Reviews of El Machico Hostel
AV 5a B Sur, Casa 2 . , Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery good location. Nice mood and pool
The rooms are very basic
Thank you for your kind words about our location, atmosphere, and pool! We’re aware that our rooms are currently quite basic, and that’s exactly why we’ll be closing on August 23rd to execute a major renovation. Soon, all our dorms will feature modern upgrades such as bed curtains, personal lockers, 24/7 AC, and much more. We’d love to welcome you back once everything is ready so you can enjoy the best dorm experience in town!
Thank you for your kind words about our location, atmosphere, and pool! We’re aware that our rooms are currently quite basic, and that’s exactly why we’ll be closing on August 23rd to execute a major renovation. Soon, all our dorms will fea… Show more
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewDecent hostel, friendly people and a good pool area to hand out and chill.
Wish the beds had curtains!
Thank you for your good vibes and kind words! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, the people, and our pool area. We also appreciate your feedback about the beds, great news: at the end of this month, we’ll be closing temporarily to replace all our beds with upgraded models that include more features and privacy curtains. We hope to welcome you back in the future so you can enjoy the new setup!
Thank you for your good vibes and kind words! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, the people, and our pool area. We also appreciate your feedback about the beds, great news: at the end of this month, we’ll be closing temporarily… Show more
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewgreat breakfast, amazing staff, top facilities (billiard table, ps4, nintendo switch, pool) 10/10
nothing
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the breakfast, the team, and all our facilities. Your kind words mean the world to us, we can’t wait to welcome you back for more good times at El Machico!
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood staff and facilitues
They had water issues and it was off for much of the day time
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewnicest staff, great chill out are, pool table, swimming pool and clean rooms !
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe area of the hostel is nice, not far from the cinta costera. I stayed in the female dorm, that was alright. The staff was nice and helpful.
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, very spacious rooms
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNice social areas, staff were helpful.
The rooms are like hot boxes during the day then freezing at night with the aircon, not enough bathrooms, pancakes are the only option for breakfast.
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt's a fantastic place, very cozy. Very clean at all times, the areas where you can be are quiet and pleasant. 10/10 this hostel
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWas congested the whole time, it felt like milddew or mold… staff was somewhat friendly. I had to make pancakes for myself though. One guy was at the desk and a lot of people were staying there. Room was climate controlled but I didn’t sleep good. There was ONE full bathroom on the second floor, two open showers and two half baths (one half bath was a double toilet and double sink) for 30+ people…
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewNice common area, generally clean hostel. I would stay again.
The beds don’t have curtains which should be changed to offer a modern hostel experience.
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThey had a pool table and air conditioning at night
No air conditioning during the day.
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe free breakfast was great. Pancakes with syrup! Swimming pool. Friendly staff.
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice pool, AC in rooms, comfortable bed, sockets at each bed, clean. Restaurants, ATM and supermarkets nearby.
The guys working reception were NOT friendly at all. Weird smell of humidity in the hallway. No curtains on bunk beds. The remote control for the AC is at the reception, we had to go ask if they could turn it up/down.