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Calle Virgincita | San Mateo neighborhood, David, Panama
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Bambu Hostel
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Top Contributor
127 reviews 127 reviews
Reviews in 73 cities Reviews in 73 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
“Good hostel in David”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

The Bambu hostel is a bit outside the city center but is a very nice place to stay. The pool is a very welcome addition in David where it's extremely hot. The mattresses in my dorm were very thin - you have to like firm beds... The staff are very laid back and friendly and make sure you're having a good time. When I stayed most of the people in the hostel were relatively old compared to regular hostel guests - most of them were actually long term residents coming over for several weeks or months from the US. All in all a very good experience, recommended!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Bergen, Norway
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“cool hostel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I stayed here for one night. Nice doorm in a "tree house". Loved the swimming pool, and the wibe of the place is cool. One of the workers there held a mini concert. clean and nice :)

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Escazu, Costa Rica
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“BEST hostel in David!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011
5
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Bambu hostel is by far the best hostel in David. I consider the place to be better than an expensive hotel because of the other interesting travelers you meet there. There's a restaurant right across the street where you can eat great for $3.50, a convenience store at the end of the block, and a well stocked 24 hour supermarket 3-4 blocks away. The hammocks under the gazebo are a great place to lounge and enjoy a couple of beers, the pool was clean and refreshing, and the jungle hut in the backyard made me feel like I was sleeping in the treehouse of my childhood dreams :)

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Good value, decent hostel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011 via mobile
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed in David for 2 nights and found this place just fine for a short stay. The grounds are nice and owner is friendly. Very decent kitchen and a great supermarket nearby. Clean pool and great jungle feel in the back

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Santa Rosa, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011 via mobile
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We stayed at Bambu twice in November 2011. Our first stay was for one night on the way to
Panama City in the 4 bed dorm which was clean, affordable and comfortable. On the way back we stayed 4 nights in the private with bath while recovering from dental work. Bambu was the perfect place to stay: the owner Greg is super kind and helpful (and a good guitar player), the hostel is clean and across the street from a great restaurant, the pool is awesome and the kitchen has good supplies. We'd love to stay there again!

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Calle Virgincita | San Mateo neighborhood, David, Panama
Price range (per night):* INR1,512 - 1,512

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