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Hostel the pod 33

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Avenida Balboa

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only
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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
The current price is AU$37
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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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

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 7 Double Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the area

Panama City

Hostel the pod 33 puts you in the heart of Panama City, steps from Avenida Balboa and within a 10-minute stroll of Cinta Costera. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Casa 33, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this Bella Vista hostel, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Albrook Shopping Mall and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Multiplaza Pacific Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Via Espana - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive - 3.9 km

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

  • ‪Los Tacos de Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Athanasiou - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Romero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Santé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zi Maria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostel the pod 33

Hostel with free parking, steps from Avenida Balboa
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 7.5 kilometres 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hostel the pod 33 offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. 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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Casa 33

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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.
  • Cots (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 all 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

Is parking available at Hostel the pod 33?

Yep, Hostel the pod 33 has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel the pod 33 on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$36.73, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hostel the pod 33?

The closest beach to Hostel the pod 33 is Veracruz Beach (6.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel the pod 33?

No, Hostel the pod 33 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hostel the pod 33?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hostel the pod 33's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel the pod 33?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel the pod 33?

No, pets are not allowed.