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Hostal Balboa Bay Panama Hostel Reviews, Panama City

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Hostal Balboa Bay Panama

Ave. Balboa Calle 39 Bella Vista House 21, Panama City, Panama
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2.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
“Nice staff, but poor location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

I don't know why Lonely Planet lists this place as "recommended." It's not really in the downtown- it's in kind of an ugly area about 8 blocks from Calle Uruguay. Our original booking hotel disappeared off the face of the earth, so this was the only place left with availability 4 days before our trip. Pros: Free breakfast Large, clean... More

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Montreal, Canada
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Don't go there”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2010

Don't lose your time and don't go there. I traveled a lot and stayed in may hostels, but once arrived, I felt so insafe that I decided to go elsewhere. Unpleasant staff. Constructions everywhere.

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“Cosy & Charming!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2010

It s a cosy Bed & Breakfast, I went with my kids, 4 weeks ago and I would like to said I was kind of scared with the previous recommendations in this web site but fortunately it was not like that I had a really good experience there and the attention it was amazing. Breakfast very nice with all the... More

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“Nightmare!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2010

No water, no breakfast, no cleaning service available at all, the people that work there not to friendly. Need to be real desperate, I do not recomend this place at all. Do you a favour do not forget the name is BAD.....

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Address: Ave. Balboa Calle 39 Bella Vista House 21, Panama City, Panama
Region: Panama > Panama Province > Panama City
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Ranked #34 of 53 Speciality lodging in Panama City
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