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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Property class: 4

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A multi-story building with balconies, arched windows, and decorative railings.
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A multi-level atrium with wooden staircases, seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.
A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of a city skyline including a prominent building with a dome.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $202
$183 nightly
$202 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18

Explore the area

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Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Independence Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Interoceanic Canal Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room with 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a grid pattern, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room with 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a wooden headboard.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 224 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with multiple panels, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 373 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a grey and white duvet, a red throw pillow, and a grey pillow with a logo. There is a tray with a teapot and cups on the bed.

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a TV and table.

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Park view
  • 752 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

With a stay at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo in Panama City (Casco Viejo), you'll be steps from Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. .This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Theater.

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • 5 de Mayo Station - 4 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 14 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaandela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Exilio Bar - ‬4 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 offers 135 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Belle Époque hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at La Central, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Panama City? This hotel has 2208 square feet (205 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
La Central - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 10.70 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Central

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,208 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1874
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 10.70 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Central Hotel Panamae
Central Hotel Panama City
Central Panama City
Central Hotel Panama
Central Panama

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, outstanding location, lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, friendly staff and breakfast was very good. Overall, it is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely property and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel in the centralized area. It is very safe to walk all over the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and hotel very good
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel. Amazing staff & Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very safe and comfortable. Lots of places to eat and shop within walking distance. Easy to get transportation to sightseeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Einar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Were good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, staff friendly, good selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Delightful to be in a nice place in Old Town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location in old town
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is excellent. The staff is outstanding in every way. I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and wonderful people
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice breakfast and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph John

The staff was great an the hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean safe and walkable!! Wonderful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Orville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, amenities and staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was fantastic. Glad it was included in the room price. Breakfast staff was excellent. In the afternoon I enjoyed the live piano music.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great facility. Grest service. Excellent rooftop patio.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the best location, is clean and the staff are extremely helpful and professional., we recommend it 💯
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great , the hotel is beautiful, staff was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast buffet was fantastic!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous hotel is just the right location. Breakfast buffet is unmatched. Staff was very helpful no matter how big or small our request. Great amenities with spa, roof deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026