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In El Varital of David, on the street Av. Francisco Morazán close to crossed road Av. 6a Este. Before to get to the church, after the football park toward the Morazán College it is the third house on your right hand side. Green house and fence with sign , David, Panama

  • Micaela

    Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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  • 7.0 Good
    Bernhard

    Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    It was close to the center

    It just had one toilet/shower (in one roome) for the entire hostel to use. Luckily it's off-season and not many people were there. But there is also no sink to wash your hands in the bathroom, hence one always needs to go into the kitchen Also the buttons on the stove were removed so you always had to ask the owner before they could cook

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    You are wrong. There are 3 bathrooms in the hostal. Two are for everybody to use and one is in the big private room. The only bathroom that doesn't have a sink inside the bathroom is at the terrace where a sink/tina with hand soap is at the terrace beside the bathroom. One guest notice that you were brushing your teeth in the kitchen, it was uncomfortable for both of us... well we didn't bother you but it has been a long time I have seen that. You could ask. And it is specified on your reservation: 2 shared bathrooms specificating one with sink and one without sink. No secret here. If you didn't have time or don't know how to read your reservation you could ask. I am alway here to answer questions and help my guests. A botton of stove broken last week and everybody else had no problem to turn it on. It is only the plastic part of the botton, the matal part is easy enough to use for everybody else. Beside, I offered help and you say "its ok". A better comunication on your part would have been helpful to you.

    You are wrong. There are 3 bathrooms in the hostal. Two are for everybody to use and one is in the big private room. The only bathroom that doesn't have a sink inside the bathroom is at the terrace where a sink/tina with hand soap is at the… Show more

    PaCasa Hostel
    11 August 2025
  • 7.0 Good
    Julian

    Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025

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    Its a good hostel if you want to catch the bus and sleep a night there as it is close, ether by walking or taxi which isn’t expensive. I can not say a lot about David as i only have been there for a short night.

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  • 7.0 Good
    Travelling

    Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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    Hostess is nice and friendly Location Space Kitchen

    Smelly dogs. But they were well behaved, lots of cats who minded their own business.

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    One of my dogs has a Mast Cell Tumor, not contagious but yes sometimes it has a smell if close by him. I have ordered his medication which will arrive within 3 to 5 days. He already had surgery but it has regrown back. Vet has not treated him internally and externally beside surgery which cannot be repeated yet. For his recovery, I have order medication which will arrive within 3 to 5 days a value of $420 plus $120 shipping. When vet here does not fix the problem, I try my best to reach other solutions. As Booking’s site says “we accept only animal lovers” and so far, guests have asked about his tumor out of compassion for Charlie (the dog) and wish him the best. Charlie is very well behaved and obedient; I suggested to step him away from you but you insisted and kept petting him. Charlie mostly stays on his own, sleeps a lot and doesn’t disturb anybody.

    One of my dogs has a Mast Cell Tumor, not contagious but yes sometimes it has a smell if close by him. I have ordered his medication which will arrive within 3 to 5 days. He already had surgery but it has regrown back. Vet has not treated h… Show more

    PaCasa Hostel
    28 July 2025
  • Jimenez

    Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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    Great location. No noise. Host was excellent.

  • Daniel

    Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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  • Martin

    Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025

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    It’s currently the best value hostel in David. Met a few cool people.

    It wasn’t so bad for me, but be aware that the property has multiple cats and dogs. If you have pet allergies this isn’t the place for you.

  • Palacios

    Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025

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    The place is about 5 min walking away of the Downtown. I had a nice stay and if I visit David again definitely I'll stay in the hostel again

  • Irene

    Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025

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  • Cedric

    Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025

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    Great place to stay, the owner are very friendly, if you like dogs and cats its a nice place to stay.... I recommend it

  • Jule

    Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025

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    The owner is very nice and offers great information and inspiration on what to in the area :)

  • Ruan

    Reviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025

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  • Michael

    Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025

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    it is close to the bus station. The bed is comfortable and the cats are pleasant to be around

    There isnt a sink inside the bathroom

  • Jakub

    Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025

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    Really unpleasant owner, screaming for making mess in a place which is really dirty (especially in kitchen, how can anyone cooks there…) and smells with cats urine (I love animals but this was very intense- like house your lonely cat aunt, which hates to clean up and is angry about loneliness). Although, is cheap so for one night you can survive. Not recommend

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    You piss the whole bathroom, curtains shower, garbage can on the evening and again in the morning the same plus you walked to your bedroom all wet leaving water on the terrace and the whole hallway and you just ignored that when I told you and closed the door on my nose saying "I just had a quick shower". Your quick shower made me clean the whole thing twice and came your wife, no problem with her, she is respectful. You are a disgrace.

