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 8.9 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 9.1!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved El Machico Hostel's prime <b>location</b> near shops and cafes. The <b>pool</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> were also praised. The <b>kitchen</b> was well-equipped and staff were friendly. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews with some wanting more variety. <b>Room comfort</b> was noted, with some guests finding beds less comfortable.
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Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.0

Area info

Amenities of El Machico Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

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

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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.

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

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

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

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Movie nights
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Swimming pool
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.