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Selina Casco Viejo

3.0 star property
Bayfront hostel with outdoor pool, near Albrook Shopping Mall

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Living area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • Business center
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Room options

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Apartment

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Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Compact Room, Private Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

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Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room | Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed In 6-Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bed(s)

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Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bed(s)

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Room Economy

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Apartment Superior

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  • 1 Queen Bed(s)

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Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed In 8-Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed(s)

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Shared Female Dormitory One Bed In 6-Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed(s)

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Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

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Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bed(s)

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Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed In 4-Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed(s)

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2-Bedroom Apartment Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Bed(s)

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About the neighborhood

Map
Esquina de Ave B y Calle 12, San Felipe, Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cinta Costera - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Amador Causeway - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 10 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 28 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 15 min drive
  • Estación Lotería - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Unido - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Coca Cola - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lazotea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lo Que Hay - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Selina Casco Viejo

Selina Casco Viejo features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Albrook Shopping Mall and Amador Causeway are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 97 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.03 for adults and USD 8.03 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Selina Casco Viejo Panama City Hostel
Selina Casco Viejo Panama Cit
Casco Viejo
Socia/tel Casco Viejo
Selina Casco Viejo Panama City
Selina Shared Casco Viejo Panama City
Selina Casco Viejo Panama City Hostel
Selina Casco Viejo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Selina Casco Viejo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Does Selina Casco Viejo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Selina Casco Viejo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Selina Casco Viejo?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Selina Casco Viejo?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Selina Casco Viejo?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Selina Casco Viejo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Selina Casco Viejo?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Selina Casco Viejo?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Fiesta Casino (6-min drive) and Bingo 90 (7-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Selina Casco Viejo and nearby?
Selina Casco Viejo has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Selina Casco Viejo?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Selina Casco Viejo like?
Selina Casco Viejo is in Casco Viejo, a short 5-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 8 minutes' walk from Cinta Costera.

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Dina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Josh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

If you’re staying here Friday or Saturday, do not expect to sleep til 5am. Not only does the party go into the wee mornings, but you’ll constantly hear taxis honking at the traffic. Then you’ll start to hear it again at 6:30am everyday when people wake up for work. The room was dirty. The A/C constantly leaks and makes a puddle and this creates mold which you can smell. The saving grace was the walking tour by Jordi. Nice guy. The San Blas tour was a waste of time and money. Do it with another tour group. Selina’s has a terrible San Blas tour. They keep you waiting at every stop, you end up only getting to spend 4 hours for a 14 hour day. 6 hours driving and 3 hours of waiting around and the last hour is the time it takes for the boat to go to the island.
Kevin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super convenient and well priced! The vibe in the cafe downstairs is also lovely.
Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

4/10 Fair

Kathy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Older hotel building. Some of the amenities like in the washroom are dated and don’t work properly. Service is pretty good and hotel staff are very helpful and friendly
Jani, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rose, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Favorite place to stay
roelof, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Area was noisy and had a lot of constructions
Raymond, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

jose miguel, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Place to stay if you’re young looking for fun. Centrally located.
Lynette, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place all around. Good vibes. Probably the best in the heart of DT Panama.
Chad, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great trip to Panama!
Solo trip to Panama City and I had a wonderful time staying at the Selina. It is an older building, so if a little dirt turns you off, then this isn't the place for you. As other reviewers have mentioned it is quite loud with the music and partying going on. I brought a good set of ear plugs to use every night and slept just fine and was able to wake up everyday and start work at 8am. If you're looking for a place to provide options for activities/tours and has a great night life, this is the place for you!
Tiffany, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very affordable
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Amazing property but super insanely loud from 10 PM until 3 AM it is absolutely horrible not just the nightclub upstairs by the pool deck but all of the cars honking and blasting music until all hours of the night.
Joshua, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

4/10 Fair

The staff were kind. The place was really dirty. Room was not available at checkin.
Ashley, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to be
Remy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice looks & amenities but intense party hostel
Fwiw reviews are pretty accurate. Enjoyed my stay, but def some issues. Solo male, working traveller, 30yo from US, in 8person room. Staff was great, security was great, the overall property was very esthetically pleasing including the library area full of real plants. Tacos La Neta on the rooftop was great and the main restaurant near lobby area was good but also tons of great places nearby, prices of things start to add up tho if you eat here/out a lot. Chair massage was nice & not too expensive. Views from the rootop areas, pools, bars are just as pictured. Small roaches were mostly in the bathrooms or kitchen from folks not properly cleaning dishes. Never saw them in my bed or general room area. 100% a party hostel from Wed-Sun. Rooftop plays music Wed-Sun until at least midnight-2am or beyond & can be heard all the way 3 floors down throughout entire rooming areas. Nightclub in basement is Fri-Sat & just as loud, so dont plan on getting much sleep those nights, even with earplugs, if you dont want to party. Lots of locals & other travelers come here to party so it gets packed! Had a situation where people in my room where so drunk i had to request an urgent roomchange @ 430am bc the person in the bunk above me peed themself & it seeped through to my bed. Staff helped me change right away, but idk if mattress was ever cleaned/replaced (just sheets) as heard from others in that old room. All in all: probably wouldnt stay here again unless smaller room Mon-Wed.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I dont like to write bad review but roach infestation bothered us. We did not use the kitched beacause of it. It was pretty bad. One sign that effort was not there was that all the cutlery and cups was badly washed, not some , all of them, all had stains. We rented a studio and a two bedroom apprtment for a week. The place is noisy because of clubs on rooftop and outside window. The noise doesnt bother me so much but some people might not like it. If not for the roaches plausibly we would have considered return on our followup event.
Pavel, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable and in the center of it all!
I've stayed here at this Selina many times and am never disappointed. It is beautifully decorated and the service this time especially was beyond expected. I would recommend for someone who wants to be in the center of the action in old town Panama. It isn't the most peaceful location for sleep, but if you like music and parties, this is the place for you!
Robyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I think the hotel is wonderful but the entire team of the restaurant on the rooftop sucks bartenders and waiters … sorry not sorry
Johnathan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff, youthful environment, great location for walking around Casco Viejo. Fair pricing and like membership perks. Would definitely stay here again.
Linda, 3-night trip with friends
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