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Reviews of Hostal Villa Grande

Calle 39 Este Chalet #21, Calidonia, Panama City, Panama

#82 of 129 hotels in Panama City

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 78 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like how the staff dealt with you politly always willing to help

    Its really close to metro,supermarket

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    8.0
    Good cheap hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There could be more cleaning done in the rooms (especially on the windows which seem to be accumulating dust for a long time). The rooms are a bit dark and some of them only have natural light. Also, depending on which bed you get to sleep on, it's going to be hard to sleep as they don't turn the AC on and the fan can't reach all beds. The area is quite noisy all day long ( night time too!).

    Good cheap hostel close to the metro station, supermarket and restaurants. The staff is very friendly and eager to help with any questions. Digital nomad friendly: The WiFi is great and it's possible to work from certain areas of the hostel with some level of comfort.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms didn't have much clean & dry space to put stuff for showering and clothing. You need earplugs if you are not used to the fan sound.

    Super friendly and great staff. Free parking and let me wash my car.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is good. Near metro station. Very friendly staff. Thanks for helping me to call to airlines because i was unable to book a flight ticket.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice and helpful staff. Close to the metro.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The people.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    7.0
    Good for the price, don't expect more
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Despite the daily cleaning it was still a bit dirty throughout our stay. Additionally the door locks if closed fully. Without a full time staff it can be difficult to just come and go as you please. We regularly had to go searching through the villa to find someone that could open the door for us to get into our uber in the morning.

    The price was great for everything Hostal Villa offered. We stayed in a dorm bed and they were able to put us all in the same room. It has a nice seating area with couches and a TV as well as a balcony that guests can sit on to get some fresh air. Each room and communal space was cleaned every day.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

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

    no air conditioner and usually local people stay long. and often loud and talk alot. some times ask you for money. there is no 4 bed dorm as booking.com says there are only 10 bed dorms so be aware

    very good location. 2min from Metro station.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 2 bathroom

    Employees are very friendly and kind

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too hot! Air-condition is not working, absolutely not enough fans for feel yourself comfortable

    Good location, friendly and helpful stuff, clean rooms. Good place to stay for good normal price.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2022

    7.0
    not a place to meet people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    not a hostels fault it's quite busy and ppl like to stay there, but as it's big and full of people, while there's only one comfy common area, i felt surrounded by strangers. also bathroom only in rooms which sux when someone else is taking shower for half an hour

    price, free towel, kitchen, wifi

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was a bit stinky, there was lack of ventilation, especially in the dorm. The personal didn’t know much about tourist places - had no idea that the canal was closed on Monday and said it was opened for 100%. Rather ask on the street.

    The location is great, it’s just one block from the metro station and two stops from Albrook which is very convenient. The price was good.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noice from street

    Clean toilets, good wifi

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location with easy access to the airport by public transport. Friendly staff and a comfortable bed.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guests smoking cigarettes outside on front balcony, the smoke blows straight into the front dorm room though windows. Very unpleasant if you a non-smoker or have given up. Inhale smoke while trying to sleep. Not the hostels fault, just disrespectful guests

    . Its 2 min to metro, 5 minutes to ocean. Excelente location. The woman who cleans is amazing

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, perfect location, well equipped kitchen

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double rooms without any daylight, lot of noise from people living in the backyard

    close to metro station and coastal road; friendly staff; well equipped kitchen

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2021

    8.0
    A perfect base in Panama City for exploring and then quickly and safely get to your flight.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Superb location in the centre of the city, with bus and metro stops round the corner, many shops and eating places, and the ocean at five-min walk. The stuff are clean and careful. The kitchen is big and well equipped.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They offer a 4 bed room but it's actually a 10 bed room. They said "booking doesn't allow us to change it" There is no hostel atmosphere. Forget about meeting people there. I left a Tupperware in the fridge at night and in a couple of hours it was already stolen.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got bitten by a lot of bugs! Also, it's too hot here. The water pressure in the shower is too weak

    Stuff was good

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    6.0
    Okay stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked a 4 bed room, but stayed in an 8 bed room, was not too busy so it was okay, but still a bit weird. Shower was nice, but only cold. Not much of a social vibe in the hostel to meet new people.

    The people working at the hostel were nice and available for questions. The bed was comfortable too and air conditioning in the room via fans was nice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I arrived late at night and was told they were full and didn’t have a bed available even though I had a booking. I was left at reception for a long time and eventually they found a free bed. The bathroom hasn’t got a window or extraction fan so you come out sweating.

    Close to a metro station.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    6.0
    Nice enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen needs updating and a few more utensils

    The location was ok the staff were friendly enough good for the price

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2022

    10
    Increíble!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nada a declarar.

    What a liked the most was the employees politeness. Miss you Herbert!!!

    Stayed in December 2022

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