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Luna's Castle HostelvsPlaza Paitilla Inn
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Plaza Paitilla Inn scores significantly better than Luna's Castle Hostel. Plaza Paitilla Inn is ranked #9 in Panama City with recommendations from 3 sources including oyster.com, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Luna's Castle Hostel
Frommer's
Frommer's
Calle 9, Casco Viejo, Panama City 328, Panama
From $16/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
"This always-popular backpacker hostel in a colonial building decorated with funky contemporary artwork in Casco Viejo will plant you firmly on the gringo trail across Central America." Full review
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Some of the less expensive dorm rooms lack A/C, so be sure to specify when reserving.
"This always-popular backpacker hostel in a colonial building decorated with funky contemporary artwork in Casco Viejo will plant you firmly on the gringo trail across Central America" Full review
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Some of the less expensive dorm rooms lack A/C, so be sure to specify when reserving.
Plaza Paitilla Inn
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
Via Italia Punta Paitilla, Punta Paitilla, Panama City, Panama
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"About a third of the rooms in this 19-story tower on Punta Paitilla have impressive views across the bay toward the Casco Viejo (those ending in 14–17)." Full review
"This hair-curler-shaped hotel is located in the high-rise residential community of Punta Paitilla -- yet it is still only blocks from a few convenience shops and the Multicentro Mall." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"Situated in the upscale Punta Paitilla neighborhood, this 272-room upper-middle-range hotel sits next to the Pacific Ocean, just a few minutes' walk from restaurants." Full review