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Hostal Gemar - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Avenida Balboa in Panama City

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Courtyard
Exterior
Lobby
Business Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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El Ingenio, Ave de La Paz, Calle 74, Panama City, Panama, 1010
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama Canal Murals
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, El Dorado Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Business Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

Bethania stay.Your stay at this Bethania hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of El Dorado Mall and Templo Hindu. Via Espana and Theater Circle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Omar Torrijos Recreational Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Panama Canal Murals - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Colonial Religious Art Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • El Dorado Mall - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Vía Argentina - 9 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 19 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪4 Minds Panama - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Pancho - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Felicidad - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Merendero Cuscatleco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hostal Gemar - Hostel

Hostel near Avenida Balboa in Panama City
The 2 coffee shops/cafes are great spots to grab coffee. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An area shuttle within 300 meters and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hostal Gemar - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This Panama City hostel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Hostal Gemar - Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 300 m
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: PAB 5 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostal Gemar - Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PAB 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 20 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hostal Gemar
Hostal Gemar Hostel
Hostal Gemar Hostel Panama City
Hostal Gemar Panama City
Hostal Gemar Panama/Panama City
Gemar Hostel Panama City
Hostal Gemar - Hostel Panama City
Hostal Gemar - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal Gemar - Hostel to the airport?

Hostal Gemar - Hostel is 5.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostal Gemar - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Hostal Gemar - Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of PAB 20 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hostal Gemar - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 8.5 mi (32-min drive) from Farfan Beach and 14 mi (22-min drive) from Veracruz Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostal Gemar - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hostal Gemar - Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of PAB 5 per person.

Is there a casino at Hostal Gemar - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Fiesta Casino (4-min drive) and Bingo 90 (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal Gemar - Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Hostal Gemar - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Hostal Gemar - Hostel have a pool?

Hostal Gemar - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Gemar - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostal Gemar - Hostel to downtown Panama City?

Hostal Gemar - Hostel is 2.1 mi away from Panama City.

Hostal Gemar - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 51 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolando jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was very good, everything was on time. I loved it. It is a very good application. I hope you continue using it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena locación.

Bien gracias a Dios.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy lindo.

El lugar es comodo te sientes como en casa. Tienes cerca el metro para movilizarte.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Johnathan

Posrian mejorar las recamaras un poco
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Disliked: Staff & service

Unhelpful

I needed a place to stay for an overnight layover, and the location is good. I was there for 15 hours. Problems began when I could not use my card to pay. I am in the country for a short period of time and have no desire to take out cash to pay for the room. I paid 75% of the price in dollars and offered the balance in currencies from neighbouring countries. This was refused and I was offered to go to another hotel where I could pay by card - I'm in the room as are my bags at this point. All ATMs nearby and not so nearby wanted to charge me 20% of the cost of the room as a fee so I was forced to take out hundreds of dollars to justify this fee - all to pay this ridiculous property $7! And it's 30 degrees in reception with no sir con while I have to deal with this ridiculousness.. Was this stay relaxing? No Could this have been avoided? Yes Would I return? No
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar sencillo para pasar la nache pero no pasar el dia porque no tiene nada extra de lo que logre mirar. El personal muy atento y todo estaba limpio.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property, it was better than expected. Do your going to absolutely love it there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

POLISOY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente ubicación, atención y comodidad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La calidad de gente que presta el servicio ,siempre muy atentos a lo que se le ofrece ala personas
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

aceptable podrian mejorar

fue buena
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marcello

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nunca mais

Péssimo , local muito ruim . Muito diferente das fotos publicadas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

LUIS

Disliked: Staff & service
SI LLEGAS POR LA NOCHE CORRES EL RIESGO DE QUE TE QUEDES A FUERA. DE 8 DÍAS DE ESTANCIA NO LIMPIARON LA HABITACIÓN EN 3 OCASIONES. NO DAN JABÓN. Y POCOS LUGARES DE ESTACIONAMIENTO
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Darri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good, the ac I really enjoyed. The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

IT IS A RUNDOWN HOSTAL, 14 ROOMS

NO HOT WATER, FINALLY THE LAST DAYS THEY FIX THE WATER HEATER, BROKEN GLASS ON WINDOWS, NO BREAKFAST OR FACILITIES TO GET A CUP OF COFFEE. THE A/C WAS SHUT DOWN EVERY 12 HOURS, NO DOOR ON CLOSET, NO NIGHT STAND LIGHT. NOWHERE TO OPEN THE LUGGAGE
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

adolfo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unhappy

I have never been so unhappy with this hotel I think Travelocity shouldn't be advertising this motels type no hot water one channel to watch TV the AC it's under a timer so as soon as you realize the AC has stopped working the parking area it's enough to fit three cars for the whole facility the hall way is dark and night so you literally to have a flashlight to be able to see where you going horrible experience
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bonne assistance pour conseil et services

Bon rapport qualité prix Cet hotel est à 200m des métro et bus "12 de Octobre", à 2 pâtés de maison N/O en sortant du métro. Le métro mène directement à Albrook, station de bus national et à 12 de Mayo bus métropole. Le bus TOCUMEN mène directement à l'aéroport pour 0,25$. Restaurants et petit déjeuner local à proximité. WIFI redondé (2 bornes). Bref, très bien.
Verified

8/10 Good

lion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No wifi

Wifi is not working in the rooms i told them as others also but they neglige to fix it
Verified

8/10 Good

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel in downtown Bethania section of Panama

Very clean basic hostel with individual room, WIFI, flat screen TV, and hot water shower. A communal kitchen with 2 refrigerators. Never missed a beer or food! Gerardo and his helper Bladimir were very friendly and helpful. Introduced me to a taxi driver to take me sightseeing. His prices were on par with commercial tours but with a personal touch.Close to a busy street, but the noise was not a problem. Drivers in Panama do not use turn signals that much, they have devised a system of communicating using the auto horn. Each rhythm of beeps speaks of what their intentions are. You will hear them until everyone is home for dinner. Basic knowledge of Spanish is a must, better if you know how to use Google translate!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Inacio Loiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Boa

Foi boa, mas a recepcao foi deficiente , so foram liberar o quarto depois das 16 horas e o chekin estava marcado a pattir das 15 horad
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel cerca del metro

El personal es amble y tiene una cocina amplia disponible
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed in hostels before so I knew what to expect. It was a very great experience especially sitting with other guests in the morning...wish I could have spoken spanish!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
me agradó
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Buena opción

Buen lugar para quién quiere algo económico y poder descansar un tiempo corto mientras resuelves tus diligencias en Panamá

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