In the heart of Panama City, Hostel the pod 33 offers a warm welcome with its on-site restaurant, Casa 33. Enjoy breakfast to happy hour or unwind in the garden after exploring Cinta Costera and Via Espana. With free WiFi and bike rentals available, guests have praised this hostel's convenient location.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Restaurant
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 NT$592
NT$592
NT$652 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Room options
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Showing 8 of 8 rooms
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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Highlights
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
7 Double Beds
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Family Room, 1 Bedroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Highlights
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
4 sq m
Sleeps 1
20 Twin Beds
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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 Tomas Station - 4 min walk
Estación Lotería - 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
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 the pod 33 offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. 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 Tomas Station is 4 minutes and Estación Lotería is 12 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
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
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: 25+ Mbps)
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 25+ Mbps)
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.
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
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.
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 Tomas Station and 7 minutes' walk from Cinta Costera.
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Hostel the pod 33 Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
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.
Pia
Pia, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2022
The staff were extremely helpful. There is a few restaurants and a grocery store within easy walking distance.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2023
Everything was fine. An excellent hostel for the price..👍👍
abraham
abraham, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2024
Very chill
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 8, 2022
Hostel is not clean showers terrible choose other hostel
Fevzi
Fevzi, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 1, 2022
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.
Dennis
6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2023
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.
Conan
8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2023
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.
Julie
Julie, 7-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 11, 2025
Mejor otra opcion
El lugar está sucio y mal cuidado. No recomendable
Eduardo
Eduardo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Roberto
Roberto, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2024
VICTOR MANUEL
VICTOR MANUEL, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
El lugar es perfecto para viajeros que buscan un lugar donde descansar, y el chico que atiende es muy bueno, recomendado
Alan
Alan, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2024
HUGO
HUGO, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
Todo excelente!!!
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2022
Claudia
Claudia, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2022
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.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2022
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.
MANUEL
MANUEL, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 15, 2022
Juan Pablo
Juan Pablo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2022
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2022
Buena atención, cumple con las expectativas, se justifica con relación al precio
Nelson
Nelson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2022
jeffrey
jeffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2022
Bernard
Bernard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2022
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.
Mai Ong
Mai Ong, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2021
Person in charge very accommodating, Great value, Centrally located, Close to some restaurants and convenience store (less than 2 blocks).