Zebulo Hostel

Very comfortable hostel. The receptionist (I think her name is PY) is fantastic, very kind and helpful. I stayed in a private room which had a huge TV and was also very spacious. They let me take a shower after check-out, before my flight. Good Wi-Fi, comfortable bed. I did not have breakfast, so I cannot comment on it. The location is very close to the metro. All in all, I recommend it to everyone.

Really didn't like this hostel, so much so that I left without staying the night. Before going, I had asked if they have AC, and they said yes. They neglected to tell me they don't turn it on until certain times. Checking in was fine, was given a bottom bunk with curtains. Room was super run-down, the curtains are held up by tied wires so they droop. There isn't a curtain at the bottom because there's a ladder. Mattress felt super lumpy, and the room was just not a place I wanted to spend time. I didn't use the bathrooms but they looked sketchy, didn't seem comfortable either. The whole place is just really, really run down. I sat downstairs also in the common area, and I don't know if Panama City just has a lot of mosquitoes but within 5 mins, I got bitten (through my leggings!) a ton - didn't have this experience outside or in other accommodations in Panama City. The couches downstairs were also old and lumpy. There were also people smoking pretty consistently so the smoke went into the hostel and pretty much smelled like smoke the entire time, so I didn't feel like I could breathe whenever I went outside my room (I really hate cigarette smoke). I just generally didn't feel comfortable in this hostel, didn't feel like I wanted to spend any time there - so I left around 7:30PM before staying the night, and they still hadn't turned on the AC by then. When I left, the owner(?) came and asked me if I'm leaving, and she asked me 3 times why I'm leaving. I kept saying I didn't feel comfortable there, and she kept asking me why - I think it was pretty clear that I was done answering her but she kept asking and asking, it was really annoying. Just let me leave. At the time, it was just a feeling, so I didn't want to elaborate. But here's your review on why, I guess.

the room had no windows, and in some places there weren’t any insect screens, so insects could easily get inside. also, no one from reception shows up when you ring the bell.

The Zebulo Hostel, in Panama City was amazing 10/10 would definitely recommend The staff are all lovely and fantastic So helpful, i checked in at 8.00am off an early morning flight got a room right away the man helped me with my backpack carried it up stairs everything . I slept in he woke me up telling me those pancakes around 10 am that he left for me that meant the world to me. The owner here she is so fantastic and lovely did my washing All hours of the night, A beautiful staff folded of my washing brought it up to my room. My bed was comfortable and room was clean The hostel is a clean environment , I felt safe Loads of fun guest here are friendly and the pool is amazing .

Lovely gem of a hostelin a prime location. Female dorms are available. Skyscraper view. Mini Mart nearby for snacks. Free pancakes for breakfast, a pool, friendly hostel.

A wonderful stay in a cozy hostel. I highly recommend staying here for groups, family stays and for large groups lodgings are needed for special events. The pool is nice. The kitchen is fully stocked and had an oven! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The host, she was magnificent! The atmosphere is very tropical and relaxing. It's a small paradise amongst towering buildings. Let's you rest.

I enjoyed the vibe of the hostel, volunteers were friendly and the rooms were clean. Really close to the metro and the swimming pool is a big bonus.