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title: "Hostal Cigarra, Panama City: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hostal Cigarra in Panama City: rated 7.7 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# Hostal Cigarra

Santa Ana, Panama City, Panama

7.7 ·  Good 26 reviews ·  #60 #60 of 71 in Panama City ·  8.4 Location score
## About Hostal Cigarra

Hostal Cigarra is a hostel in Santa Ana, Panama City, Panama. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 26 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 4.3 km from the centre of Panama City. The nearest beach is 510 m away. The nearest airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), is 2.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 2004

- **Last renovated:** 2004

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 28

Av. Central Espa a, Panam, Avenida Central, La Peatonal, diagonal a El Machetazo de Santa Ana, frente a Telas El Contendor

## How Hostal Cigarra scores

Better rated than 19% of hotels in Panama City

-   Guest rating **7.7**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Beach access **8.6**
-   Public transport **6.7**

Panama City average

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **84**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **104**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **10**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">510 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Estación 5 de Mayo - Metro de Panamá</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">770 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Panama City</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museo del Reggae en Espanol450 m
-   Museo Numismático480 m
-   Mola Museum510 m
-   Museo de la Esmeralda550 m
-   Panama Canal Museum620 m
-   Museo Reina Torres de Arauz670 m

## Hostal Cigarra: in detail

Hostal Cigarra provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hostel offers taxi amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Panama City. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hostel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with air conditioning for a more pleasant stay. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as towels, ensuring a comfortable stay. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

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## Questions about Hostal Cigarra

### How do guests rate Hostal Cigarra?

Hostal Cigarra has a guest rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 26 reviews, which is better than 19% of rated hotels in Panama City.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Hostal Cigarra?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hostal Cigarra from the airport?

The nearest airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), is 2.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hostal Cigarra close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 510 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hostal Cigarra have?

Hostal Cigarra has 20 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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