El Machico Hostel
Youth hostel · Panama City ·

El Machico Hostel

Youth hostel · Panama City ·

Outdoor pool, guest kitchen, free breakfast, Wi-Fi, bikes

clean
friendly owners
relaxed vibe
great location
helpful staff
pool table
air con
secure
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null
El Machico Hostel by null

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Av. 5a B. Sur, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama Get directions

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Av. 5a B. Sur, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama Get directions

+507 203 9430
elmachicohostel.com
@elmachicohostel

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"I found this to be a very social hostel that makes it easy to meet people thanks to a pool, a small bar, outdoor movie nights, and organized tours (including affordable trips to the San Blas Islands). The beds aren’t the best, but dorms have lockers and hot showers, there are female-only dorms, breakfast is included (pancakes, coffee, fruit), and there’s a spacious kitchen; the surrounding neighborhood also felt quite safe." - Matthew Kepnes

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El Machico Hostel

Chaw P.

Google
I had a really nice stay here. The location is great - close to lots of restaurants, cafés, and public transport. The staff and other guests were chill, and the overall vibe was relaxed and not loud. Definitely a good spot for both introverts and extroverts!

Geneviève G.

Google
Very nice hostel, charming. Pool table, a pool, pancakes for breakfast. Well situated, near the restaurant, 15 min from the metro, and buses all around. The staff is very helpful and it’s easy to meet travellers 🌍

Sophia B.

Google
Many, many thanks to the Owners Jack and Alfonso! Your Hostel are so great and I really enjoyed my stay. The Rooms and Bathrooms are big and clean, they have a nice Pool and GTA for chill-days. I met here the nicest people and the vibe is such amazing. I'll come back ❤️

mrmoonstunes

Google
This is a courtesy message to appeal to the owners of the hotel and its management of the noise pollution they are causing on a residential area. We the neighbors of several buildings are subject to noise from guests up to midnight hours. Nothing wrong with having guests but they should have quiet hours. We will be attempting to address this matter with the local authorities as they ignore numerous phone calls to keep the noise down.

Lucy P

Google
This hostel is not terrible but not the best experience. Female 8 bed is really cramped and beds not comfortable, with several mattresses broken. When we tried to communicate this with staff and attempt to organise a bed swap they weren't particularly helpful. The biggest issue was that there were nowhere near enough toilets for all guests. Had to queue for half an hour to use one toilet in the morning. We even had a problem with men trying to use the bathroom in the female dorm. Breakfast is not great either. Ended up buying this out anyway. Well situated and clean enough but I've experienced better hostels and wouldn't choose it again unfortunately!

Stefani

Google
Really enjoyed our stat. Super cool vibe at the hostel very clean and comfortable in the private room.

Rossco

Google
Great Hostel in city centre Quiet Clean Air con relaxed secure

Eden G.

Google
Best hostel in town, we had a very good time there. The owners of the place were really friendly and helpful. The facilities are great and it's really well located.