, helpful staff and great location.

Nothing.

7.0

Oct 2022

good value clean hostel accommodation for a Panama City short transit stay. great wifi.

Good basic accommodation for a short transit through Panama City (we stayed 2 nights). It was nice and quiet during the time we stayed. Wifi worked really well. the Pool was warm and great to hang out by until we could check in, as our flight arrived in the morning. the shower by the pool was convenient and had hot water. The rooms were clean. The free breakfast of make-your-own pancakes (pre-mixed by the staff), as well as coffee, was a nice to have. Location felt like it was in a safe area, central Bella Vista. some restaurants & a pharmacy nearby by foot. big shopping centre about 20-30 minute walk. Laundry is on site, also convenient at $8/wash including dryer. We liked being able to dry our clothes. It was pretty easy also to book Uber to collect to get to Albrook bus station. They also sell cold beer which as really good if you didn't feel like going out, and just want to hang by the pool / in the common areas.

we booked an en-suite private bathroom. sadly the hot water wasn't working in there, but got used to it as it was so hot in the city anyway - the hot water worked in one of the showers by the pool as an option.

8.0

Oct 2022

moderate priced hostel in Bella vista Panama City with swimming pool

the swimming pool is great to use, as well as the communal hot showers next to the pool. decent priced beers to relax by the pool. the area feels safe and enough choices of restaurants or bars, pharmacies and convenience shops nearby. cold water from the fridge dispenser also a benefit and the Wi-Fi worked well. the common areas are maintained /cleaned daily. pancake breakfast is basic but does the job- we could make our own. the filtered coffee is very good. AC worked well

the private double room doesn’t have hot water shower. the en-suite toilet could also be more private , rather than just closed with a shower curtain., and could be modernised. hangers for clothes in the private room would be helpful. no view from window. taxi found the hostel difficult to find - the sign is too subtle.

9.0

Oct 2022

Superb

Easy access to food and wifi

Nothing

6.0

Sep 2022

Pleasant

cheap and basic

not really hostel feeling

10.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

The staff as well as the owners are amazing - so friendly and welcoming! The dorms were clean and the beds comfortable. Couldn’t ask for more.

1.0

Jun 2022

Worst Booking.com experience ever

Pool, pool table - though we didn't use either.

When we arrived in the evening we got told that the private room we booked was not availabe anymore and that we had to sleep in a dorm (we could not read the message that we received a few hours after our booking because we were on a boat with no internet). The unbearably unfriendly receptionist mumbled quietly in Spanish (we speak Spanish) without greeting us and no word of an apology. He clearly shouldn't work in hospitality. During our honeymoon, after a sailing trip, we were really looking forward to enjoying some privacy. Until now I thought that a Booking.com confirmation is a guaranteed booking. Breakfast included means 2 pancakes and a banana - but only from 07:00 to 09:00. Don't forget to wash the dishes yourself when you are finished. Where else do you get served breakfast in such a small time window and have to wash the dishes yourself afterwards? That's ridiculous. Not to mention that the receptionist had no interest in telling us where and when the breakfast would be served. In fact, he didn't tell us anything and we had to find out ourselves. You pay extra for towels (2$ each); no soap in the shower and also not in all toilets; no windows in the dorm; you can't control the air conditioning and it only works during night. All in all, we are glad we only stayed for one night - we got a really good private doubleroom in the same area for the same price.

7.0

Jun 2022

Good

The pool, the cleanness and location

Some staff treatment. The AC will not be switched on until night and there is only one fan in the room

9.0

Apr 2022

Superb

Great wifi. Nice common area. Nice kitchen.

The bathroom was separated by a shower curtain from the room. And for it not being the cheapest place to stay that sucks a bit.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Panama City, Panama?

The average price for a rental in Panama City, Panama is $87 per night. This rental is $28 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at El Machico Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at El Machico Hostel. Enjoy the water!

Is El Machico Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at El Machico Hostel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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4.2

Excellent(8,997 Reviews)

El Machico Hostel

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Panama City, Panama

Nearby attractions

El Machico Hostel

Hostel in Panama City, Panama

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Panama City, Panama

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Panama City, Panama?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is El Machico Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at El Machico Hostel?

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