Popular places to visit
Multiplaza Pacific Mall
During your trip to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Cinta Costera
Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Avenida Balboa
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Avenida Balboa during your stay in Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Miraflores Locks
Learn about the local history of Ancon when you spend time at Miraflores Locks. Visit the casinos and shops in this vibrant area.
Uruguay Street
During your visit to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Uruguay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
The staff were very friendly. The room was cleaned on time. They even gave me a little gift for my birthday, which I was surprised and impressed!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Check in took over an hour!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Las Americas Golden Tower Panama
Great views and breakfast!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Marriott Panama Hotel
RewriteWonderful hotel with great staff. I particularly want to shout out Karen. What a lovely front desk staff. Very accomodating and she did it with a smile. The location was perfect. Although not in Casco Viejo, it was only like a $4 uber ride away. It is connected to the Albrook mall which has ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Waldorf Astoria Panama
Most helpful staff. Close to restaurants, ocean walk and groceries
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Interoceanic Canal Museum or National Theater while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Interoceanic Canal Museum and National Theater.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Cinta Costera.
Amador
Travellers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Panama Cruise Terminal while you're in town.
