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Hostal La Cigarra

2.0 star property
Hostal near Albrook Shopping Mall in Panama City

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A restaurant with a long counter, chairs, and tables. There are plants and lights decorating the space.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a door.
A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread, two pillows, and rolled towels. A guitar hangs on the wall, and there is a sign with text.
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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Av. Central, La Peatonal, Edificio 1398, Panama City, Provincia de Panamá
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinta Costera
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread, two pillows, and rolled towels. A guitar hangs on the wall, and there is a sign with text.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

Santa Ana stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Santa Ana hostal, you'll find Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. El Machetazo Santa Ana and Amador Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Avenida Central - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 8 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 15 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ceviches y Mariscos El Bote - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Geisha Terroir - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mahalo Cocina y Jardin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Coca Cola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kanibal Panamá - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostal La Cigarra

Hostal near Albrook Shopping Mall in Panama City
There's a snack bar/deli on site. 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 a common area, and laundry facilities.

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

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
Hostal La Cigarra offers 20 accommodations. This Panama City hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to midnight on request

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

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 elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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 25.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal La Cigarra to the airport?

Hostal La Cigarra is 2.9 mi (10-min drive) away from the Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal La Cigarra?

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal La Cigarra on Jul 15, 2026 start from $27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hostal La Cigarra have an airport shuttle?

Hostal La Cigarra offers an airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to midnight, on request, for a charge of USD 25.00. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hostal La Cigarra to the beach?

This hostal is 4.6 mi (20-min drive) from Farfan Beach and 10 mi (17-min drive) from Veracruz Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostal La Cigarra offer free breakfast?

Hostal La Cigarra does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal La Cigarra?

No, there is no casino at this hostal, but Fiesta Casino (6-min drive) and Crown Casino (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal La Cigarra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostal La Cigarra?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Hostal La Cigarra have a pool?

Hostal La Cigarra does not have a pool.

Does Hostal La Cigarra have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal La Cigarra to downtown Panama City?

Hostal La Cigarra is 2 mi away from Panama City.

Hostal La Cigarra Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 73 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, close to metro and embassies. A good location, good room for a great price. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
Helpful staff, secure, close to sights
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget place to stay. Friendly, clean, good location. Would be happy to stay again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eldris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location to walk around the casco! Street parking available for free! Prices are really affordable! Staff was really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent room for short stay, cold showers, some staff not helpful, hotel ride to airport never came, decent area just not later at night
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the Ritz but what would you expect for $30 a night in Casco Viejo. Staff was wonderful. Bar on the property was a plus. What really shines is the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Great affordable option in Panamá City

This is a very nice little no-frills hotel, located on the pedestrian street near Plaza Santa Ana and just a few minutes’ walk from the Casco Viejo historic district. It was extremely low cost but also in good condition and very secure. The staff were helpful with getting a taxi and they let me store belongings there before checking in later in the day. All in all a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean but very bare bones and basic. Small improvements could really make the place better (put a mirror in the bathroom, have working outlets, fix the AC so the remote actually controls the temperature). The first night they only provided one thin sheet and I had to hunt down a worker the next day to get a proper blanket. When we checked in at 10pm our room still wasn’t ready but the front desk was very kind and apologized. This is in a great location and gets the job done for a basic stay with no amenities or hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Staff & service

Wouldn't return, mostly location reasons

The location is really dangerous, definitely don't arrive at night - we felt it was dangerous when we arrived at 7/8pm. The guy who checked us in was lovely and spoke very good English. The place didn't really look like the pictures, it was much more run down and a lot smaller. Easy to miss the entrance for the building too - there's a sign at the top so you know where it is.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Terje

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

Close to old town

You get what you pay for. No hot water and they clean my room only once at my 6 nights stay. I will not stay here again. The only good thing about this place is the people who works there and its a short walk to old town.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nakia

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

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
Verified

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

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