Casa Areka
Hostel in Panama City, Panama
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this hostel
Casa Areka features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Panama City, Panama
Available Rooms
Deluxe Double Room with Bath
1 King • 64 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room
2 Single • 64 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 Single • 64 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
1 Single • 64 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
Las instalaciones
La TV no tenía señal de cable.
5.0 / 5.0
Locatiob
4.5 / 5.0
the staff is very friendly. there is a great vibe at this place. we could hand in laundry evan before check in and got it back the same day. the pool area is nice to relax. we had a shower with hot water.
our room (privat) semlled of very old smoke. maybe it‘s because of the old carpet in the room.
3.5 / 5.0
very chill vibe, comfy common areas. good kitchen. diy pancakes for breakfast
very cold AC all day and no possibility to open a window ever so the air gets very stuffy.
4.5 / 5.0
- very social hostel
- nice terrace with pool
- private room was big, clean, very comfortable and on the third floor, therefore very quiet
- Staff nice and helpful
- I liked the location, even though there is not really much in the area (except the rooftop bars in the skyscrapers)
- Great supermarket right outside the door. But unfortunately no cheap restaurants.
- the fridge was an absolute mess, overcrowded and also a bit dirty. There was no room for our groceries. In the five days of our stay it was not even cleaned and tidied up. We would have liked to have cooked more in the evening, but if there is no room in the fridge for fruit and vegetables, then that is difficult.
- The breakfast situation is also difficult. Everyone makes their own pancakes. That's not a problem and it's actually a good way to quickly get into conversation with others. On the other hand, it's very busy and slightly chaotic. I think it would be better if the staff could stand and prepare the pancakes.
4.0 / 5.0
Muy amables ambos chicos en recepción que no recuerdo los nombres. La cama cómoda, la pile súper chill y me gusto la idea de hacer el desayuno.
3.5 / 5.0
El lugar es bien ubicado y económico. La cocina se mantiene limpio. La piscina es buena y me gustó el espacio de afuera.
El wifi no es tan confiable, yo estaba trabajando durante mi visita y estuvo un poco complejo. El camarote estuvo cómodo pero hacía muchísimo ruido cada vez que movía para acomodarme. Creo que debe ser fastidioso para las otras personas en el cuarto.
1.0 / 5.0
No hay TV las instalaciones viejas el de la recepción falta de respeto se te meten en el cuarto el desayuno q dicen q incluyen jamás me lo brindaron el dueño entro a mi habitación a reclamarme que porque yo estaba despierta y a faltarme el respeto a decirme que no había pagado cuando estaban en el cajero porque hay solo aceptan efectivo cuando pague ni me pidió disculpas el baño un asco trato mal a mi amiga porq mi habitación es para dos personas estaba mi amiga y yo nos fueron a llevar comida y reviso las bolsas que solo tenían sopa se metió una segunda vez a la habitación cuando estaba en toalla que vio que salí del baño es un falta de respeto no vuelvo hay JAMÁS
Nada no vuelvo jamás
2.5 / 5.0
The property is not very clean, at all. There were cockroaches, I had a dirty private room, the shared kitchen is not hygienic either.
The lack of hygiene.
4.0 / 5.0
Nothing too fancy but a cheap, nice hostel that has a really relaxed and friendly vibe.
Clean and spacious kitchen available to use.
Cats!
The staff (Frank + Matias) were absolute angels and were always happy to give advice and make our stay as nice as possible.
They upgraded us to a private room for free on our last night.
My friend loved the breakfast pancakes
it would be great if they started to accept card, as atm’s in panama charge super high fees.
Maybe a more vegan friendly breakfast would also be great
The AC in the room was very cold and there was no control, also curtains on the bed would be nice
4.5 / 5.0
Good location
Nothing
5.0 / 5.0
Location was very good, nice pool and self made pancakes :) staff was very friendly
3.5 / 5.0
Great location and very comfortable hostal. Staff was wonderful
Boasts of parking, but it’s a small space that was full upon our arrival. The hallway smelled like someone urinated in it.
4.5 / 5.0
A good value hostal in a great area in Panama City. We had a private room which was really spacious and comfortable. We'd recommend to anyone on a budget in Panama 🙂
3.0 / 5.0
Very noisy on the isle. And very loud refrigerator.
My private shower smelled very poor.
4.5 / 5.0
Staff is super friendly!! Enough comfy spots to hang out and good atmosphere. Beds are comfy!
The're not that many showers, but still alright!
5.0 / 5.0
The owner and the staff was really nice and helpful, the vibe is so good, and it's feel like an oasis in the city, definitely I will come back when in Panama City again. Greetings to Oswaldo and Matias! Hope to come back soon.
Everything was good for me.
4.5 / 5.0
Very friendly and helpful staff, good and safe location and good vibes, next to a supermarket, the pool 😎
5.0 / 5.0
everything! such a cool hostel. unfortunately, I could only stay one night.
Location can be good or bad depending on where you want to go. it’s very central in bella vista but it’s. 3-4$ uber ride to casco viejo, which is fine
5.0 / 5.0
friendly staff. cute rooms
nothing
3.5 / 5.0
Good location. The pool and communal areas are a nice place to hangout and meet people
Only three bathrooms for everyone
4.5 / 5.0
nice cheap hostel. good value for money.
the location between the skyscapers is really cool.
make-your-own-pancake breakfast is nice & sociable event.
showers are next to the kitchen, which is a bit strange / awkward sometimes :)
4.0 / 5.0
The location was good because it was a short stay for a layover. 15 mins to get to the airport. It was close enough to walk to Cinta Costera, a beautiful walk along the water. it was right across from a market and restaurants. The pool area/outdoor space was nice. The staff was amazingly kind.
The kitchen wasn’t intuitive; it was hard to find things for cooking because it is small. But as long as not a lot of people, no big!
2.5 / 5.0
Reception staff are very friendly and helpfull!
Casa Areka canceled my booking and informed me about it only few hours before i arrived to Casa.
5.0 / 5.0
Really clean and lovely vibe hostel. They let us leave our bagpacks and pick them back up and use facilities after Sand Blas. The breakfast is great, you just sometimes have to wait a while to cook the pancakes if lots of people are awake.
There wasn't much room to put your bags in the dorm. There were lots of mosquitos in the pool table area for some reason and we all got bitten, so it would be good if they lit something.
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely pool with seating around it. Free water and pancakes for breakfast. Staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. Safe location.
Our private room was on the ground floor near the kitchen which meant there was constant noise from 7am onwards. Also the shower and toilet are not separate which means you often have to wait to use the toilet for a long time.
3.0 / 5.0
Lounge area was nice. Staff was good. AC worked well.
The room was really untidy, shower only got cold water. The bed was missing a few woodcovers under The mattress. Breakfast with The self-made pancakes was a fun idea, but there was not much to put on top of the pancakes. No Juice etc included, If we knew that, we would've brought our own. Kitchen was really untidy.
4.0 / 5.0
cheap
noisy car honking
5.0 / 5.0
Super helpful staff, enjoyable breakfast and good internet. Every single point of the hostel was super clean.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Panama City, Panama?
The average price for a rental in Panama City, Panama is R 1,788 per night. This rental is R 700 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Casa Areka. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Casa Areka. Enjoy the water!
Is Casa Areka pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Casa Areka?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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