Villa vento surf is a great chilled out hostel with brilliant helpful staff and very comfy beds!!! Its in a safe area in the banking area, a short walk from the multicentro shopping centre. The kitchen has everything you need and somehow it was ALWAYS clean (something i have yet to find in a hostel!). There is a free pancake... More

Villa Vento Surf one of the best hostels we stayed in during our central American trip, and definitely the best in Panama City! It was very clean, the atmosphere was laid back and friendly, and the pool area was a great place to meet people and cool off (I also heard it was the only decent hostel in the city... More

I stayed here longer than expected. It was kept exceptionally clean for a hostel and is right in the middle of town. Helpful easy going staff, good music, good food (they have group meals a couple times a week), lots of interesting people, over all a rad vibe. Pura vida. Weither you are just arriving from home or have been... More

Villa Vento Surf is one of the best hostels that I have stayed in. The atmosphere is super relaxed, friendly and easy. There is a great patio with a pool and music, which is where you can drink and get to know cool people from all over the world. The location is amazing: you are basically right in the middle... More

Best hostel in panama! I def wanna go back some day. We felt very welcomed, great atmosphere, beers 1 dollar, pancakes for breakfast, pool, good location ect.. At Super Bowl night they put the game on the big tv and the hostel was full of happy and excited people! They arranged a trip to the beach with barbecue and all... More

I first came to Hostel Villa Vento Surf in August of 2012 and loved it! Since that first initial visit I made sure to go back every time I was in Panama City. The hostel has a great laid back feel about it that makes it perfect for chilling during the day, barbecuing at night, or pre-gaming for a crazy... More

During my trip trough central america I stayed in a few hostels and Hostel Villa Vento Surf was definitely one of my favourites ! I stayed here for 4 nights and the atmosphere was always great, staff always very helpfull and superfriendly owner. I also really enjoyed the free coffee and pancakes for breakfast. If I would go back to... More

I didnt spend much time in the hostel as I was out exploring during the daytime! However it's a very relaxed, homely hostel and the staff are very friendly, I was assured I could ask advice on anything I needed. Good wifi throughout. I think there's free breakfast but I was always out too early. Lots of info available about... More

I was back in Panama over the winter and stayed in the hostel again. It's even nicer than before. The tile in the pool has been redone and re-grouted and the patio around the pool has been expanded and redecorated. Other than that the same great space as before, and some of the dorms have been rearranged to make them... More