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Reviews of Blu Hostel

Calle 53 Oeste (Dr Alberto Navarro), Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama

#66 of 129 hotels in Panama City

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Review score

Based on 324 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Value for money in a beautiful and quiet suburb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was a little saggy and a top sheet would have been nice.

    The area was pretty, safe, quiet and close to restaurants and supermarkets. The staff was friendly and conveniently, spoke English. The room and bathroom were very clean and comfortably appointed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevator feeled unsafe

    Overall very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    Not a social hostel, but good for the night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have been happy about a real cooking area and a comfortable common area - both of it is not really existing.

    Our room had a comfortable bed, enough space for our luggage, an air conditioning and a good bathroom. We were close to supermarkets, restaurants and also quite close to the metro.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Inconvenient experience
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a problem with the toilet which didn't flush. When I asked the staff to fix this, someone came to fix it, but the toilet was not working again. I couldn't use it for most of my stay because they told me that the plumber was not in town. This was a bit inconvenient as you can imagine. I asked if I could change rooms since I had already extended my stay, but there were no rooms available so they gave me a key to another room in another floor ( just for the use of toilet) I feel like the communication with the staff was bad, because they seemed to not care and were giving false promises every time I communicated regarding this issue. There was no cleaning of the room while I was there. Also the "kitchen" is tiny and looked dirty. I would not stay here again since the attitude of the staff was so careless and the toilet issue was handled so poorly.

    The location and the size of the room. The price was also not too bad for a private room in Panama City.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Its Ok, If you lower your expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    No hot water, This is really not like a Hostel, this is like a apartment (with no kitchen) they do not clean daily, or anything like that, the locks on the doors, suck, not very secure. Its Ok, but not what I expected for a hostel.

    Location- Close to Via Argentina, where all is happening. Nice Area, not a bad price.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was only a mini fridge in the basement for a 5 floor hotel. No hostel vibe, no common area, no table where you could have a meal. The kitchenette was really small with only two cups and not enough silverware. Again, for a 5 floor hotel with plenty of rooms on each floor. If you want a clean place to sleep for a night, then it's good. For socializing, fridge space and kitchen commodities, look somewhere else. Lacks soul

    Very clean room, comfy beds.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not as described. The amenities on the website made it seem like there would be an outside area (patio) and small kitchen area to cook but there wasn't. Maybe this was for private rooms only (i was in a dorm) but that is not how the website explained it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The receptionist Mirna was very friendly and helpful and the staff was very friendly , Thanks again 😊

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Great base
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy due to next door flat having a party

    Great location. Only stayed a short time as headed out early.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Great base for the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to change room as a broken

    Nice central area. Room a good size.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nicer if the how water was working and a bit more attention about the room cleaning.

    Everything was good, for what we payed was pretty honest.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Not great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic and outdated room. Had to ask 2 days in a row for towels after we arrived (they kept saying they don’t have clean towels to give us). Supposedly you get free coffee in the morning but it was never ready before 11 when we left the accommodation… No cleaning in 4 days. Very bored staff.

    Located in a good area, close to coffee shops.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Panama in a traditional and modern neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just one soap in the bathroom

    Location, Location, Location...

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit of noise coming from the street/other rooms.

    Late check in and early check out. Quite big room. Good value for money.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    will consider to go if come back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no hot water.

    very safe, staff is very helpful. comfortable bed, elevator is a plus!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They charged $10 more just for an early check-in

    Location was well-suited to my needs

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    Perfect bargain
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent position, clean simple rooms, good wifi, nice shared balcony in every floor, helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    7.0
    Good for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet didn't flush when I got there but I fixed it easily. Room is very basic. No light by bed so you need to walk in the dark to turn on and off light

    Location is excellent. Lots of great restaurants to choose from.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central no frills but worked and had everything one needs

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No broadcast TV, indeed

    Situation, situation, situation

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiny kitchen, you better eat out. No luggage storage possible

    Not that new anymore, but the facilities are in good shape and comfortable. Lovely rooftop with a stunning view over the city. Great location, everything you need is nearby.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This isn't really a hostel, more a budget hotel. There's not really a communal space, so not much opportunity for socialising if that's what you're looking for. The kitchen is small and was pretty dirty for the duration of our stay- we ate out most days instead.

    Large, clean room with A/C and private ensuite. The location was good, in the Obarrio neighbourhood and 5-10 min walk to good restaurants and large supermarket.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I arrived there was no one there at reception. Another guest let me in and it took like another 20 minutes for someone to show up. No hot water. It is not that bad coz it's so hot outside but a few degrees more in water temperature would have worked for me. The toilet (room 1 E) makes a strange loud noise for 5 minutes after flushing. Old design and room.

    Location is not bad, close to public transport. Room as such is ok though nothing special.

    Stayed in August 2023

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