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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Independence Square

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Experience the best of Panama at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo, where colonial charm meets modern luxury. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa day, then enjoy a meal at one of 3 on-site restaurants or relax with a drink by the outdoor pool.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • 5 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $165
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Located in an entertainment district, this hotel features meeting rooms and a 24-hour gym. Guests can enjoy spa services and sip drinks by the pool.
Dining extravaganza
Culinary adventures await at 3 restaurants and a stylish bar. Morning buffet breakfast and in-room champagne service add luxurious touches for intimate dining.
Pure relaxation awaits
The full-service spa offers massage, body scrubs, facials, and beauty treatments. A steam room and 24-hour gym enhance this tranquil garden retreat.

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room with 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Premium Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Park view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palacio de las Garzas - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 11 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 28 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 14 min drive
  • Estación Lotería - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Exilio Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaandela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪American Bazaar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and La Central, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 135 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 10.70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2208 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1874
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

La Central - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 10.70 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Central Hotel Panamae

Central Hotel Panama City

Central Panama City

Central Hotel Panama

Central Panama

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 10.70 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (7-min drive) and Bingo 90 (8-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo also has a 24-hour fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo like?

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is a short 12-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 14 minutes' walk from Cinta Costera. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, varied, and a great value. (59 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool was described as beautiful, pleasant, gorgeous, lovely, and fantastic with a magnificent view. (18 reviews)
  • Airport transportation was arranged and drivers went above and beyond to assist guests. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room. Friendly staff. Great location.
James, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice breakfast and atmosphere.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location, amenities and staff were great.
Orville, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The airport shuttle was easy to fine. Breakfast was great. Our rooms were a bit noisy as they were facing into the courtyard. Staff was very helpful.
Lynn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast buffet with good variation. Pool area got crowded quickly on hot days. Location is super for tourist-type activities and restaurants, but of course tourist prices come with that as well. Easter week gives you the opportunity to see the religious processions in front of the hotel towards the cathedral.
Henrik, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff nice rooms
Erin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location is good.
SeyedShahdad, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff, and a perfect location on the square
Dallas, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable rooms. Great location to experience Casco Viejo.
Wayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room, central location, excellent breakfast and courteous staff. Highly recommended.
Hari, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel , good breakfast, great location, would highly recommend
Glen, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Really good. The staf at the reception could be a little more friendly. The rest of the hotel staf were great. Really good music , especially when the whole band is there.
agnete, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great central location and very attentive front desk.
Nicole, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, perfect location, and delicious breakfast.
Tatiana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast and live music was excellent.
Adrian, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in the historic center, excellent location for sightseeing and walking around at night.
Antonio, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, lovely facility, v friendly and helpful staff
MONA, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes, staff were courteous. Breakfast was great and location, the best.
Anita, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well located and nice terrace & pool
Victor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best location to stay in in casca viejo.
Bindi, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location in the heart of the old city.
robin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent. Location great. Room was good.
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Friendly staff. Access to a gym and rooftop pool.
Beth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, centrally located hotel in Casco Viejo. Friendly staff, clean rooms and good breakfast
Cameron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel at the heart of Casco Viejo. Historic and cool.
Mark, 2-night trip