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Hostal La Cigarra

2.5 star property

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Reception
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Living area
Living area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Av. Central, La Peatonal, Edificio 1398, Panama City, Provincia de Panamá
  • Cinta Costera
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Interior detail

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The price is CHF 22
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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About this property

Hostal La Cigarra

Hostal with a bar, a short walk to Avenida Balboa
This hostal features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Hostal La Cigarra offers 20 accommodations. This Panama City hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
During your stay at Hostal La Cigarra, you're just a quick walk from Avenida Balboa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 8 minutes on foot from Cinta Costera
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Hostal La Cigarra also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Panama City hostal.

Cigarra Bar – On-site bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to midnight on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cigarra Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 10.00
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 26.50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off USD10.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Hostal La Cigarra offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an access code.

Property is also known as

Hostal La Cigarra Hostal
Hostal La Cigarra Panama City
Hostal La Cigarra Hostal Panama City

Hostal La Cigarra Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 47 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Barnstaple

Travelled with partner
A nice hostel very fairly priced, basic but clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Yoke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Strategic location. Uncomfortable and sense 'passive-agressive' vibes. Extend my stay at another wonderful similarly priced hotel nearby, same location. Go there !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient, room was minimalistic, but relatively clean and comfortable. Fine for the money. Things to note: no hot water and only outlet was near the ceiling - cant charge device like phone or computer like that! We did have a power outage and I had to pack in the dark though. Guy who checked me in was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff easy checkin. Convenient area. Comfortable room and AC. Good WiFi No outlet to charge phone in room or hot shower water though
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too good to be true!

I was excited to discover a hostel that had a regular hotel room feel! $25/nt! Boy, was I wrong! There was only 1 bed. ✔️ An ensuite bathroom. ✔️ Close to the grocery store and near the night life. ✔️ But it was rundown and, while clean, the stains on everything left it feeling dirty. The room didn’t have a window. And my driver told me what areas not yo go to after dark. While I wasn't afraid or disgusted, it just wasn't for me. I checked out and found another hotel. Note to self: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joydip

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, minimalist, quiet one room priv bathroom on a pedestrian street, in busy, noisy, dirty old town Panama City. Uber can't drop you at the front door. A short walk through an alley with shops during the day, shuttered at night. Learn a little spanish!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jadid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As a Hostel close to Casco Viejo, La Cigarra is a good option. Very affordable and close to the amenities of Casco Viejo. It appears to be a family run business, they are very friendly and nice. It is a good place for backpackers. The location is not for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is good to sleep only. Nothing fancy. I have some mosquitoes in my room. And it's not that clean. Basically, you get what you pay for. Ever the guy receptionist is very helpful, even the lady at check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nakia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was horrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for a low price - very close to Casco Viejo and some very good restaurants. Staff were present, friendly, and helpful. My room had a very functional air conditioner, and a bathroom. The street outside is a brick-paved pedestrian-only shopping street, leading into Casco Viejo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anahi

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

Great accommodation at an affordable price

I had a great time at hostal la cigarra. It is located in the neighborhood of Santa Ana, just steps away from Casco Viejo. I was unsure of the location at first because I saw some sketchy areas around but in the end I felt really safe even as a female solo traveler. I even came back for another night after a trip to San Blas islands. It’s located on a pedestrian street across from a supermarket, next to a bakery and around the corner from a “feria” where there are all kinds of stalls of people selling beautiful stuff at a great price. I recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location; just a little walk to the old city
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is great for the price, area is a little crazy after dark, i stayed for 2 weeks and it worked just fine for me
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price and proximity to the Old Towne, you cant beat it. Wifi speed was great, however lacks power outlets in co-working area. Property is secure with passcard access. Small commissary onsite for beverages, snacks, laundry.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

DIANE

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The door was locked when we arrived. We had to find another hotel. I would like to be reimburse for all the inconvenients. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Geraldine, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the neighborhood is shady. the portly guy receptionist is not helpful, all the amenities are old, but it's a cheap place. there you go. they don't have a bar. it's just a room with a bed and A/C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

A clean, safe, convenient gem.

A nice, quiet, clean, and comfortable place to stay near the 5 de Mayo metro station & Casco Viejo. Sr. Ever (?) was very helpful as was the young man who checked me in. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

2 nights in town

Easy check in, friendly service, awesome laundry rates and in a decent area. Make sure they give you a key to get in at the gate!! They're doing construction so no rooftop area at the moment. Walkable to fish market and Casco Veijo (never felt unsafe). Grocery store nearby. No hot water was the downside, otherwise, for the amount we paid, we were satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Vielka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023