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Hostal La Cigarra

2.5 star property
Hostal near Albrook Shopping Mall in Panama City

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Reception
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Av. Central, La Peatonal, Edificio 1398, Panama City, Provincia de Panamá
  • Avenida Balboa
    4 min walk
  • Cinta Costera
    8 min walk
  • Avenida Central
    8 min walk
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom

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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The price is CA $43
per night
CA $48 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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About the area

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

  • Avenida Balboa - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cinta Costera - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Amador Causeway - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

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
  • ‪Café Coca Cola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lazotea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lo Que Hay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SISU Coffee - ‬7 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).

Languages

English, Spanish

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 - midnight
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Hostal La Cigarra Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 33 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

ignacio

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

LEANDRO

La ubicación es la adecuada para hacer turismo, casco viejo, museo, cinta costera, cerca del metro para visitar el canal, supermercado al frente, comida cerca, habitación cómoda. Precio vs comodidad bien. Muy recomendado. Solo les sugiero limpieza diaria a las habitaciones, yo estuve 4 noches y desde el primer día solicité limpieza y nunca se hizo.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sylvie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accesible, para estancia breve
Me hospedé nada más un día porque mi vuelo salía tarde, en general, está bien si te quieres quedar cerca del casco histórico y del transporte público, pero debes ser consciente de donde está ubicado puesto que es un sector de comercio, el lugar estaba limpio, disponía de lo necesario y el personal estaba atento, lo único que no me gustó fue que había una fuga no se si en la ducha o qué, pero el goteo si me puso tensa un momento, de ahí la ventana del baño daba a la escalera así que si no cerrabas la puerta, bien te podían ver por ahí, lo otro que no me gustó fue que el armazón de la cama es de hierro y estaba cubierto por la sabana, me pasé golpeando varias veces porque estaba cerca de la puerta del baño, pero por lo demás todo es de acuerdo a como se ve.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Value for money ok. It seems as if the accommodation is still being renovated and old rooms are offered which are very outdated. Nevertheless, the host charges a fair price and still endeavours to provide a good room. At first we were not satisfied with the accommodation, but the receptionist (or owner?) then provided us with a better room and even washed all our laundry free of charge as compensation. The location is great! Just a few metres from the centre of Casco Viejo and the underground , bus station. Great to experience life outside the tourist centre. Thanks again for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

NATSUKO

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
おすすめできない
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ulli

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich war dort nur eine Nacht. Mein Zimmer hatte kein Fenster und roch sehr muffig. Das ganze Hotel ist ohne Tageslicht. Kein Trinkwasser, das zur Verfügung gestellte Kaffeepulver war verschimmelt. Die Leute haben keine Lust zu arbeiten und wollten mir mehr Geld abknöpfen als in der App angezeigt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio buen personal amables y el sitio es muy limpio
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Romain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mieux que sur les photos
L'hôtel est bien mieux que sur les photos et devrait avoir une meilleure note. Accueil chaleureux, l'équipe est aux petits soins et très réactive Très bonne localisation également
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023