BAMBU HOSTEL

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Guest house

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Outdoor pool
Bar
Daily housekeeping
Family rooms

About this place

Welcome to BAMBU HOSTEL, a cozy retreat in David! Family-Friendly Accommodation: With spacious family rooms and a welcoming terrace, we cater to families looking for a comfortable stay. Outdoor Delights: Enjoy garden views from your balcony or patio, or unwind in the garden with a barbecue - perfect for a relaxing evening. Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free private parking, a shared kitchen, and complimentary WiFi during your stay. Ready to experience a delightful stay at BAMBU HOSTEL? Book now and create unforgettable memories!

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11 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Family Room with Private Bathroom 6 m²Double bed, 2 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 6	Show prices
Family Double Room 15 m²	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Economy Double Room Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Family Room with Shared Bathroom 6 m²2 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Family Room 6 m²Twin beds, Double bed, Bunk bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Double Room 6 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Twin Room with Private Bathroom 6 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 6 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 6 m²9 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 10	Show prices
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 6 m²6 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 6	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Pool & wellness

Outdoor pool

Food & drink

Services

Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Calle la Virgencita, David, Panama
2 km from the center of David

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 12:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

7.852 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 52 reviews.

Cleanliness6.9

Service8.4

Location8.4

Room quality7.9

Amenities7.9

Value for money7.9

Food and drink7.4

Malacinski
Costa Rica · Solo · May 2026
2.0
“After many stays at this property this will be my last. 👎”
+Close to bus Terminal that's about it.
−I stayed here many times in the past. This will be the last time. The property has really gone down hill. Kitchen used to be nice and enjoyed preparing meals. Now, not well stocked and kinda gross, 🤮 pool was dirty lots of leaves. Room was out front next to the road. I live at a hostel in Costa Rica. With a rating of 8.9. It's not that hard.
Adrian
Costa Rica · Solo · May 2026
10.0
+Well priced, good value for money.
Caroline
United Kingdom · Solo · March 2026
8.0
+The pool and the garden are lovely
Wendi
United States · Solo · July 2025
10.0
“I got a nice room to myself with air conditioning.”
+Air conditioning. This hostel lets you have the air conditioner on 24 hours. Where as the other hostels I was staying at only let you turn on the air conditioner at night and you don't even need the air conditioner on at night as much too. You need the air conditioner on in the day more. There is also a hot water shower which is good and a kitchen.
−The kitchen didn't have a lighter. You need a lighter to start the propane stove, but I bought one.
Caitlin
Australia · Solo · June 2025
9.0
“Very nice hostel, and a good price for what you get!”
+Really lovely hostel, pool is great and Luis, the owner, is really lovely and happy to help with anything. He ordered a taxi for me, and it was way cheaper than if I had ordered one for myself. Rooms are clean, get soap and a fresh towel with your stay and the AC works VERY well
−The kitchen could sometimes be a bit dirty, but it seemed that someone comes into clean it (not sure how regularly). My only recommendation (and it’s a bit of a weird one), would be to put hooks in the bathrooms to hang up towel/clothes when someone is showering. I didn’t really like having to put all my stuff on the floor.
Tim
Australia · Solo · June 2025
8.0
“The perfect place to stay in David!”
+I stopped in David on the road between Panama City and Manuel Antonion in Costa Rica. Bambu Hostel was the perfect place to break the journey, and Luis, the manager is just awesome! So kind, friendly and welcoming. He's full of advice, and really made the stay an enjoyable one! The rooms are ample and the bed was comfortable. The location is a little distant from the centre HOWEVER it's about 100m from a bus stop on the main highway towards Paso Canoa, the Costa Rican border - so it was perfect! There's also a big supermarket nearby with a pleasant cafeteria. The outdoor entertaining area with a pool looked awesome as well, but I arrived late and it was the rainy season, so I didn't use it.
−If you want to be close to the centre of David, then be aware that this is about a 5 minute taxi ride. Uber works in David. Also, the room was a little narrow - it wasn't really an issue for me, but just in case that kind of thing bothers you. Honestly, I couldn't find fault with Bambu Hostel - I recommend it!
Susan
Canada · Solo · May 2025
8.0
“very nice people there, will stay again if ever in David”
+price
−kitchen could be cleaner
Dayne
United States · Solo · April 2025
10.0
“Exceptional”
+Luis (owner) is extremely nice and friendly. Talked with him for hours about traveling around Central America. Great location near a supermarket and gym, and they have in house laundry so I was able to recharge before the next destination. Highly recommend!
Jaén
Panama · Solo · September 2026
10.0
+La excelente atención al cliente
Pedro
Brazil · Solo · September 2026
3.0
“Péssima”
+Possui mercados próximos
−Quartos péssimos, não tem armário para guardar as coisas, é sujo, funcionários rudes e não sabem falar inglês. Além disso, funcionários não ajudam com dúvidas sobre a cidade, sobre ônibus, etc, me senti inseguro

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 12:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

11 room types

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Family Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Economy Double Room

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Family Room

Double Room

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Family

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews