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Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City

3.0 star property
Bayside hostel with free breakfast and nightclub

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Interior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Esquina de Ave B y Calle 12, San Felipe, Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama
  • Avenida Balboa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Compact Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed In 6-Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Room Economy

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Apartment Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed In 8-Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Female Dormitory One Bed In 6-Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed In 4-Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

2-Bedroom Apartment Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Panama City

Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City puts you in the heart of Panama City, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .The hostel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the nightclub and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Casco Viejo hostel include Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Albrook Shopping Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cinta Costera - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Amador Causeway - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 7 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 15 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Unido - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Coca Cola - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lazotea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lo Que Hay - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City

Bayside hostel with free breakfast and nightclub
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. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City.

This 3-star Panama City hostel is smoke free.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City offers 97 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 17 January 2025 to 16 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City Hostel
Selina Casco Viejo Panama Cit
Casco Viejo
Selina Casco Viejo
Socia/tel Casco Viejo
Selina Casco Viejo Panama City
Selina Shared Casco Viejo Panama City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City?

Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City?

The closest beach to Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City is Veracruz Beach (4.2 km).

Does Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City have a pool?

Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City?

No, Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 206 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kuo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good: Location. Friendly and helpful staffs. Lodging price appears competitive. Poor: Overcharged breakfast price. Terrible: Old & rundown facilities. Room filled with mildew odor. Good & Terrible: Nightly very loud music from 6th floor's open bar until 1:30 am, it made sleeping difficult unless you are a hard rock music lover. The property manager probably should make this unique nightly music presentation feature be more aware of to the prospective customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyle, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for what you get. The “small” rooms are just big enough to fit a bed and the accommodations and bathrooms felt run down. The bedding smelt like mold and the AC did not worked. They run a rooftop party every Friday and Saturday which you can hear from the room, which is fine if you plan on joining but would be hard to sleep through. The staff, coworking area and wifi was the great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Selina hostel in Panama City is not only beautiful, but located in an ideal spot conveniently close to stores, restaurants and historical sites. My stay was an absolute pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness
If you’re staying here Friday or Saturday, do not expect to sleep til 5am. Not only does the party go into the wee mornings, but you’ll constantly hear taxis honking at the traffic. Then you’ll start to hear it again at 6:30am everyday when people wake up for work. The room was dirty. The A/C constantly leaks and makes a puddle and this creates mold which you can smell. The saving grace was the walking tour by Jordi. Nice guy. The San Blas tour was a waste of time and money. Do it with another tour group. Selina’s has a terrible San Blas tour. They keep you waiting at every stop, you end up only getting to spend 4 hours for a 14 hour day. 6 hours driving and 3 hours of waiting around and the last hour is the time it takes for the boat to go to the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient and well priced! The vibe in the cafe downstairs is also lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathy, Ayutuxtepeque

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jani

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel building. Some of the amenities like in the washroom are dated and don’t work properly. Service is pretty good and hotel staff are very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

roelof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service
Area was noisy and had a lot of constructions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

jose miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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 traveller

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 traveller, Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable and in the center of it all!
I've stayed here at this Selina many times and am never disappointed. It is beautifully decorated and the service this time especially was beyond expected. I would recommend for someone who wants to be in the center of the action in old town Panama. It isn't the most peaceful location for sleep, but if you like music and parties, this is the place for you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023