See all properties
Save

Hostel the pod 33

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Hostel the pod 33

Lobby
Lobby
Interior detail
Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Calle 42 Este, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama
  • Avenida Balboa
    2 min walk
  • Avenida Central
    5 min walk
  • Calle 50
    7 min walk
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 2
  • 7 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Room

Panamá Experience Hostel

Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (20)
The price is NZ$30
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Panamá Experience Hostel

About the area

Panama City

With a stay at Hostel the pod 33, you'll be centrally located in Panama City, steps from Avenida Balboa and 7 minutes by foot from Cinta Costera. .This hostel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Albrook Shopping Mall and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Multiplaza Pacific Mall.
View more Hostels in Panama CityOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cinta Costera - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Via Espana - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Santo Tomas Station - 4 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 12 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 9 min drive

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 with free parking, steps from Avenida Balboa
Hostel the pod 33 offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 7.5 kilometers.
Stop by the hostel's restaurant, Casa 33, for lunch, dinner, or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Casa 33 - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 7.5 kilometres
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Casa 33

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Corner/local shop
  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 5
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is 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

Hostel the pod 33 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 46 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very chill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. An excellent hostel for the price..👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie, glen ellyn

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Conan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were extremely helpful. There is a few restaurants and a grocery store within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena atención, cumple con las expectativas, se justifica con relación al precio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mai Ong, Wausau

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No signs saying place was hostal. just a building behind a gate. took me walking back and forth down the road before realize that was the hostal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Person in charge very accommodating, Great value, Centrally located, Close to some restaurants and convenience store (less than 2 blocks).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recomend
Muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at Casa 33
Greeted very nicely by front desk. Friendly and professional service. Wifi was not working well, but I was notified at check in, so I wasn’t surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were closed dios mio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! Rooms are clean and modern. Staff is beyond friendly and helpful. Haven’t left and we are making plans already to return with more friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Sleeping area is air-conditioned through the day. There are food options within walking distance. Can also walk to Casco Viejo along the water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money
Yeah good location and value for money. Get what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Yoel, Havana, cuba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, good time, low price, good location, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

VICTOR MANUEL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es perfecto para viajeros que buscan un lugar donde descansar, y el chico que atiende es muy bueno, recomendado
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HUGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022