Hostel the pod 33

Property class: 2
Hostel with restaurant, near Cinta Costera

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When you stay at Hostel the pod 33, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Via Espana. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Casa 33, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is just a short walk: Santo Tomás Station is 4 minutes and Lotería Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Area shuttle
  • Theme park shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $20
$22 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Room options

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A small, wooden-paneled room with a single bed, a white pillow, and a rolled towel.

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Beds

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A compact, wooden-paneled room with a single bed, a small window, and a curtain.

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed room with wooden walls, a central ladder, and neatly made beds with towels.

Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 7 Double Beds

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A small, neatly made bed with a white and blue patterned bedspread, a pillow, and two rolled towels.

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, a bench, and an air conditioning unit.

Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with a skylight.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

A room with bunk beds and a single bed, tiled floor, and an air conditioning unit.

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bunk room with two bunk beds, a ladder, and an air conditioning unit.

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 42 Este, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Via Espana - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Calle 50 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uruguay Street - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 9 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 21 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 23 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 12 min drive
  • Santo Tomás Station - 4 min walk
  • Lotería Station - 12 min walk
  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 15 min walk
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Santé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los Tacos de Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Rosti - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zi Maria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Patisserie Saint-Honoré - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostel the pod 33

  • When you stay at Hostel the pod 33, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Via Espana. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Casa 33, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is just a short walk: Santo Tomás Station is 4 minutes and Lotería Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Transfers

    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 7.5 kilometers*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Casa 33 - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 5 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number Pod Mixto, Pod Doble, Privada #1, Privada # 5, Privada #4, Privada #3, Pod Femenino, Privada #2

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

Are pets allowed at Hostel the pod 33?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hostel the pod 33?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel the pod 33?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 5 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hostel the pod 33?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Fiesta Casino (18-min walk) and Crown Casino (3-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hostel the pod 33 and nearby?

Hostel the pod 33 has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hostel the pod 33?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Casa 33.

What's the area around Hostel the pod 33 like?

Hostel the pod 33 is in Bella Vista, a short 4-minute walk from Santo Tomás Station and 6 minutes' walk from Via Espana.

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Reviews

Hostel the pod 33 Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

it was amazing because this hostal is great if you want to travel very cheap and this property is at the center of the city, you got a supermarket, the coast of the city, some parks, restaurants, barbershop around and near to the hostal so, I think it's a great option and not expensive for the travelers, the location of this place is really Good
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, friendly staff. The young colombian woman and her son made me feel welcome, informed, safe and comfortable during my stay here. The guests were all great!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great, cheap and good people.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple accommodations went a really long way for a weary traveler such as myself. And Hostel The Pod 33 was just what I needed. I slept like a rock. The Pod was quiet, clean and very accessible. And it's located in the charming neighborhood of Bella Vista, too.
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10/10 Exceptional

For the price point this was a great hostel stay. I stayed in a 6-bed women’s pod room and it was very clean and comfortable. Once in my pod at night I was never woken up by any noise. It was very easy to catch an Uber to anywhere in town. Showers were clean with excellent water pressure.
Verified review

6/10 Good

My stay was fine. Half of the showers didn't work, but I was always able to use one of the ones that did. If you are a solo female traveler and want to stay in the women’s only dorm, you should now that you have to walk through the co-ed dorm in order to reach it, so it’s not quite as separate as I would have hoped. There also wasn’t any soap in the bathrooms, so you have to bring your own. But the location is good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome experience, great staff and plenty of nearby things to do
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Big supermarket right next door. Coffee shop next door. Craft beer taproom 2 blocks away.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The staff were extremely helpful. There is a few restaurants and a grocery store within easy walking distance.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Everything was fine. An excellent hostel for the price..👍👍
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very chill
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Avoid at all cost
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Hostel is not clean showers terrible choose other hostel
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nothing
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Didn't like anything!!!!
Verified review

6/10 Good

Staff was friendly and tried to be accommodating, but I did have to ring the doorbell for 10 minutes when I first arrived before someone finally answered. I also had to vacate the large shared room I was in and sleep on a sofa outside the room because someone had turned up the A/C to a level too high for my comfort.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

El dormitorio es amplio y limpio y la amabilidad del personal es brillante
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2/10 Poor

As fotos não correspondem ao local. Sem condições de ficar la, estava sujo e muito Precario.
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6/10 Good

El lugar en económico, pero las instalaciones están un poco viejas, el personal es amable y servicial.
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10/10 Exceptional

Mon refuge à Panama City. J’y retournerai !

J’ai fait plusieurs séjours à Panama City et El Hostel Pod33 était à chaque fois mon point de chute. La situation est parfaite dans un quartier très sûr Près de la station de métro Santo Tomas, d’un super marché. Je suis allée à pied visiter la ville ancienne. Super accueil. Gentillesse et disponibilité. J’ai laissé des affaires pendant mon trip dans le Darien. La literie est parfaite. Chaque lit a sa prise de courant et un rideau pour préserver l’intimité. Il existe des lits doubles en dortoir. La climatisation. Génial. Peut-être que quelques ustensiles de cuisine et le mobilier de la salle à manger/ salon serait à rénover mais on s’y sent franchement bien! J’y retournerai encore et encore, c’est certain.
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4/10 Fair

Mejor otra opcion

El lugar está sucio y mal cuidado. No recomendable
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

El lugar es perfecto para viajeros que buscan un lugar donde descansar, y el chico que atiende es muy bueno, recomendado
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Todo excelente!!!