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 Via Espana 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
The current price is $29
$32 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Room options

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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

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About the neighborhood

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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

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

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Reviews

Hostal La Cigarra Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Location is great, very comfortable and the instructions sent before the stay were useful. The room is clean and functional, and the stuff is very kind and helpful. The only thing to say is that there is no hot water in the shower, something that I expect to be informed about before booking the room.
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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.
Verified review

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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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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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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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

We arrived early and we're greeted by friendly staff. We stored our baggage in the office and came back later to check in. Our room was spacious and clean. This is an old building so it's not flash by any extent but it is clean, convieniant to Casco Viejo and quiet. Perfect for our 1 night stop in Panama City
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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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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money
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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

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.