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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Independence Square

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a soaring ceiling, elegant seating areas, and beautiful artwork.
Stunning hotel building with ornate balconies and large windows, set amidst lush palm trees.
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Relax by the rooftop pool with a stunning city view, surrounded by lounge chairs and a bell service at your fingertips.
Stunning staircase with classic design, flanked by columns and potted plants.
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 43.29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 22.47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 69.87 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 20.79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 34.61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Amador Causeway - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Santuario - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mahalo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials or manicures and pedicures, 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 centre. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site 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

  • Bike 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 centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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 curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 that there's 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 that you 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, neither pets nor service animals are 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 on-site 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 centre and spa services, as well as a garden.

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

Yes, there are 3 on-site 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. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Location
Room
Restaurant
View
Lobby
Shower
Shopping center
Historical
Old town

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was delicious with a great selection of food and excellent service. (18 reviews)
  • The property offers a variety of excellent dining options with many great restaurants nearby and on site. (17 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool offered a beautiful view and was a lovely place to swim. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Maravilloso

The location cannot be better; breakfast was excellent. We loved the food and the service at Bistro.
Zaida, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location. Receptive staff. Very nice breakfast. Rooms are basic. Appliances and fixtures are inconsistently working.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel! Staff is very friendly
Migdalia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was lovely and staff very friendly. Great location.
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome totally enjoyed everything about the hotel
Michele, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Katya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay in Panama City, great breakfast. It is in walking distance of a lot of interesting places and shops.
Mary, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice comfortable close to tourists attractions
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel, friendly staff and the surrounding areas were great.
Leo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel
Elizabeth Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Manuela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay when visiting Casco Viejo.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and amenities.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a great location in old-town, within walking distance to many great restaurants and shops. The facility is in great shape, clean and comfortable room. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
W Wayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and beautiful
Bernard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The music in the hotel, it's location couldn't be better in Casco Viejo. iIt's a beautiful classic hotel with a lovely lobby, modern rooms and bathrooms.
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice location. Great staff.
Gongyu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel in the middle of Casco Viejo. Perfect location for exploring.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay!!!
Anna, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is beautiful and historic so it is unique. The food was decent. The staff were nice but sometimes had difficulty communicating due to language barriers They do have a great location in town
Amy, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location Walking tour with Ricardo recommended
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
MINGXIANG, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

location
George, 1-night trip