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tangobento
tangobento

Hi All,

This is obviously one of the most often asked questions on the TT, but I thought I would seek some advice from people that have been to Panama City recently.

I'm heading there in early February and will probably stay in a hostel for a couple nights. I've read about other hostel renovations and wanted to get the latest scoop. Any recommendations for a fun hostel that has good advice for ongoing travel? I speak a decent amount of Spanish if that makes a difference.

I have a month there total, so my second question is where would be the best place to celebrate Carnival?

Thanks!

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patywolf
patywolf

Mabye you should describe what you mean by a fun hostel..

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andiamotony
andiamotony

The three hostels I can recommend are:

Lunas Castle - in Casco Viejo, great place, particularly for more 20-something backpackers. Lots of space, and once they get their 3rd floor open, they'll have even more beds.

Zuly's - in El Cangrejo. Great location, and Richard and Zuly are very cool. I'm particularly fond of their location.

Mamallena - also in a great part albeit older section of Panama City. They just added several private rooms on the ground level, very nice and airconditioned.

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davegttph1
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I stayed at Zulys, as said, great location, near plenty of shops and bars, supermarkets etc. aircon room for $9 too which was nice. Everyone there was happy to go out and party, nice balcony to sit and watch the city go by with a few beers in the evening, free internet access etc. Defo gets my thumbs up

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andiamotony
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Zuly's is $11 a night now I think....

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wilsonmg
wilsonmg

Mamallena for cleanliness, internal security and advice
Zulys for partying and external security(good area)
Castle Luna for atmosphere!

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honeymoonlexa
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I've been to
LUNA'S CASTLE
twice and I think it was ABSOLUTELY one of the three BEST HOSTELS on my whole CA&SA-Trip!!!!!

$10 a night, pancake breakf for free, best atmosphere, nice cinemaroom, internet for free, fun fun fun! :)

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tangobento
tangobento

Thanks for the advice.

Anyone around that has been in Panama for Carnival? Would love to hear about experiences both in Panama City and elsewhere in the country.

-20 degrees F in Chicago and Panama is just 2+ weeks away...

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