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Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City

3.0 star property
Travelers lounge by the outdoor pool on sun loungers or head out to explore the lively neighborhood with its vibrant nightlife scene

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Selina Casco Viejo Panama City - Hostel captures the energy of Panama City near Albrook Shopping Mall. Guests relax on the rooftop terrace, browse the library collection, rent bikes to explore the area, or enjoy a game at the billiards table.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Studio Apartment | Free WiFi

Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 470 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 614 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 4-Bed

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 6-Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 8-Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi

Room Economy

  • 64 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

Double Room Standard

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

Double Room Superior

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

Double Room Standard

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi

Apartment Superior

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

2-Bedroom Apartment Standard

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi

Shared Female Dormitory One Bed in 6-Bed

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi

Room Standard

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room | Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Compact Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Casco Viejo, a neighborhood in Panama City, Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City is near the airport and near the bay. Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cinta Costera. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Maracana Stadium or Estadio Nacional Rod Carew.
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Esquina de Ave B y Calle 12, San Felipe, Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palacio de las Garzas - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Selina Discoteca&La Barra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Coca Cola - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SISU Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pulpería - Casco Antiguo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mahalo Cocina y Jardin - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City

Hostel near Avenida Balboa
You can look forward to free breakfast, a nightclub, and a poolside bar at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 97 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 center

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City Hostel
Selina Casco Viejo Panama Cit

Frequently asked questions

Does Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City located?

Located in Casco Viejo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Amador Theater, Avenida Balboa, and Cinta Costera. Albrook Shopping Mall is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Estación Lotería is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Socialtel Casco Viejo Panama City Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 207 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central located accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Was a great little place to stay for a night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

roelof

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right in the middle of town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Remy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selena Casco Veijo is worth the stay . Loved the staff the accommodation the tours the vibe was alive and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

roelof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, youthful environment, great location for walking around Casco Viejo. Fair pricing and like membership perks. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this location it’s beautiful the view is incredible and it was close to everything I could need. The staff was so accommodating too!

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

Jammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good party location Digital entry door knobs were convenient Didn’t have any complaints
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and awesome rooftop bar and pool with views of the city. Room was spacious and clean and had a balancing. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

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

8/10 Good

Kendrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good but overpriced
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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

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

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I think the hotel is wonderful but the entire team of the restaurant on the rooftop sucks bartenders and waiters … sorry not sorry
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023