Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Panama City

View of the Panama City Old Town
Panama City view old casco viejo antiguo
A coastal cityscape with a prominent church tower, a river, and distant mountains.
A waterfront with historic buildings, a clear sky, and a rocky foreground.
A historic building with a clock tower, palm trees, a fountain, and a paved plaza with benches.

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4 out of 5
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is €169 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
€169
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"No help provided when complained about coffee machine not working.. very slow to respond or no response"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

5 out of 5
Calle Primera Oeste, San Felipe Panama City Panama
The price is €322 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
€322
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (672 reviews)
"Excellent stay and excellent location"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

4.5 out of 5
Avenida A, Esquina Calle 8 Panama City Panama
The price is €258 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
€258
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (311 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was beautiful and property was clean. I was visiting Panama to celebrate my birthday, and the staff was kind enough to leave a cake and note in the room for me. The property is also in a good location, close enough to walk around casco. Would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
American Trade Hotel

American Trade Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Plaza Herrera Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is €213 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
€213
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (758 reviews)
"We had a very good experience for our short trip of one night. Excellent breakfast and very great pleasant staff."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

American Trade Hotel
Hotel Casa Panamá

Hotel Casa Panamá

4 out of 5
Avenida Eloy Alfaro y Calle 11 Panama City
The price is €67 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
€67
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (707 reviews)
"Look the room is nice , clean and simple - location is great right in the middle of casco viejo - walking distance to main points within the old town of panama BUT…. I stayed on a Friday , the noise and paeties all around the hotel make it impossible to catch sleep or rest …. It literally kept me ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Hotel Casa Panamá
Magnolia Inn

Magnolia Inn

2 out of 5
8-18 Calle 8 y Calle Boquete Panama City Panama
The price is €71 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
€71
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, airport drop-off service (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Magnolia Inn
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Where to stay in Casco Viejo

Find the best Casco Viejo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Bella Vista

Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

El Cangrejo

The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.

San Francisco

San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

Punta Paitilla

Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.

Calidonia

Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Via Espana.



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