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The Purple House International Backpackers' Hostel Reviews

Avenida Sexta Oesta y Calle C Sur, atras de la Camara de Comercio, David City, Panama

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91%Overall Rating

From 5 ratings
  • 88%Character
  • 92%Security
  • 80%Location
  • 96%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 96%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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97%

Very pleasant and friendly as always. For a few dollars more (to quote an old Western!) Room D with the private bathroom is worth the extra, and it's also away from the noise of the traffic.

  • Globetrotter
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (54 reviews)


97%

Friendly, comfortable and a good place to meet other people.

  • Globetrotter
  • 06 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (54 reviews)


100%

Had a great time at The Purple House. Andrea (owner/manager) and staff are super friendly and helpful. Great location in a safe neighborhood, only three blocks from a nice market, restaurants, and buses to the central terminal. Very laid back atmosphere - made tons of great friends! \When the hostel is full, the two bathrooms can be pretty busy. An optimal place for backpackers looking to make friends and save money at the same time. Not ideal for travelers looking for a lot of privacy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks so much for the kind comments and it was a pleasure to have you here also. Just for the record...there is actually a total of 5 bathrooms in the hostel...4 of them have public access, the other one is in a private room.

80%

This is a hostel where people go between transit. The owner is very helpful. we enjoyed using the kitchen! Very cozy environment and intimateness.

  • Globetrotter
  • 13 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (23 reviews)




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