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Bambu Hostel

Calle Virgincita | San Mateo neighborhood, David, Panama
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Bambu Hostel
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
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Knoxville, Tennessee
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I was extremely happy with my stay. Has a easy to find location, very friendly staff. The owner was very nice, helpful and enjoyable to talk to. Pool was very clean. The room had a tv and cold a/c(private room). The dorms were awesome... thatched roof hut. I loved the laid back atmophere... and the fact that the owner had... More

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David, Panama
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I have passed through David a couple of times on my travels this year and was so impressed by Bambu that i thought I should write a revew to let you all know about the place. They have lots of privet rooms and a cool dorm out the back past the swimming pool. I stayed in the dorm which is... More

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Munich, Germany
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We stayed at this place for two nights because we were on our way from San Jose (CR) to Boquete and wanted to have a stop on that journey. We loved the treehouse-dorm and the pool! The staff is very helpful and everything is very clean. There is a well-equipped kitchen and two computers for internet use. In the evening... More

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Ashland Oregon
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Many people come to David to get to some other place, and Bambu Hostel is truly a great place to make your stay enjoyable. When you get to the gates the buzz of the city may still rest on your skin, but as soon as you step into the back gardens an oasis for relaxation awaits you. There is a... More

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Berkeley, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

I had planned to either go straight to bocas if i could or at the worst stay only a night in David..i had heard it was too hot and there was nothing to do there..well bambu hostel was really as they say a travelers oasis, the large cool garden that has a sparkling swimming pool and a tree house that... More

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David, Panama
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

I've been fortunate in that I've travelled extensively; I've stayed in potholes and palaces and eagerly recommend the Hostel Bambu in David, Panama for any length of stay. The place was immaculate, the owners, Mike and Greg, entertaining and helpful, all surrounding by their most unique property. The Bambu House and outside bar along with the central location to all... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

I came to Panama to 'get away for a while' and while David city doesn't quite fit that requirement in my itinerary, Bambu is the best place in the city to get that feel. It's a little oasis in a city that really is a stopover for most travelers it seems. I was headed up to the mountains, but I... More

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Boquete, Panama
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

ive been hiking for the past month from costa rica to columbia and logistically david has been a perfect place to take care of all my resupply needs. the last two times through ive stayed at the bambu hostel and have nothing but positive things to say about it. the rooms were clean. if something was wrong, of which there... More

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David, Panama
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Now, I have plenty of experiences from hostels around the world. I've stayed in some dirty places and I usually don't mind. What bugs me about Bambu Hostel is how over priced it is compared to what you get. They want 34 dollars per night for a double room with a private bathroom. When I booked the room the prices... More

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agent421, Owner at Bambu Hostel, responded to this review
12 March 2012

We try, but we can not please everyone. Read the dozens of great reviews here and at hostelworld and then come to David Panama and see for yourself the paradise we have created at bambu hostel. More

San Fracisco, CA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is the best hostel in David... There are plenty of private rooms, a pool and a huge back yard area to hang out. If you are looking for a great place to stop over for a few days going through Panama and you find yourself in David, this is the place to stay. There is also a great place... More

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Calle Virgincita | San Mateo neighborhood, David, Panama
Price range (per night):* S$35 - 35

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