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Hostel the pod 33

2.0 star property
Hostel near Albrook Shopping Mall in Panama City

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

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Calle 42 Este, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama
  • Cinta Costera
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Via Espana
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 2
  • 7 Double Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bella Vista hostel, you'll find Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Via Espana - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santo Tomas Station - 4 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 12 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Masala Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los Tacos de Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Santé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piso 5 Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostel the pod 33

Hostel near Albrook Shopping Mall in Panama City
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 7.5 kilometers and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hostel the pod 33. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Panama City hostel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hostel the pod 33 offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 7.5 km
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 5
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and ferry terminal (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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hostal Casa 33 Panama City
Hostal Casa 33
Hostal Casa 33 Hostel
Hostel the pod 33 Panama City
Hostel the pod 33 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel the pod 33 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Panama City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostel the pod 33 to the airport?

Hostel the pod 33 is 3.5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel the pod 33?

As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel the pod 33 on Jun 13, 2025 start from $24.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hostel the pod 33 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostel the pod 33.

How close is Hostel the pod 33 to the beach?

This hostel is 5.9 mi (10-min drive) from Veracruz Beach and 10.4 mi (22-min drive) from Taboga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostel the pod 33 offer free breakfast?

Hostel the pod 33 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostel the pod 33?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Fiesta Casino (18-min walk) and Crown Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostel the pod 33?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hostel the pod 33?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Hostel the pod 33 have a pool?

Hostel the pod 33 does not have a pool.

Does Hostel the pod 33 have a restaurant?

Hostel the pod 33 is home to Casa 33, which features happy hour, light fare, and brunch.

Does Hostel the pod 33 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostel the pod 33 to downtown Panama City?

Hostel the pod 33 is 0.6 mi away from Panama City.

Hostel the pod 33 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 55 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, cheap and good people.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid at all cost
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very chill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. An excellent hostel for the price..👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie, glen ellyn

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was fine, but there was a woman in our room who insisted on keeping the air conditioning off and the lights off!! She was very rude and I found out from staff that she had been getting into yelling fights with other guests. The owner should have thrown her out immediately but they gave her too many second chances! Ugh! There really aren’t any laundry facilities nearby, only a dry cleaner. Also the staff doesn’t speak English so have your translator app ready.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than a good location and being cheap, I would not recommend this place. The front desk is never around and is not friendly. I booked and paid for a seven bed and put me in a 20 bed instead. There are better places to stay.

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were extremely helpful. There is a few restaurants and a grocery store within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena atención, cumple con las expectativas, se justifica con relación al precio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mai Ong, Wausau

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No signs saying place was hostal. just a building behind a gate. took me walking back and forth down the road before realize that was the hostal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Person in charge very accommodating, Great value, Centrally located, Close to some restaurants and convenience store (less than 2 blocks).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

I recomend

Muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Marcelo

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

Stay at Casa 33

Greeted very nicely by front desk. Friendly and professional service. Wifi was not working well, but I was notified at check in, so I wasn’t surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were closed dios mio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! Rooms are clean and modern. Staff is beyond friendly and helpful. Haven’t left and we are making plans already to return with more friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Sleeping area is air-conditioned through the day. There are food options within walking distance. Can also walk to Casco Viejo along the water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Value for money

Yeah good location and value for money. Get what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Yoel, Havana, cuba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, good time, low price, good location, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

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

Mejor otra opcion

El lugar está sucio y mal cuidado. No recomendable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

yaquelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

VICTOR MANUEL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024