Hostel Mamallena is one of the longest operating hostels in Panama City, and has been rated as one of the best for many years.
We are also one of the most experienced tour providers for the San Blas Islands, having been the very first hostel to organize these trips.
Mamallena Panama City is located in one of the traditional city neighbourhoods, Perejil. It survived the wreckers ball that has seen many parts of Panama City redeveloped and has kept it’s local charm. If you’re after the glitz of the big city it might not be for you, however that can easily be found nearby. If you want to experience a real Panamanian neighbourhood, this is the place for you.
San Blas Island Tours
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Guests can use the WiFi, with full coverage in all rooms and social areas of the hostel.
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MAMALLENA BEACHSIDE
Located right on the beach. You can take a few steps from the hostel and be in the sea.
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From The Airport
We have our own shuttle service from Tocumen as well. Contact us now for more information and prices.
From The Bus Terminal
Getting to us by local bus from Albrook Terminal is easy, so long as you know where to get off. First you will need to prepaid card from inside the terminal, local buses do not take cash.
Get a bus that says VIA ESPANA on the front and tell the driver you want to get off at the ‘Hotel Venecia’.
From there cross the street and go up the hill towards Via Espana. You will pass the ‘Pio Pio’ chicken fast food shop on your right hand side. On the next corner you will see ‘Farmacias Aroccha’. This is Via Espana. With your back to ‘Farmacias Arrocha’, cross Via Espana and go up the street that is in front of you. About 50 metres up on the right handside is a white house, you’ll see our signs on the first floor of this house. Go to the second door and hit the buzzer. Say Hi and come on up.
Boat From COLOMBIA
We can arrange your sailing for you as well as making sure you have accommodation arranged for when you arrive in Panama. tours@mamallena.com
Most boats finish in Puerto Lindo, Portobelo or San Blas. We can arrange a shuttle transfer to Hostel Mamallena or you can take public busses to Albrook Bus Terminal in Panama City.