Located in the Marbella district in Panama City, 3 km from Canal Museum of Panama, El Machico Hostel boasts a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom, air conditioning, hairdryer, cable TV, bed linens and Playstation. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property as well open-air cinema and a tour desk. You can play billiards at this hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Metropolitan National Park is 3.1 km from El Machico Hostel, while Presidential Palace is 3.1 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Panama City, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Panama City
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sarah
    Canada Canada
    Safe area and close to shops/restaurants, clean, nice pool, comfortable and big well equipped kitchen. Nice social vibe.
  • Eliana
    Austria Austria
    Really nice hostel for your city stay. The staff is really nice and the bathrooms are clean. The pool and air condioning in the room are definitely plus points. Would recommend you to go there!
  • Christopher
    Austria Austria
    Clean, good location, nice staff. Best hostel during 3 weeks of travelling.

Property surroundings

Facilities of El Machico Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

El Machico Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that groups of more than 6 are not accepted.

FAQs about El Machico Hostel

  • El Machico Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Movie nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Swimming Pool

  • The prices at El Machico Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at El Machico Hostel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • El Machico Hostel is 150 yards from the centre of Panama City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.