Pleasant Hostal Panama

The rooms were spacious and clean, and I felt safe once inside. Getting in meant ringing the bell each time since guests don't get a key to the main entrance. Outside, music and loud traffic made it really noisy, and the neighborhood isn't somewhere you'd enjoy strolling around.

Finding the place took us a little effort, but once we arrived, we loved it. The pool was just what we needed after a long travel day, and there are handy spots across the street, including Venezuelan food and a fruit and vegetable stand, plus a shop farther up the road. The owner was so friendly, the rooms were nice and big, and she kept everything very clean.

The room may be spacious, but it feels like too much space, and the outdoor facilities are old and dirty. The toilets by the pool were absolutely horrendous. The photos don't match the current condition of the property. For a one-night stop before a connecting flight, when you plan to stay in the room, it may be good enough. Otherwise, I'd look for somewhere nearer the city centre.

The room was really nice for the price, with a big double bed, AC, a fridge, and more. We only stayed overnight after arriving at 8 pm, but the 24-hour service made check-in easy, and everyone was super nice. They offer rides to the airport for $15 each way, and the owner's son drove us even though we needed to leave at 5 am. I'd stay again.