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Hostel the pod 33

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Cinta Costera

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only
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In the heart of Panama City, Hostel the pod 33 offers a warm welcome with its on-site restaurant, Casa 33. Enjoy breakfast to happy hour or unwind in the garden after exploring Cinta Costera and Via Espana. With free WiFi and bike rentals available, guests have praised this hostel's convenient location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Area shuttle
  • Theme park shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
The current price is AU$37
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Room options

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 7 Double Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Calle 42 Este, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Via Espana - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 9 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 21 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 12 min drive
  • Santo Tomas Station - 4 min walk
  • Estación Lotería - 12 min walk
  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 15 min walk
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Masala Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los Tacos de Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Santé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piso 5 Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostel the pod 33

Hostel the pod 33 offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Casa 33, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is only a short walk: Santo Tomas Station is 4 minutes and Estación Lotería is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 7.5 kilometres*
    • Shopping centre shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop
  • Children's menu

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Casa 33 – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local area shuttle, shopping centre shuttle and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 5 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hostal Casa 33 Panama City
Hostal Casa 33
Hostal Casa 33 Hostel
Hostel the pod 33 Panama City
Hostel the pod 33 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel the pod 33 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hostel the pod 33?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hostel the pod 33?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel the pod 33?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 5 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hostel the pod 33?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Fiesta Casino (18-min walk) and Crown Casino (3-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hostel the pod 33 and nearby?

Hostel the pod 33 has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hostel the pod 33?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Casa 33.

What's the area around Hostel the pod 33 like?

Hostel the pod 33 is in Bella Vista, a short 4-minute walk from Santo Tomas Station and 7 minutes' walk from Cinta Costera.

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Hostel the pod 33 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great, cheap and good people.
2-night trip

10/10

For the price point this was a great hostel stay. I stayed in a 6-bed women’s pod room and it was very clean and comfortable. Once in my pod at night I was never woken up by any noise. It was very easy to catch an Uber to anywhere in town. Showers were clean with excellent water pressure.
3-night trip

10/10

Simple accommodations went a really long way for a weary traveler such as myself. And Hostel The Pod 33 was just what I needed. I slept like a rock. The Pod was quiet, clean and very accessible. And it's located in the charming neighborhood of Bella Vista, too.
3-night trip

8/10

The staff were extremely helpful. There is a few restaurants and a grocery store within easy walking distance.
1-night trip

8/10

Everything was fine. An excellent hostel for the price..👍👍
1-night trip

2/10

Avoid at all cost
1-night trip

8/10

Very chill
1-night trip

2/10

Other than a good location and being cheap, I would not recommend this place. The front desk is never around and is not friendly. I booked and paid for a seven bed and put me in a 20 bed instead. There are better places to stay.

6/10

Staff was friendly and tried to be accommodating, but I did have to ring the doorbell for 10 minutes when I first arrived before someone finally answered. I also had to vacate the large shared room I was in and sleep on a sofa outside the room because someone had turned up the A/C to a level too high for my comfort.

8/10

The staff was fine, but there was a woman in our room who insisted on keeping the air conditioning off and the lights off!! She was very rude and I found out from staff that she had been getting into yelling fights with other guests. The owner should have thrown her out immediately but they gave her too many second chances! Ugh! There really aren’t any laundry facilities nearby, only a dry cleaner. Also the staff doesn’t speak English so have your translator app ready.
7-night trip

10/10

J’ai fait plusieurs séjours à Panama City et El Hostel Pod33 était à chaque fois mon point de chute. La situation est parfaite dans un quartier très sûr Près de la station de métro Santo Tomas, d’un super marché. Je suis allée à pied visiter la ville ancienne. Super accueil. Gentillesse et disponibilité. J’ai laissé des affaires pendant mon trip dans le Darien. La literie est parfaite. Chaque lit a sa prise de courant et un rideau pour préserver l’intimité. Il existe des lits doubles en dortoir. La climatisation. Génial. Peut-être que quelques ustensiles de cuisine et le mobilier de la salle à manger/ salon serait à rénover mais on s’y sent franchement bien! J’y retournerai encore et encore, c’est certain.
2-night trip

4/10

El lugar está sucio y mal cuidado. No recomendable
2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

4-night trip

10/10

El lugar es perfecto para viajeros que buscan un lugar donde descansar, y el chico que atiende es muy bueno, recomendado
5-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

10/10

Todo excelente!!!
1-night trip

10/10

5-night trip

6/10

Desafortunadamente no ha sido como en las fotos, por lo cual que me tuve que ir despues de 30 minutos despues de mi llegada. No me sentí comoda, porque estaba super sucio todo, el baño olía mal y no había jabón para lavar manos. Muy raro todo, no me gusto asique no lo recomiendo para alguien que le guste estar comodo y le gustan las habitaciones/baños limpios.
1-night trip

2/10

Hostel is not clean showers terrible choose other hostel
5-night trip

10/10

El lugar es muy agradebale, el tipo que atiende es muy agradable y estuvo siempre dispuesto a ayudarnos. La ubicación es muy buena, a pocos pasos esta un restaurante donde es muy econcomico y a unos cuantos pasos mas un supermercado, pienso que esta cerca de todo lo que quise ver en panama No me agrado que el lugar no tenga opcion de cancelar o modifcar, buscando un poco sobre esta opcion en Hoteles.com encontré que es debido a que el lugar no lo ofrece. Hice una reserva en una fecha por error y ahora voy a perder esa reserva porque ya dejé el país.
1-night trip

6/10

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

Buena atención, cumple con las expectativas, se justifica con relación al precio
1-night trip