The place to be when you're in Panamy city, especially if you are backpacking! They let you check in whatever time you are arriving; and if the room is not available, you can still stay an enjoy the commodities. Located in the old part of the city, the neighborhood is very safe and calm. The hostal is clean, has all... More

...is a hub of traveler/local partying. Luna's is pretty massive, and for a building that does indeed feel a bit like a castle, with many stories and balconies overlooking all of urban downtown Panama City, the ocean, and the antiquated Casco Viejo, it can feel quite like you're lounging in the breeze surveying your kingdom. The dungeon bar also helps.... More

Luna's castle is one of those hostels everyone talks about. And I know why, it's a very vibrant and cool place in de old town (caso viejo). You have an amazing view over the new part, skyline. And you are near all the good restaurants and bars. Furthermore, rooms a clean and downstairs is a bar and and outside terrace... More

I loved the location of Luna's... But staying there kind of stressed me out. Trying to set up anything with the front desk was a nightmare as they were constantly swamped with people and were sometimes rude due to the stress. While its a cool atmosphere and location, I'm not sure I would stay here again.

For a private triple room with NO windows, no sink, no toilet...just two beds (one single, one double stacked as bunkbeds), they get away with charging $39. For that, you could probably get a hotel room and have much more comfort. The room was VERY hot. The last night, we had to move to the dorm for some sort of... More

This is one of the best backpacker hostels I have been so far with great laidback atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, great and safe location in Casco Viejo in real colonial mansion. I arrived at wee hours and was heartily welcomed and was let to sleep on the on sofa to rest a bit and than invited to have self... More

we tried to book in advance which was not possible (we were told by the hostel). when we arrived in the evening we were told we should have booked in advance.... then they told us that only one bed was available in the entire hostel and as a couple had to share on tiny top bunk matrace, which would have... More

A great hostel for the social backpacker. This place is 24/7 action from all over the world. They've got plenty of rooms (though book ahead if its a holiday) and plenty of comfy space to hang out. Wifi and a lot of pc's free to use. Brekky included (DIY pancakes and coffee). And a wicked movie theater (which you can... More

Staff are usually busy, but find time to help with all the requests coming their way. Free bikes are hard to get because often the staff don't want to fetch them. Our private room was extremely hot and we didn't know about the aircon option. However, great open areas to mingle and relax, table tennis located right next to a... More