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Reviews of Hostel Mamallena

Calle Primera Perejil. Casa #762, Calidonia, Panama City, Panama

#72 of 128 hotels in Panama City

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Review score

Based on 286 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    7.2

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Easy place to base for a short stay in Panama City
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gotta keep the cat out of the dormitories.

    Helpful staff - they adjusted my stay as I was held up by one day with travel issues before I could arrive as originally planned. I let them know in advance. Close to 24 hour super market. Good kitchen. Lockers in rooms. Close to train station. Not too far to walk to the seaside and walk along the bayside boulevard. A very pleasant place to stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, staff, facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice hostel and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no curtains and lights at the bunkbeds.

    Nice and cozy. Plenty of bathrooms, good coffee. I enjoyed their cats and dogs a lot.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s okay for a stopover in Panama City

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Good affordable hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    At night we were cold cause the airconditioning was very high. Also in sketchy neighborhood.

    The swimming pool and facilities were nice. Nice employees

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Good value, simple accommodation, not far from train station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good value, simple accommodation, not far from train station. They minded our bags all day which let us go sightseeing. Free coffee in the morning was appreciated, but I'm not sure if they are doing breakfast any more.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location wasn’t the best, was a little out of town but was only a short taxi ride to the city’s attractions.

    Everything was great!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    9.0
    Always pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Close enough to Allbrook bus station, clean good kitchen set up.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    9.0
    I felt very comfortable in Mamallena hostel!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hostel, lovely staff and nice garden.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee machine there is not always coffee in it in the morning to many workers

    Ok

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You only have access to Aircon between 9pm and 9am so the rooms can be a little hot during the day but you are usually out exploring the city. The location is close to a supermarket but to get to attractions in the city you will need to take an Uber/bus which is very cheap.

    This hostel is big, clean and the shared kitchen is well equipped. There are many social areas and a pool, although the pool was closed during our visit. Our room was simple, clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioning can be switched on only after 9pm and before 9am. Lame. Staff not very welcoming.

    Spacious clean room.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay, Nice hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the pool was not good to swim when we arrived.

    Room near the bathrooms and garden.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location was okay, not the most lively hostel

    really good wifi, well equipped kitchen

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As stated in other reviews, the area feels a bit rough, especially at night. But it's close to metro and good value for money. Was an odd vibe with some solo older guys hanging around the hostel all day.

    Large and well stocked kitchen, will hold bags during San Blas. Private room was comfortable and good AC. Small but nice pool and outdoor areas are good for chilling.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay for backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hygiene regarding the dogs. They can’t do that much about it as the dogs are old.

    Nice hostel! Nice swimming pool and areas to hang around. Free coffee and tea :)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location a bit sketchy at night not ideal if you are a solo female traveller

    Lovely hostel with good vibes and great facilities

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private rooms are a bit noisy during the night

    Place was centrally located and facilities were constantly kept clean. Nice little pool in the backyard. Staff was welcoming and helpful

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hostel itself was nice but I didn't felt comfortable in the area where the hostel is located which is why I wouldn't book there again. Also I stayed for two nights and my bed was changed after one night without notifying me and all my stuff was put away (I don't know for which reason because my "old" bed was empty the other night too).

    Clean hostel, nice chillout areas, big rooms and bathrooms. Good price. Cute animals included. :)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got some food stolen from the kitchen and the neighbourhood is dangerous at night

    Very spacious, aesthetically pretty, can be very social, attentive staff, very clean, and there’s always a free bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    8.0
    Quiet room, clean kitchen and convenient coffee made fresh in the morning. Thank you!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing I can think of, maybe rehinge a few bathroom doors?

    Everything is kept tidy. The animals are friendly and the staff excellent. There is no alcohol coming in with guests as before so the evenings are quieter and one can sleep early if desired, although drinks are available from the bar. Guests are always a pleasure to meet and share stories with, too.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need more place to sit under the shades 😎

    Location within walking distance to store and restaurants. Place has a good pool and mini bar to hangout. Staff are very responsive to the needs of guests.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    7.0
    Not bad, wish they were more considerate with the air con.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel needs some TLC, pool doesn't look very clean and the sofas are very old and worn. The air con is turned on late at 9pm and there are no fans in the room so in the evenings it is very hot in the hot. Same in the morning because the air con is turned off at 9am. The vibe also feels a little weird, it's not very social if you need that.

    Nice Kitchen and garden area.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    8.0
    Good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    But far away from the old town so you do need to get Ubers if you want to go most places.

    Good value for money! Nice staff, rooms were good with Aircon!

    Stayed in April 2023

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