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Hostel Casa Areka

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Avenida Balboa

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Outdoor pool
View from property
Reception
Courtyard
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Calle Ramon H. Jurado y Calle 56 Este, Punta Pacifica, Panama City
  • Pacific Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hospital Punta Pacífica
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 3.3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Panama City

At Hostel Casa Areka you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Avenida Balboa and Multiplaza Pacific Mall. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this San Francisco hostel include Cinta Costera and Via Espana.
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What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 9 min walk
  • Cinta Costera - 14 min walk
  • Via Espana - 4 min drive
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 4 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 17 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Unión - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BARcelona - Tapas Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panaviera Rooftop Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Masi - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hostel Casa Areka

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Avenida Balboa
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hostel Casa Areka. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Panama City hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hostel Casa Areka offers 10 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and minibars. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb 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

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

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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Hostel Casa Areka Panama City
Casa Areka Panama City
Casa Areka
Hostel Casa Areka Panama City
Hostel Casa Areka Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Casa Areka Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Panama City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Casa Areka?

Hostel Casa Areka offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hostel Casa Areka?

Yep, Hostel Casa Areka has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hostel Casa Areka?

The closest beach to Hostel Casa Areka is Veracruz Beach (8.1 km).

Does Hostel Casa Areka have a pool?

Hostel Casa Areka has an outdoor pool.

Does Hostel Casa Areka serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Casa Areka?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Casa Areka?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hostel Casa Areka Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AnaManrique, San Diego, California

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

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette, Ireland

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

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

8/10 Good

JPML, UIO

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

hannah, Uk

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio, bsb

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

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

8/10 Good

Vaso, メキシコシティ

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

8/10 Good

G, Tokyo

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

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

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

8/10 Good

ALVARO

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

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!!