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Hostel Villa Michelle

2.0 of 5
2 1/2 Sur, Panama City 87422, Panama
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The pictures of this hostel makes you think that you are outside of the city. The fact is that you are still in city behind steel doors in an area where you should not walk after dark. Getting to the hostel is a nightmare since most taxi drivers never come into this area. Upon arriving you enter into what is... More

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Milan, Italy
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32 reviews 32 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

Goods: - the green room at the bottom of the corridor is cool - the garden and rancho are nice to have, kitchen available to guests Bads: - far from the malecon and casco viejo (old town) - not easy to find, in a obscure small street - sometime noisy, the owner is in the garden most of the time,... More

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Tampere, Finland
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We lived there with my husband for two weeks, and it was nice. At weekends there were huge parties, so it is not that silent place to be. Anyhow, I would go back.

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portland, or
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

i spent four days at villa michelle and i thought the place was very nice for a hostel; clean, a nice kitchen, and a little pool too. the only complaint i would have would be for ALL of panama when getting directions; they give you directions to places not addresses ... if the taxi driver knows the place you want... More

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London
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

This hostel claims to be a luxurious accommodation. This is far from the truth. It is also overpriced taking in consideration its location, the fact it does not provide any breakfast and quality of the accommodation. The hostel offers a pick up service from the airport for $35 which is overpriced too. Owner parties almost every night and advice provided... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

Let me start out by saying that this hostel was very nice and clean, and the staff very helpful. The room we were in was very spacious and charming; the grounds well taken care of; and the pool was nice and well maintained. There was also a nice covered outdoor sitting area centered around the pool. The kitchen was nice... More

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Bocas Town, Panama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011

Ivonne is a warm and wonderful person who helped me out on a wide range of things and even arranged to have someone come over and repair my computer. I love hanging out at the Rancho, a very pleasant place. The place is immaculate, Rollando is always on a tear, cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. My room, the former library is a... More

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Boquete, Panama
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2011

We stayed here for 2 months. The rate was very fair for long term rental. We chose this place because of the number of amenities available: 2 fully equipped kitchens, two TV areas, small pool, plenty of rooms, and lots of people to hang out with. The house was cleaned every day, except Sunday). The location is farther than most... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

Stayed in Villa Michelle april 2010 (beginning & end of my trip) and May 2011. It's not a B&B, it's not a hostel, it really is a home in a resedential area. I really like that when travelling and a nice change from the typical backpacker hostels or impersonal hotel. Big living room, 2 kitchens (the one inside has everything... More

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München
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2011

There is a pool and two well equiped kitchens. Unfortunately the owner does not have a sign at all (not even a little sign "Michelle" or something like that on the door bell) nor a house number - so we just randomly rang the door bell to ask after checking google maps... (the map provided does not help). The pickup... More

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Additional Information about Hostel Villa Michelle

Also Known As:
Hostel Villa Michelle Hotel
Hostel Villa Michelle Hotel Panama City
Hostel Villa Michelle Panama/Panama City
Address: 2 1/2 Sur, Panama City 87422, Panama
Region: Panama > Panama Province > Panama City
Amenities:
Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #37 of 53 Speciality lodging in Panama City
Price range (per night): S$39 - 72
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
HOSTEL VILLA MICHELLE is a luxuriously styled family operated as BED AND BREAKFAST self catering and can act as your personal TRAVEL TOUR GUIDE for your Vacation, Tourist destinations, Leisure and Shopping splendor.You can live in the heart of the city (with easy access to everything) and yet feel like you’re far removed from the hustle and bustle of the City. We are constantly rated by our guests/travelers as one of the best BED AND BREAKFASTS you'll ever find in Panama City for inexpensive accommodations with a home like peaceful, secure lively atmosphere.VILLA MICHELLE is not a B&B, a hostel, nor a hotel. We offer it to you as YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME, with a feeling unlike ANY hotel...because THIS IS A HOME. Beside your HOME, Hostel Villa Michelle is an ISLAND in Panama.OPEN LIVING AREAS (THE COMMONS):Hostel Villa Michelle offers 3 common Living areas, 5 Dining areas, a GUEST KITCHEN (2 fully equipped Kitchens if you choose to cook for yourself), a Barbecue Area with a large grill, 4 LUXURIOUS Italian tiled Bathrooms with on demand hot water. (The rooms do NOT have a PRIVATE bath, 3 rooms share one bath). Local Telephone service (sorry no international calls unless your using a pre-paid card) International Cable TV, Gated and locked 24 hour Security PerimeterPrivate secure parking area (FREE BIKE, AUTO or MOTORCYCLE parking)Remote Security Gate controller (for those guests in possession of a car rental needing parking)2 Entertainment Centers (the rooms do not have TV) A desktop PC Computer for your use (if you have no PC and need access for your email communications).Hostel Villa Michelle is a large, wonderful yet quaint garden terrace area where you may want to dine, cook or just relax and kick back with a glass of wine or local brands of beer, nestled amongst trees and a swiming pool for cooling off in on a hot day. Our reception is available 24 hr, meeting facilities and Airport pickup.Above all we pride ourselves on great PERSONAL service and tourist assistance to help you navigate and get to know our city/country. ... more   less 
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