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Hostel the pod 33

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

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Interior
Fridge, microwave
Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

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$35
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

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, Uruguay Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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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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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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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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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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Fridge, microwave

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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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

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
  • Calle 50 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uruguay Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Espana - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

  • ‪Romero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Santé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los Tacos de Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪4 Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Panam's Restaurant - ‬2 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: 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 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.

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 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel the pod 33 on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$34.98, 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.

Hostel the pod 33 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 57 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

GARNETT

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Disliked: Amenities
Nothing
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Aletta

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

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

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

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.

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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 traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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