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Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Albrook Shopping Mall

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Free WiFi
Living area
Terrace/patio
Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Restaurant
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
Esquina de Ave B y Calle 12, San Felipe, Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama
  • Popular LocationCinta Costera9 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlbrook Shopping Mall7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmador Causeway9 min drive
  • AirportPanama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Suite

8/10 Very Good
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room with Handicap access

  • 127 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Apartment | Free WiFi

Studio Apartment

10/10 Exceptional
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room | Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

Heart of Panama City.Within a 10-minute walk of this Casco Viejo hostel, you'll find Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Amador Theater and Iglesia de la Merced are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cinta Costera - 9 min walk
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 6 min drive
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 7 min drive
  • Via Espana - 7 min drive
  • Amador Causeway - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 7 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 13 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Unido - 4 min walk
  • Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - 3 min walk
  • Café Coca Cola - 1 min walk
  • Nomada Eatery - 3 min walk
  • Lo Que Hay - 1 min walk

About this property

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel

3-star hostel near Albrook Shopping Mall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel.

This 3-star Panama City hostel is smoke free.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel offers 97 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: USD 7.49 for adults and USD 7.49 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7.49 for adults and USD 7.49 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City Hostel
Selina Casco Viejo Panama Cit
Selina Casco Viejo Panama City
Selina Shared Casco Viejo Panama City
Selina Casco Viejo Panama City Hostel
Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel to the airport?

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel is 2.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel on Jun 3, 2024 start from $51.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel.

How close is Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 4.3 mi (8-min drive) from Veracruz Beach and 10.5 mi (22-min drive) from Taboga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 7.49 for adults and USD 7.49 for children.

Is there a casino at Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Fiesta Casino (6-min drive) and Crown Casino (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel have a pool?

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel to downtown Panama City?

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel is 2.1 mi away from Panama City.

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 180 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Place to stay if you’re young looking for fun. Centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place all around. Good vibes. Probably the best in the heart of DT Panama.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great trip to Panama!
Solo trip to Panama City and I had a wonderful time staying at the Selina. It is an older building, so if a little dirt turns you off, then this isn't the place for you. As other reviewers have mentioned it is quite loud with the music and partying going on. I brought a good set of ear plugs to use every night and slept just fine and was able to wake up everyday and start work at 8am. If you're looking for a place to provide options for activities/tours and has a great night life, this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Joshua, Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property but super insanely loud from 10 PM until 3 AM it is absolutely horrible not just the nightclub upstairs by the pool deck but all of the cars honking and blasting music until all hours of the night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind. The place was really dirty. Room was not available at checkin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Remy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice looks & amenities but intense party hostel
Fwiw reviews are pretty accurate. Enjoyed my stay, but def some issues. Solo male, working traveller, 30yo from US, in 8person room. Staff was great, security was great, the overall property was very esthetically pleasing including the library area full of real plants. Tacos La Neta on the rooftop was great and the main restaurant near lobby area was good but also tons of great places nearby, prices of things start to add up tho if you eat here/out a lot. Chair massage was nice & not too expensive. Views from the rootop areas, pools, bars are just as pictured. Small roaches were mostly in the bathrooms or kitchen from folks not properly cleaning dishes. Never saw them in my bed or general room area. 100% a party hostel from Wed-Sun. Rooftop plays music Wed-Sun until at least midnight-2am or beyond & can be heard all the way 3 floors down throughout entire rooming areas. Nightclub in basement is Fri-Sat & just as loud, so dont plan on getting much sleep those nights, even with earplugs, if you dont want to party. Lots of locals & other travelers come here to party so it gets packed! Had a situation where people in my room where so drunk i had to request an urgent roomchange @ 430am bc the person in the bunk above me peed themself & it seeped through to my bed. Staff helped me change right away, but idk if mattress was ever cleaned/replaced (just sheets) as heard from others in that old room. All in all: probably wouldnt stay here again unless smaller room Mon-Wed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Pavel

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I dont like to write bad review but roach infestation bothered us. We did not use the kitched beacause of it. It was pretty bad. One sign that effort was not there was that all the cutlery and cups was badly washed, not some , all of them, all had stains. We rented a studio and a two bedroom apprtment for a week. The place is noisy because of clubs on rooftop and outside window. The noise doesnt bother me so much but some people might not like it. If not for the roaches plausibly we would have considered return on our followup event.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023