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Hostal La Cigarra

2.5 star property
Hostal near Albrook Shopping Mall in Panama City

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Bar (on property)
Living area
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Av. Central, La Peatonal, Edificio 1398, Panama City, Provincia de Panamá
  • Place, Cinta Costera
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Amador Causeway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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 Twin Bed

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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. Amador Theater and Iglesia de la Merced are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cinta Costera - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Via Espana - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Amador Causeway - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mahalo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Coca Cola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Selina Discoteca&La Barra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kanibal Panamá - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Refresqueria Nadia - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hostal La Cigarra

Hostal near Albrook Shopping Mall in Panama City
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 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
  • Bar or lounge
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).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip 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

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
  • Tile flooring in public areas

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 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); 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.
  • 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 26.50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 10.00 one-time 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

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.

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 26.50. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hostal La Cigarra to the beach?

This hostal is 4.2 mi (7-min drive) from Veracruz Beach.

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: 11:00 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.

Reviews

Hostal La Cigarra Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Barnstaple

Traveled 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

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 traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Vielka

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maxwell

Stayed 1 night in May 2023