    You piss the whole bathroom, curtains shower, garbage can on the evening and again in the morning the same plus you walked to your bedroom all wet leaving water on the terrace and the whole hallway and you just ignored that when I told you … Show more

    PaCasa Hostel
    21 March 2025
  • Matas

    Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025

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    Many cats and dogs have a bad smell, hostel is very unclean, the location is bad, hot in the rooms.

    Property response:

    I asked you to take your shoes at the terrace. It is my rights and my job to do so. You didn't want to and responded greyrock. The other guy did, nicely and cooperatively. After you and all left on the morning the smell was gone. It was both: you and also the one beside you which was collaborative and moved to the terrace without arguments. Most people the are sick, smell extremly, snore very very loud, gets up at 3 or 4am searching and tighting up there luggage knows to use a private room or the hammack/terrace (terrace open 24/7); common sense based on respect. There is also men that piss in the shower, when a guest say there is flies on the curtain every time that is urine and I clean and change the shower curtains. Tgerw is a sign "not puas in shower and keep floor dry" still today one did it all. That is not cats and dogs; that is nasty human. Same with kitchen. Now, air conditionlng is to be purchase at $5 total. When it is too hot, people nicely pay $1 each and we put a/c. That night, the other were fine with fan. Those that sweat at night have health issu and need to move out the dorm if there sweat is too strong. It is shared room, if the others don't want a/c you can take a private room and that will remove the smell of the dorm at the same time. Some people up tight always use the cats and dogs to exagerate. Unhappy people, likes to critic. Hey why didn't you mention it while you were here. I am always cleaning. Now, wonderfully, I have tons of good guests that respect rules, and are civilized and know how to share.

    I asked you to take your shoes at the terrace. It is my rights and my job to do so. You didn't want to and responded greyrock. The other guy did, nicely and cooperatively. After you and all left on the morning the smell was gone. It was bot… Show more

    PaCasa Hostel
    21 March 2025
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  • 7.0 Good
    Ara

    Reviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025

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  • Javi

    Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025

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    Good location near bus station and down town

    Stayed there for two nights. The lady who is running the place is a bit rude. Didn’t feel home since first minute

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    Javi didn't want to pay even in a reduce lower price. Didn't want to respect the checkout time and immediately became verbally abusive and I still did him a favor in keeping his stuff until the evening. When came back to pick up his stuff: He didn't say thank you and left shooting "drama, everything a drama…" (I said nothing, I stayed away and let him go). For those that try to stay here for free, it will not work, specially using abusive influence. Checkout is at noon and if you have any special request do it with respect and in consideration that your request might be accepted or not. Every hostel has their own rules and regulations and the checkout time is indicated in your reservation. Here at PaCasa, everybody pays evenly; it is fair to other guests and to the business. Some people think that they are overly special and while asking for a special treatment they don’t take “no thank you” as the answer. Javi busted of anger and tried to overrule me and it was difficult to keep him calm.

    Javi didn't want to pay even in a reduce lower price. Didn't want to respect the checkout time and immediately became verbally abusive and I still did him a favor in keeping his stuff until the evening. When came back to pick up his… Show more

    PaCasa Hostel
    23 February 2025
  • Lorena

    Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    It felt a little unsafe. I showed up late at night and just entered the house. There was no one to stop or asked me who I was before entering the property.

    Property response:

    A guest took her little pet dog out for his little business. I closed the door after.

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    28 January 2025
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  • Sophie

    Reviewed: 17 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    Close to the bus terminal and the owner was kind

    Everywhere smells like cats and dogs and their poop. There is nowhere comfortable to sit. You can’t leave without someone unlocking the gate for you, and everything managerial was done in slow motion.

  • Jefhersson

    Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024

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    Nothing

    Unhygienic environment, unprofessional host, health hazard, hidden cost

  • David

    Reviewed: 10 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024

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    Only minutes from bus station and city centre

    Friendly, helpful host

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  • Greg

    Reviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024

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  • Greg

    Reviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024

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  • Marzulli

    Reviewed: 6 October 2024 · Stayed in August 2024

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    Reaaaallu reaaaally bad

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    Too many private questions. I felt unconfortable and didn't know what to say anymore.

    PaCasa Hostel
    2 November 2024
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