Hostal La Cigarra

Property class: 2
Hostal within easy reach of Albrook Shopping Mall

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When you stay at Hostal La Cigarra, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Also, Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are within a short drive. Public transportation is close by: 5 de Mayo Station is just 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Airport shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Lockers available
The current price is $29
$32 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Room options

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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
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread and two pillows, a wall clock, and a guitar hanging on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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

DOUBLE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
Av. Central, La Peatonal, Edificio 1398, Panama City, Provincia de Panamá

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cinta Costera - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Independence Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 10 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 30 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 15 min drive
  • 5 de Mayo Station - 11 min walk
  • Lotería Station - 23 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hostal La Cigarra

  • When you stay at Hostal La Cigarra, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Also, Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are within a short drive. Public transportation is close by: 5 de Mayo Station is just 11 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to midnight*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2004
  • Lockers available
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hostal La Cigarra Hostal

Hostal La Cigarra Panama City

Hostal La Cigarra Hostal Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostal La Cigarra offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hostal La Cigarra does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hostal La Cigarra?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Hostal La Cigarra?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hostal La Cigarra.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hostal La Cigarra?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to midnight on request. The charge is USD 25.00 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal La Cigarra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hostal La Cigarra?

No, this hostal doesn't have a casino, but Fiesta Casino (6-min drive) and Crown Casino (7-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hostal La Cigarra and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.

What's the area around Hostal La Cigarra like?

Hostal La Cigarra is a short 4-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 8 minutes' walk from Cinta Costera.

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Reviews

Hostal La Cigarra Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Very good

Excellent staff, close to metro and embassies. A good location, good room for a great price. I would stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Helpful staff, secure, close to sights
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10/10 Exceptional

Great budget place to stay. Friendly, clean, good location. Would be happy to stay again in future.
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10/10 Exceptional

A nice hostel very fairly priced, basic but clean and affordable
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

Decent room for short stay, cold showers, some staff not helpful, hotel ride to airport never came, decent area just not later at night
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel staff easy checkin. Convenient area. Comfortable room and AC. Good WiFi No outlet to charge phone in room or hot shower water though
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4/10 Fair

Strategic location. Uncomfortable and sense 'passive-agressive' vibes. Extend my stay at another wonderful similarly priced hotel nearby, same location. Go there !
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

great location; just a little walk to the old city
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
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8/10 Very good

Great location to walk around the casco! Street parking available for free! Prices are really affordable! Staff was really helpful
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2/10 Poor

It is in getto, no entrance. Need to entree from a restaurant back door. Totally not as on pictures. Staff behind the fance.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.