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Hostal Mamallena

Casa 7-62 Calle Primera | Perejil, Panama City, Panama
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Barcelona, Spain
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Blimey - 200 words! Well this review comes from a "non-professional" Hostel guy, in fact the first time I stayed in a Hostel since I was 22....I've got to say that for the money, and knowing Panama as I do there is nothing that I could really say against the place.....I wish I had been able to benefit from the... More

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Hong Kong, China
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110 hotel reviews
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122 helpful votes 122 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We stayed 5 nights here after our trip through the san blas from colombia (used darien gapster from capurgana - definitely recommend). We enjoyed our stay as the hostel has a relaxing vibe which is what we were after. We stayed in a private double room downstairs. The good things about the room is that it was very quiet (faced... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I spent 3 nights in the dorm, I think the place is great, but there is quite a lack of atmosphere. Although the staff is present to answer you, the hostel states itself as the "hostels of no rules". Which I am not convinced this is the right way to go... In the dorm I was next to some people... More

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Casa762, Owner at Hostal Mamallena, responded to this review
4 May 2013

I understand your points, but............ We do have one rule, and that's an important one. Be considerate to everyone else and treat people as you would expect to be people. You guys are all adults and you don't need to be in a place where they treat you like babies, with all manner of rules and telling you what to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The staff is very helpfull and friendly! And the trip they organised for us to San blas was amazing. But don't book the private rooms.. It felt like we were sleeping in a prison cell... It was horrible. The other night we moved to the dorm, which was much better, but kind of noisy when it's next to the common... More

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Casa762, Owner at Hostal Mamallena, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Unfortunately we have to work with what we have with regards to our privates rooms. They're small but they are useable and most people realize that they don't spend much time in the room anyway, and the other amenities such as the pool, social areas, service and information outweigh the fact that the rooms might not be perfect. What you... More

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12 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Very nice hostel! Friendly staff and a very nice common area! Very easy to meet a lit of good people. Attractions are in walking distance. It's also very easy to reach Albrook by bus (Bus terminal & shopping mall).

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Casa762, Owner at Hostal Mamallena, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Thanks, we´re glad you enjoyed yourself. We are pretty centrally located, as long as you don´t mind a bit of a walk or a taxi or bus ride. But then you have to do that no matter which hostel you´re in. Hope we can see you again one day. More

Melbourne, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

This hostel is really in an awful neighbourhood and not close to the main tourist sights of Panama. Their dorm room has 12 beds and people are coming in and out at all hours. They cancelled my booking after a friend had confirmed my reservation 2 days beforehand so the only option the left me with was leave or sleep... More

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Casa762, Owner at Hostal Mamallena, responded to this review
19 April 2013

It´s always interesting reviews like this, it´s kinda like they have to find something to complain about, lucky it´s not too bad about ourselves! I am sorry the reservation was cancelled, but I am also sure there was a reason. Were you very late to arrive? If you´re more than around 4 hours past your arrival time without notice we... More

Sao Paulo, SP
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

I was not very confident that Mamallena would be a good choice, but it was Ok at the end of the day. The atmosphere in the hostel is quite nice and staff members are friendly spanish/english speakers. The location is just Ok - neighborhood does not seem to be the safest place in the world and I would not recommend... More

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Casa762, General Manager at Hostal Mamallena, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Thank you for your comments about our hostel. Just to let you know our neighbourhood is very safe, to the point where I (female in her 20s) feel safe walking to and from the local shops and to and from my apartment close by, at night time. We are situated conveniently between the “hot areas” as you call them, of... More

Alexandria, Virginia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This hostel is pretty standard as far as hostels go. Everything you expect and more is there: free wi-fi, free breakfast, tons of movies on the television, standard beds, even a pool. The vibe is pretty standard too I think, its super chill and laid back. The people here, both the staff and other travelers were really great. I was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

First and foremost, this hostel is by far the best family/welcoming vibe hostel in Panama City. From a basics standpoint. They have 24 hrs security and front desk who will welcome you at any hour of the day no matter what time you show up. I got to the hostel at 4am after 24hrs of traveling and they where up... More

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Casa762, General Manager at Hostal Mamallena, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Thank you so much for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and felt well looked after while in our care! We have done our job! More

London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Stayed here a couple of nights in a double room which was clean & big enough. No a/c but fans in the room. Good position in the city - everywhere was easy to get to & the room was a good price. Met lots of great people here & it has a lovely atmosphere. Used their transport from the airport... More

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Casa762, General Manager at Hostal Mamallena, responded to this review
18 April 2013

Hi there, Thank you so much for your review, you must have stayed in Room 1, our only room without A/C at the moment! We hope we will see you again, so we can put you in one of our A/C rooms! More

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Also Known As:
Mamallena Backpackers Hotel
Mamallena Backpackers Panama City
Hostal Mamallena Panama/Panama City
Address: Casa 7-62 Calle Primera | Perejil, Panama City, Panama
Region: Panama > Panama Province > Panama City
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Ranked #7 of 53 Speciality lodging in Panama City
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