A friend and i just opened
www.bambuhostel.com in David, we have both backpacked around for years and always dreamed of operating our own hostel. We are really interested in getting suggestions from folks as to what you like or dislike in hostels, we have decided to make ours a luxury hostel with an inground pool and mayan style rancho bar, we encourage jamming as such we have a collection of instruments...bunks are $10 USD a night and privates start at $22.
David is an often overlooked city but we love it, if you have any questions about things to do there contact me.
hostel is located at calle virgencita san mateo abajo david panama phone is 507-730-2961