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Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Tocumen with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Just minutes from the airport, Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel offers convenience and comfort. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, meals at the restaurant, and the terrace. The outdoor pool refreshes, while staff assist with luggage storage and tour arrangements.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Classic Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Enrique Malek, Tocumen

What's nearby

  • Metromall Panama - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Los Pueblos Commercial Center - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Estadio Rommel Fernandez - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Panama Viejo - 13 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 16 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • Panama City Passenger Station - 24 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tierra Firme - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Birra Pizza Place - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel

Hostel near the airport
Consider a stay at Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Express Inn International Airport Hostel
Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel
Express International Airport
Express Panama International Airport
Express Panama Hostel Tocumen
Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel Tocumen

Frequently asked questions

Does Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Metromall Panama, Los Pueblos Commercial Center, and Plaza de Francia. Atrio Mall and Estadio Rommel Fernandez are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Express Inn Panama International Airport Hostel Reviews

6.0

6.0

Cleanliness

5.2

Location

6.4

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 149 out of 643 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solo female traveler. Safe area to walk alone, go shopping, and eating out. Close to the sea side walking path of Panama City.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenicia Ayanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I liked that it was close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had layover of 7 hours. Was able to get some sleep and a shower. Super close to hotel. No frills. Towel and a small soap. But aircon worked and plenty of hot water. Served its purpose to crash for few hours !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to the airport and had t
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

JOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The one good thing about the property is it very close to the airport. They promise a shuttle but it only goes three times a night so we were not able to use the shuttle as promised we had to pay a taxi on the side also no breakfast about $65 for a very mediocre room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JERMAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful and I will only use this hotel in the near future
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Better towels for your feet and body and sheets too..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Usha Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Milagros

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

It cool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend it to anyone Clean nice quite and quick to airport ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MARTIZIA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Just a place to stay for 1 night maximum Sleep and go Nothing fancy, just a bed, shower, AC and a TV.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aminta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good place for a short time, clean, which is what I wanted, I recommend it, it is very close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Demar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staffs at the property 💯
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Vagn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Close to the airport

Ok hotwl. Close to the airport. Good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed because we had a 12 Hour layover. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower had strong water pressure, but front desk person rude.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for overnight stay close to airport.

Good enough for overnight stay close to airport. Spacious room but basic. Unfortunately we did not have any hot water and the lady at the front desk was not able to assist us. No places to eat or get snack nearby but we came late and left early, you can get some drinks at the front desk. We did not have much luggage and we walked across to the airport in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like it. It's not like the pics,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

PATRICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but economical and clean, conveniently located near the Tocumen airport. They also offer free shuttle to the airport. Very light breakfast included (2 toasts and coffee juice)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

GLOBAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
people who operate international hotels especially those close to the airport MUST understand three things 1. the most important element of the transaction is the customer. 2. The customer is travelling therefore under severe stress. 3. most customers will be people who do not speak Spanish. I was only really going to be at that place for 1.5 days but since I did not want to be floating around Tocumen for 7 hours, after vacating the room at 12 PM, I paid for 2 days. the hotel is located in a very shady area, and there are NO amenities on the premises food, alcoholic beverages, not even coffee. the meager supply of cool drinks they had were extremely limited, so whatever you need you would have to order it from outside and since you don't speak Spanish, good luck to you. except for this one man on the morning shift none of the other people on any shift spoke English. the room they gave me had no refrigerator, it had only one poor light in the entire room and the TV was not working in that room when I asked the misfit manager about it, all he told me is that it was not working, but later that evening meeting an American from Oregon who went out to dinner and a drink with me, his room had TV. and the TV in the lobby was working. i am an investor seeking to invest US$300,000 in Panama and this really bad experience happily was not in keeping with what I found elsewhere in Panama, if it were, I would not invest a cent in that country.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service st front desk. Free airport shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

jacques

Liked: Staff & service
Very convenient for late arrival and early departure from Tocumen. Basic facilities and clean.

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