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Reviews of Hostal Cigarra

Avenida Central, La Peatonal, Edificio 1398, Panama City, Panama

#123 of 128 hotels in Panama City

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 13 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.5

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very bad internet.

    Good location, just outside cascoa Viejo. Good aircon.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    5.0
    Completely run down and no wifi in room, but cheap...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - No wifi in the room. There is only one small sitting area (only 3 chairs) with wifi, and even in that area the internet was too slow to be useful. There was also no cell service in the building, so we couldn't even use our phone data. - The entire place, especially the room and bathroom, is pretty run down. The pictures were definitely taken a LONG time ago. It looks as though there was no work done on it in 20 years. - The door was obviously kicked in before, and was so poorly repaired that even when you closed and locked it, it could still sometimes be opened from the outside. - There were roaches in our room, so we had to carefully unpack and clean everything out before we left to ensure we didn't bring any of them with us... - The floors and bathroom were dirty and falling apart, and the shower door had to be lifted up and moved when opening/closing. - The AC worked, but was incredibly loud, even with earplugs in. - Uncomfortable and sagging bed. - No window in our room. - Shower issues (broken shower head, low pressure, etc). I wouldn't return due to the lack of wifi, door/lock issues, and generally how run down it is, but if you don't mind the issues I mentioned AND it's the absolute cheapest option there is (and all you really care about is saving money, then it would probably be fine for one night (two maximum). However, if there is something available for a few dollars more per night, I'd suggest staying there instead of here.

    - Some people seem to complain about the location, but it's a decent spot. On a busy "walking street" with lots of shops and fast food options, close to Old town, close to the sea food market, and a short walk from the metro (which goes to the airport for $0.88 USD. - At the time it was around the same price as two rooms in a hostel, but you get a private room and bathroom. Otherwise I would have rated it a 4 out of 10.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    7.0
    Basic rooms but private bathroom & A/C
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed twice & the first time was quite noisy due to the noise transfer between rooms. Door lock didn’t seem that secure - although property entry is very secure. WiFi doesn’t work in every room. My first room (No.20) was perfect but my second stay (No.10) had zero WiFi.

    Private room with ensuite for the same price as many hostels 5 minutes away in the old town. Great A/C for those who need it. Large supermarket is just opposite. Coca-Cola Cafe a couple of minutes walk & 10 minutes walk to the metro.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Good value and well located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi didn't reach my room

    Good value and well located

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    7.0
    Pets allowed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No window in the room. Pets are allowed so the barking during the night next door was not so pleasant.

    Helpful staff, (at least) one good English speaker.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The nnniy did not have beautiful females

    They stole three of my credit 💳 card

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wished I knew before that hostal is in Pedestrian street. Meaning a taxi cannot bring you there. You need to walk 5 minutes in a rather sketchy street worrying for your belongings. Also, difficult to locate. Luckily I had a InDrive driver who went above and beyond and helped me trying to contact the property (unresponsive) and then search for it on the pedestrian street.. Hostal totally unresponsive. They indicate a WhatsApp number, phone number and mail on booking. However on WhatsApp you just get an automated reply that 'they are not available right now'. And on the messages and oy phoning they don't answer at all. Also needed to ring a long time before they opened. Lots of stairs going up and down. So if there is no one to help, you'll suffer. If you're lucky, when you leave and someone is at the reception they might help you carry your suitcase. Shower only cold water. They charged me twice, once in cash on arrival and some days later on my card. So I came back to talk to them and they were giving excuses. No liquid soap, only hard soap. No drinking water dispenser.

    Nothing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    1.0
    Stay away
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wished I knew before that hostal is in Pedestrian street. Meaning a taxi cannot bring you there. You need to walk 5 minutes in a rather sketchy street worrying for your belongings. Room given was towards hallway and a seating and eating area. So super noisy! Plus the window faces towards the hallway. So annoying light getting into the room, but no fresh air! Shower only cold water. Stayed in hostal 1 previous night and they charged me twice, once in cash and once some days later on my card. So when I came back had to talk to them and they were giving excuses. Lots of stairs going up and down. So if there is no one to help, you'll suffer. If you're lucky, when you leave and someone is at the reception they might help you carry your suitcase. But not at 5am in the morning. Very unresponsive. They indicate a WhatsApp number, phone number and mail on booking. However on WhatsApp you just get an automated reply that 'they are not available right now'. And on the messages and oy phoning they don't answer at all. Also needed to ring a long time before they opened. No liquid soap, on hard soap. No drinking water dispenser.

    Nothing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    The location it's not good but for the price it's okey, The attention of the guys was really good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rhe location and principal Door

    I really like the attention And price

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    3.0
    Extremely basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioner stopped three times in five days (31 degree heat) and I had to ask to have it turned on. One electrical outlet in the room and high on the wall and behind TV so difficult to charge phone. Electric outlet in bathroom didn’t work.

    Good Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Great location and good price
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Location, 5 minutes walk to the metro

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

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