Hostal La Cigarra

Panama , Panama City
Panama City, Av Central La Peatonal Edificio 1398
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6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2026

Abigail

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Mark

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

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2025

Joshua

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

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2025

Emily

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Craig

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Eldris

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

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

Suzanne

Helpful staff, secure, close to sights

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

David

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

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Barry

A nice hostel very fairly priced, basic but clean and affordable

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Jan 2025

Yoke

Strategic location.

Uncomfortable and sense 'passive-agressive' vibes.

Extend my stay at another wonderful similarly priced hotel nearby, same location. Go there !

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2025

Karen

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Karen

Hotel staff easy checkin. Convenient area. Comfortable room and AC. Good WiFi

No outlet to charge phone in room or hot shower water though

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

30 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

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!

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2024

Joydip

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!

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2024

Jadid

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

04 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Self

4/10

Poor

17 Aug 2024

Nakia

The shower was horrible

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

David

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Anahi

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Jason

great location; just a little walk to the old city

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

Chris

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

8/10

Excellent

29 Feb 2024

Bradley

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.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

03 Feb 2024

DIANE

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

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Jan 2024

Geraldine

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2024

Sharon

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2023

Margaret

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2023

Sean

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.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2023

Bethany

Great value for money

4/10

Poor

05 Feb 2026

Jose

Demora no Checkin, quarto mínimo, sem mesinha de cabeceira, apoio para abrir mala insuficiente no tamanho. sem janela, tv não funcionava e nenhum cafézinho...
Péssimo

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Daniel

Habitación cómoda personal amable, se iba el agua aveces pero del resto todo muy bien cerca de todo

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2026

Renata

Boa localização.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2026

Payam

Perfekt beliggenhed.

Self

2/10

Poor

01 Jan 2026

ALEJANDRA

El lugar sucio con demasiado ruido dentro y la zona no es buena. Nos terminamos cambiando de hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

David

Excelente

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

20 Jan 2025

Jose

No encontré el lugar xq era en un barrio marginado de Panama City y no pude hospedarme ahí así q espero me rembolso mi dinero ok gracias José Campuzano

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Nov 2024

Terje

Close to old town

You get what you pay for. No hot water and they clean my room only once at my 6 nights stay. I will not stay here again. The only good thing about this place is the people who works there and its a short walk to old town.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

dany

Pour le prix du logement c'est excellent.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2024

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2024

Brenda

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2024

Chiara

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!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2023

NATSUKO

おすすめできない

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

29 Nov 2023

Ulli

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2023

Lili

Buen servicio buen personal amables y el sitio es muy limpio

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2023

Romain

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2023

Romain

Mieux que sur les photos!

Super séjour, bien mieux que sur les photos qui ne sont pas a jour
Personnel très gentil et attentionné

Partner