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Hostel the pod 33

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Avenida Balboa

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Located in the heart of Panama City, Hostel the pod 33 offers an on-site restaurant serving meals from breakfast to happy hour. Guests can relax in the garden after exploring Cinta Costera and Via Espana. Free WiFi and bike rentals enhance the praised location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$31
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Tomorrow

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 7 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Single Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Calle 42 Este, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Via Espana - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Santo Tomas Station - 4 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 12 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Tacos de Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Romero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Santé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Athanasiou - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zi Maria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostel the pod 33

Hostel near Avenida Balboa
Near Cinta Costera and Via Espana, Hostel the pod 33 provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Casa 33, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a local area shuttle and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostel the pod 33 feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 7.5 kilometres
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Casa 33

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 5
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hostal Casa 33 Panama City
Hostal Casa 33
Hostal Casa 33 Hostel
Hostel the pod 33 Panama City
Hostel the pod 33 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel the pod 33 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel the pod 33 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel the pod 33?

As of 27 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel the pod 33 on 3 Oct, 2025 start from S$31.39, including 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.

How much is parking at Hostel the pod 33?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostel the pod 33?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hostel the pod 33?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 5 (subject to availability).

Where is Hostel the pod 33 located?

Located in Bella Vista, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km). Santo Tomas Station is only a 4-minute walk and Estación Lotería is 12 minutes.

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