Rooms are nice (we stayed in a private), but all set around the communal courtyard, so can get noisy. Helpful staff. We did the tour to the mud volcano through the hostel (didnt like the guide, she was pushy). Breakfast included, but its not very good, just a pancake and coffee (which you have to make yourself). Good location. Overall... More

We stayed twice at this hostel with a month in between (they held our luggage which was great). Our initial impressions via email contact with Stuart the owner were very good, he replies quickly and with plenty of information. We reserved a private double with shared bathroom. These rooms are at the back of the complex which is good from... More

Stayed at the Mamallena Caragena for 3 days in April 2013 - great location but more importantly fantastic service. I had forgotten my running shoes and shorts there and the staff there were amazing...couriered my stuff to my hostel in Cartagena (plus free of charge). Thanks guys.

We were deposited at Mamallena Cartagena after Captain Sebastian of the Corto II cut our time in the San Blas islands short (read more about our high seas hijinks at pasturebraised.com/san_blas_panama/). Our original Cartagena plan was to spend three nights at Hotel Puertas de Cartagena for a little post-sailing R&R. But when Sebastian dropped six of us at the docks... More

This great hostel provides comfortable beds and spacious private rooms, but if you need a place to rest in silence then don't come here. It's located in the perfect location for drinking and late night snacks (just outside there are three bars, a taco place, pizza joint and a small stall for empinadas) They also have a pet dog and... More

This is a decent hostel with a good vibe. Staff on the front desk are nice enough but certainly don't go out of their way to help you like at Marmallena Panama. We paid $55000 per night for a private room with shared bathroom. Shared bathroom was ok but probably not cleaned as consistently throughout the day for the number... More

I stayed in Cartagena for about a week in 3 different hostels in all and Mamallena was by far my favorite!! It is very resonably priced and each dorm room has an attached bathroom in the room which is a nice bonus. There´s a great courtyard inside that´s nice to hang out in and stong wifi (a big plus in... More

I stayed a whole 3 weeks at Mamallena's in Cartagena... They have everything I look for in a hostel: They are located stumbling distance from the main party hostel in Cartagena, so you can get crazy at the party hostel yet sleep in a relatively quite dorm when you are ready for bed. A convenient restaurant and bar attached to... More

We have stayed at Hostel Mamallena in Panama City and Boquete, and now Cartagena. They are all nice, but this is probably our favorite. There is a nice space for socializing that is actually right outside the rooms. Nevertheless, noise was not a problem. Stuart welcomed our dogs, and they made many friends with the guests and staff. We like... More