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47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Historic elegance in Casco Viejo

A grand wooden staircase rises through the five-story atrium, filling this Belle Époque hotel with natural light. Guests unwind at the rooftop pool and bar, enjoying Panama City's old town views. The full-service spa offers rejuvenating treatments after exploring Casco Viejo.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $209
$190 nightly
$209 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 9 - May 10

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 224 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 373 sq ft
  • 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
  • 466 sq ft
  • 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
  • 752 sq ft
  • 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
(19 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

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 - 0.0 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

  • Estación Lotería - 8 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
  • ‪El Santuario - ‬3 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.
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. 702 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fast and easy check in. Unfortunately there was a wedding going on, leading to lots of noise and making having breaking or drinks not an option. The room was an upgrade ( paid for) with only a window onto an inside wall. A bit disappointing at 450$ a night .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Friendly staff. Access to a gym and rooftop pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The live music that played throughout the day
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable rooms. Great location to experience Casco Viejo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mads Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
spotless but small room, good service and good food. stayed by the pool each day, also the days we did not stay at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tammy, Monterey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Location great. Room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, and a perfect location on the square
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Celeste

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hordur

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MONA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely facility, v friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Leng

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jorge Rolando

The hotel is not in great condition and housekeeping has to improve dramatically. The staff is not friendly at all, specially the front desk personnel. There are other much better alternatives in Casco Viejo at similar prices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, staff were courteous. Breakfast was great and location, the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and nice terrace & pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kimberly, Chapel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean Derick

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

I was double charged for my stay at Central Hotel Panama on an Expedia pre-paid reservation. The hotel mistakenly charged my card again for the stay, which the front desk acknowledged and confirmed was an error. It has now been over two weeks since the charge, and the refund has still not been processed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026