With a stay at Tantalo Hotel in Panama City (Casco Viejo), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. .This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Albrook Shopping Mall and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Amador Causeway.
What's nearby
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Interoceanic Canal Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Independence Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Avenida Balboa - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Cinta Costera - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Estación Lotería - 6 min drive
Panama City Passenger Station - 12 min drive
Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
En La Fonda - 1 min walk
Sama Sky Lounge - 1 min walk
Café Unido - 2 min walk
Geisha Terroir - 2 min walk
Casa Sucre Coffe House - 1 min walk
About this property
Tantalo Hotel
Tantalo Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Art Deco hotel also features shopping on site and a banquet hall.
Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Tantalo Kitchen, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Tantalo Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Valet parking on site (PAB 20 per night)
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: PAB 22 to 35 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Tantalo Kitchen
Things to do
Free bicycle rentals
Shopping
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
More
1 building
4 floors
Art Deco architecture
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
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 younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PAB 60 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PAB 22 to 35 per person
Airport shuttle fee: PAB 40 per room (one way)
Valet parking fee: PAB 20 per night
Rollaway bed fee: PAB 60 per night
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
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Tantalo Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Staff was friendly, location is great, and it's nice being in the hotel were the rooftop bar is but the wifi was so bad I had to go to another hotel just to get my work done. As a remote worker, that's a deal breaker.
Really nice place to stay especially if solo traveling.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles
Dec 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really funky hotel in great location in Panama’s old town. Surrounded by colonial buildings, shops and views. Cathedral and canal history museum.
Tantalo is famous for its rooftop bar which serves great cocktails, has an amazing view and loud music to 3am which does reach the rooms to some extent.
Good location, nice staff and the view from the rooftop. However the noise was just too much, people screaming into the early hours of the morning. Even earplugs didn’t help. Wouldn’t recommend staying there unless you are planning to party all night or can sleep through the earthquake.
No amenities. No coffee or microwave in room. No pool. Front desk had our reservation but said we hadn’t prepaid which we had and once we showed receipt acted baffled. Said she needed to investigate and get back to us. She never got back to us in the 2 nights we were there. We asked another employee the second day and he said our account showed we had paid. The location was good but expect no amenities and the restaurant doesn’t open for breakfast till 7:30.
The hotel is in the heart of Casco Viejo. You have a great rooftop restaurant and bar. The service is friendly and professional.
John
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen
Sep 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Right where you want to. In the middle of tons of shops, restaurants and town square. Rooftop bar a must for cocktails and view. Room was so spacious and comfortable. 10 out of 10.
Unique property in Casco Viejo with wonderful staff. My room and balcony were gorgeous and so clean. The price was very reasonable and check in/out were a breeze. Definitely recommend!