Located in the Marbella district in Panama City, 1.9 mi from Canal Museum of Panama, El Machico Hostel features a swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom, air conditioning, hairdryer, cable TV, bed linens and Playstation. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property as well open-air cinema and a tour desk. You can play billiards at this hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Metropolitan National Park is 1.9 mi from El Machico Hostel, while Presidential Palace is 1.9 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Panama City, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Panama City
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alonso
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Nice hostel, so clean and good location. Nice place to meet other travelers and hang out. 💯 Staff.
  • Shasya
    India India
    Everything! I'm not sure why this place is receiving such luke warm reviews. It's a really nice hostel, the staff is really helpful, it's super clean, the rooms are very quiet and comfortable , the bathrooms are really nice, big and plenty, huge...
  • Kimberly
    United States of America United States of America
    This hostel was amazing. It was centrally located, the staff were friendly, and the location was secure (to enter and exit guests need to be buzzed in.) I would totally recommend Machico Hostel through and through! I was a solo female traveler and...

Area info

Amenities of El Machico Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

El Machico Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that groups of more than 6 are not accepted.

FAQs about El Machico Hostel

  • The prices at El Machico Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • El Machico Hostel is 500 feet from the center of Panama City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • El Machico Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Movie nights
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at El Machico Hostel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.