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Hostel Casa Areka

2.0 star property
Travelers find respite at this Panama City hostel with its outdoor pool, garden, and easy access to Avenida Balboa and Multiplaza Pacific Mall

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Hostel Casa Areka in Panama City's center offers a refreshing outdoor pool, peaceful garden, and included continental breakfast. Close to Avenida Balboa, Multiplaza Pacific Mall, and Albrook Shopping Mall, it also features an on-site library for quiet reading moments.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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A single bed with a wooden headboard, a grey mattress, and a folded grey blanket.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a colorful wall covered in various writings and drawings, a bed with pillows, a backpack, and a plate with food.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a small table.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden frames, and green walls.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

San Francisco, a neighbourhood in Panama City, is home to Hostel Casa Areka. Panama Viejo and Amador Causeway are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Maracana Stadium or Estadio Rommel Fernandez. Visit our Panama City travel guide
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Calle Ramon H. Jurado y Calle 56 Este, Punta Pacifica, Panama City

What's nearby

  • A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a river reflecting the lights.
    Avenida Balboa
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A modern building facade with vertical reflective panels and the word "GUCCI" prominently displayed.
    Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront.
    Cinta Costera
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pacific Center
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Megapolis Convention Center
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Iglesia del Carmen Station
    9 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station
    21 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Club Unión
    3 min walk
  • Super 99
    1 min walk
  • Masi
    7 min walk
  • Patisserie Saint-Honoré
    5 min walk
  • Wahaka
    12 min walk

About this property

Hostel Casa Areka

  • Hostel near Avenida Balboa
  • Located close to Multiplaza Pacific Mall, Hostel Casa Areka provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and barbecues
    • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hostel Casa Areka have comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Communal kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils
    • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night

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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel Casa Areka have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hostel Casa Areka pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Hostel Casa Areka?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostel Casa Areka?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Hostel Casa Areka?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hostel Casa Areka provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostel Casa Areka located?

Located in San Francisco, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Center, Avenida Balboa and Multiplaza Pacific Mall. Cinta Costera is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away. Iglesia del Carmen Station is 29 minutes by foot and Vía Argentina is 30 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostel Casa Areka Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!!!

short stay but I was made very welcome. they helped me with everything I needed from directions, booked transport and laundry. really lovely environment. definitely want to come back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AnaManrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on Punta Pacifica, close to malls and public transportation. Staff was very friendly and helped with orientation to the city, transportation, calling uber for me and allowing me a late check out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay no matter what age.

Brilliant hostel to stay in. Staff super friendly and helpful. We were the oldest there 55 and 67, but we had a great time and met some lovely people. Would recommend staying here. It was close to all main places. Even had a swimming pool. We had a private room with our own bathroom. Breakfast supplied was banana pancakes which you cooked yourself. Coffee and water was also supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time in a hostel

Loved the place but it was a bit noisy with the traffic right next to it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

JPML

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price to value deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly abd halpfull!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Café da manhã é uma ração branca ianque doce, onde a banana era o melhor por ser a única coisa fresca. Venezuelanos do receptivo foram muito prestativos e contornaram com excelência as dificuldades que tive no hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Staff very friendly and the laundry service is really a plus. It's a very noise area and the music that they generally play, is loud and some times not pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

María José

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ubicación excelente. Reforzar limpieza hab diaria

Excelente ubicación para la cual armamos el viaje. Staff muy amable y servicial. Nuestra estadía fue cómoda y esperamos no haber causado incomodidades a otros huéspedes. Solamente tener el cuidado de hacer limpieza diaria como dice en su descripción pues estuvimos 3 noches 3 personas y la canasta/ basura del baño jamás fue recogida, ni las toallas o cubrecamas cambiados. Encontramos el cuarto aparentemente limpio hicimos un checkin pasada la media noche y encontramos cabello de los huéspedes anteriores en la regadera. Esperamos lo tomen en consideración porque aparte de eso, todo bien. Gracias.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Vaso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
バックパッカーが多く集まり、雰囲気はすごく良かったです。 ただ満員の部屋に泊ったので、荷物を置くスペースがほとんどなく部屋が荷物であふれており窮屈でした。。。。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋やリネンなど清潔感がとてもありました。また、スーパーからも近く、立地も良かったです。 ホステス自体は落ち着いた雰囲気で、リラックスしてる人も多く、居心地もとても良く感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

ramon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lugar escondido

esta en pleno centro de la parte de la ciudad donde siempre estan construyendo algo mucho ruido en las habitaciones todo el poder del trafico se oye desde temprano,,,,,el personal amable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estadia em local estratégico

Estabelecimento Em um local com muito comércio e bom para compras... as instalações são muito agradáveis e a equipe foi muito solícita e ajudou demais, sobretudo Jesus, que nos deu várias orientações. Voltaria com certeza.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Single women staying one night

My first time staying in a hostel. Had arranged for a taxi, but found my way there. Staff were wonderful, my room was basic and clean. Bed was fine, shower worked well. Breakfast was pancakes you make for yourself. Really appreciated the shopping plaza around the corner. My taxi to go to the airport was even 10 minutes and waited as again the staff helped me bring down my bags. Overall a very nice, clean place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

ALVARO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Um empreendimento bem localizado e com preço muito bom, valeu.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
At hostal casa areka i had the best care you could immagine! The staff is awesome and very friendly. The hostel is clean and very creative.. I stayd there for 4 nights and i would definetly reccomend it! I told Sabrina that i'm on my way to Santiago and the next day Oswald took me there with his car.. Amazing!! Muchas gracias Sabrina and Oswald!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Room comfort

close to Ferry Las Perlas

This was a nice location for me getting into Panama City late Saturday night. Was able to check in at 11p walk to the supermarket to load up on groceries that night. The next morning was able walk to the Trump hotel to catch the early Sunday morning Ferry Las Perlas to Isla Saboga. Breakfast not available for us early risers which was a disappointment but it did have free WiFi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018