Bambu Hostel is in a safe part of David, a town in Panama with an important bus station, where buses going all around the country will probably stop. The town is not a backpacker-famous stop, but some travelers need to stay overnight to catch a bus the following day, and Bambu is the main backpacker hostel in the area.
The Location
The hostel is located about ten minutes taxi ride from the bus station. It is also possible to take a local city bus, which takes about fifteen minutes. Around the area there is a big supermarket and some casinos.
Rooms and Bathrooms
It offers both private rooms and dorms. Most of the rooms have air conditioning, so it is pleasant at night. There are some plugs for electricity around the room, but there is no personal light for each bed. Mattresses are of an average quality, and some look quite old. Bathrooms are shared with all the hostels and there is hot water in the shower. Soap is available but there is no shampoo in the showers. Cleanliness is average, with bathrooms that are usually better cleaned than rooms. Lockers are available but you need to bring your own padlock.
Common Spaces
The hostel has some very nice common areas. Right at the entrance there is a relaxing area with some hammocks and sofas, and a place to park scooters or motorbikes. The gate outside is locked at night for security reasons but there is somebody working at the reception at all times. There is a common kitchen in an open space and guests can use it for free. Cooking equipment is a bit old, especially pans and pots. There is a very nice swimming pool in the garden with trees around and sun beds so you can relax and tan during the day. A bar is located next to the pool and it opens in the evening until early hours of the night.
The vibe is very quiet -- it's definitely not a party hostel as it is mainly a place where travelers spend one night and then catch a bus the next day. It is possible to meet people in the evening around the bar area, as there is not much nightlife in David, so guests usually stay at the hostel bar in the evening.
Summary
It is a good place to spend a night. It's neither a party sport nor a very sociable hostel, but it seems a fair choice for travelers in David.
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Published on Jun 4, 2019
Description
Welcome to Bambu Hostel & Tours an International Traveler's Oasis. We are a new urban Hostel located in a quiet neighborhood in the San Mateo District of David-City, Chriqui, Panama. We welcome backpackers and International Travelers from all corners of the world. Take a short walk from our hostel and find clubs, markets, restaurants, casinos, and 24 hour shopping. Don't miss the fresh squeezed sugar cane and coconut juice at the town square. Take a dip in our pool, swap travel tales and relax in our oversized tropical garden. David is a crossroads ideally situated 45 minutes from the Costa Rican border town of Paso Canoas. It is the second largest city in Panama. A vibrant mixture of traditional and modern Central America, offering annual festivals, rodeos, baseball, and a colorful nightlife.
Location and Contact
Location
In David, San Mateo Abajo, Calle de La Virgencita, frente del Bar Polo, not far from Supermarket '99' Just ask anyone where the 'virgincita' is and when you find the small religious shrine look down the street and there we are!
Map
Address: Calle Virgincita, Barrio San Mateo, David City, Chiriqui, Panama
Distance to city center: 4.9 km
Bambu Hostel is listed on the following booking sites:
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Phone Number:
+507 730 2961
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Facilities and Amenities
Digital Nomads
Party Hostel
Solo Traveller
Bedsheets
Breakfast
Parking
Towels
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Lockers in Lobby
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Security
Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill
Bar
Book Collection/Exchange
Cable TV
Clothes Dryer
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Entirely Non-Smoking
Food/Restaurant
Gameroom
Gym/Fitness Room
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Movie Library/Rental
Swimming Pool
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Pet-Friendly
Service Animals
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
Size: Small (less than 30 beds)
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