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Hostel the pod 33

2.0 star property

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A compact, wooden-paneled room with a single bed, a small window, and a curtain.
A room with yellow chairs, a green sofa, and a person sitting at a table.
A kitchen with a stove, shelves with kitchenware, and a coffee maker.
Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with a skylight.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$31
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

Explore the area

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Calle 42 Este, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinta Costera
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

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 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom

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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

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 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Via Espana. 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Calle 50 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uruguay Street - 10 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Café Santé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Romero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Los Tacos de Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Rosti - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Patisserie Saint-Honoré - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostel the pod 33

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: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 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: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property Registration Number Pod Mixto, Pod Doble, Privada #1, Privada # 5, Privada #4, Privada #3, Pod Femenino, Privada #2

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 5 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel the pod 33 on 6 Aug 2026 start from AU$31, 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 Farfan Beach (6.4 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.

Hostel the pod 33 Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 66 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Big supermarket right next door. Coffee shop next door. Craft beer taproom 2 blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rejean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leah

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

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

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

2/10 Terrible

Fevzi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel is not clean showers terrible choose other hostel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Disliked: Amenities
Nothing
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

GARNETT

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like anything!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mychael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es perfecto para viajeros que buscan un lugar donde descansar, y el chico que atiende es muy bueno, recomendado
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Conan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decepción

Desafortunadamente no ha sido como en las fotos, por lo cual que me tuve que ir despues de 30 minutos despues de mi llegada. No me sentí comoda, porque estaba super sucio todo, el baño olía mal y no había jabón para lavar manos. Muy raro todo, no me gusto asique no lo recomiendo para alguien que le guste estar comodo y le gustan las habitaciones/baños limpios.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Muy recomendable

El lugar es muy agradebale, el tipo que atiende es muy agradable y estuvo siempre dispuesto a ayudarnos. La ubicación es muy buena, a pocos pasos esta un restaurante donde es muy econcomico y a unos cuantos pasos mas un supermercado, pienso que esta cerca de todo lo que quise ver en panama No me agrado que el lugar no tenga opcion de cancelar o modifcar, buscando un poco sobre esta opcion en Hoteles.com encontré que es debido a que el lugar no lo ofrece. Hice una reserva en una fecha por error y ahora voy a perder esa reserva porque ya dejé el país.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mai Ong

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