Mamallena Panama City

Did what it said in the tin. We enjoyed our stay here, but to be honest, we were flying/bussing in and out of Panama City to do other things so we weren’t looking for a social hostel or to spend hours in the hostel. The kitchen seemed good and staff friendly. They did some laundry for us which went well and our only gripe would be a small misunderstanding with need in a room with a/c - which they fixed for us.

Staying at this hostel was an absolute delight! The staff were incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The amenities were top-notch, from clean and cozy rooms to a well-equipped common area perfect for relaxing or mingling with fellow travelers. The real stars of the place, however, were the resident dogs and cats! They were so friendly and added a warm, homely vibe to the entire experience. Whether you’re a pet lover or just looking for a cozy and inviting place to stay, this hostel is a must-visit. I can't wait to return!

Way better than expected. The ratings don't do it justice. This place deserves better than 8/10. AC was available in the rooms for 12 hours from 21:00-09:00am. The kitchen was large, clean and well equipped and the premises was duel secured. The neighbourhood is quite bad though, so after dark it is best not to walk - this is not an exaggeration. The pool, though small, was clean and the outdoor area charming enough. WiFi was decent and there are many places to chill and socialise including workstations with outlets and a table-tennis area. The bathrooms were clean, though there is no hot water (you wouldn't need nor want it) and tours are available should such interest you. Laundry (no kg limit) was a fair $5.00. Note, there are 3 dogs and 3 cats for those with allergies or animal phobias. All-round, an excellent place to stay, 35 minutes walk from the historic district and 5 minutes walk from the large supermarket 'Rey'. Would recommend 100%.

stayed here one night on a layover. staff was super friendly. rooms were actually pretty spacious. the whole hostel was very warm, but the rooms had a/c so it was mostly comfortable, just a little warm on the top bunk when going to bed. lots of hangout areas and a nice kitchen. the friendly dogs were the cherry on top.

Rudeness. I find the staff very rude. Why do you have to point your fingers at me when you talk to me. Ask me the same question when I already answered your question. Pretend not to speak English, so that I can waste my time with a Spanish translator. Staff speak good English. Don't let them fool you. I was there Jan 11-17, 2025. I'm not going back.

I had a really good stay for a very affordable price. Rooms have ac and windows. Multiple toilets and bathrooms spread around the hostel. Each bed in the dorms has plugs. Rooms are spacious and some of the bathrooms too. Staff is friendly and helpful. Recommended.

We stayed a few days in this hostel and overall our experience was not positive. Some of the staff is very rude (especially one very disrespectful lady). They cancelled our reservation for our last day without telling us, forcing us to sleep in a dorm instead of a double room. They never apologized for that but instead said it was our fault (as we didn’t know our dates of travel...). The kitchen is way too small and full of people at diner time, ustensiles and pans are very old. There are 3 dogs locked inside, they never go for a walk and look very depressed, they bark super loud many times a day in the kitchen area. We saw them pee and poo near the pool area as they are never taken outside the hotel and there is often a very bad smell in front of the rooms downstairs. The pingpong table is nice but only super old rackets and broken balls so unusable. The atmosphere is very bad here so we would recommand staying somewhere else.

Not great. Room lacked amenities (hand towels, bath mats) and had problems with water supply. Overnight AC was nice. Not sure why they allow dogs to sleep in the hostel as they bark in the morning which is impossible to sleep through. Location is pretty bleak, other than one or two convenience stores nearby. Wifi, while free, was poor. There a better hostels at similar price points.