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Hostal La Cigarra

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A restaurant with a long counter, chairs, and tables. There are plants and lights decorating the space. - Hostal La Cigarra (Panama City)
A hallway with a wooden door marked '14', a window, and a staircase with a railing. - Hostal La Cigarra (Panama City)
A staircase with white walls and a blue wall at the top. There are green and black safety lines on the stairs. - Hostal La Cigarra (Panama City)
A living room with wicker furniture, a yellow sofa, and a bookshelf. - Hostal La Cigarra (Panama City)
A hotel lobby with a map of the Caribbean, a fan, and a table with snacks and a flower vase. - Hostal La Cigarra (Panama City)
Close to Cinta Costera, Hostal La Cigarra provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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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

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Ana, a neighborhood in Panama City, Hostal La Cigarra is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Amador Causeway is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Avenida Balboa and Albrook Shopping Mall. Museum of Natural Science and Punta Culebra Nature Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Panama City travel guide
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Av. Central, La Peatonal, Edificio 1398, Panama City, Provincia de Panamá

What's nearby

  • A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a river reflecting the lights.
    Avenida Balboa
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront.
    Cinta Costera
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Independence Square
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • 5 de Mayo Station
    11 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station
    15 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)
    30 min drive

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

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

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 stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal La Cigarra pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal La Cigarra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM–7:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hostal La Cigarra?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hostal La Cigarra provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–midnight on request. A fee of USD 25.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostal La Cigarra located?

Located in Santa Ana, this hostal is within a 5-minute walk of El Machetazo Santa Ana and Avenida Balboa. Albrook Shopping Mall is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. 5 de Mayo Station is 11 minutes by foot and Lotería Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
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

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Yama

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in getto, no entrance. Need to entree from a restaurant back door. Totally not as on pictures. Staff behind the fance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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