Balboa Travel Guide

Panama City

A colorful bus with 'Panama' written on the front, parked on a street with trees and buildings in the background.

Things to do

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

฿1,055
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

฿1,497
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

฿1,055
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
MiraLift

Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)

฿460
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja

Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja

฿493
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

฿2,431
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
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Top hotels in Balboa

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is ฿5,161 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,161
฿5,677 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,727 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ave. Domingo Diaz Tocumen Panama
The price is ฿3,667 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,667
฿4,033 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,626 reviews)
"Everything perfectly…..!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Principe Hotel and Suites

Principe Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
Via Argentina Panama City Panama
The price is ฿1,888 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿1,888
฿2,076 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,950 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación para ir a todos lados con el metro"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Principe Hotel and Suites
Waldorf Astoria Panama

Waldorf Astoria Panama

5 out of 5
47th St. & Uruguay Street Panama City Panama
The price is ฿9,158 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿9,158
฿10,074 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient location and a wonderful staff. Very friendly and helpful. The hotel is modern with good amenities."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Waldorf Astoria Panama
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
KM 7, Road to Veracruz Veracruz Panama
The price is ฿10,620 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿10,620
฿10,620 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,032 reviews)
"recomendable 100 x 100"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Megapolis Hotel Panamá

Megapolis Hotel Panamá

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Balboa Panama City
The price is ฿4,277 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,277
฿4,705 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,588 reviews)
"Be aware!! Everything was good besides them not refunding my deposit!!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Megapolis Hotel Panamá
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Where to stay in Balboa

Find the best Balboa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with buildings, a hill with a church, and a clear blue sky.

Casco Viejo

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.

A spiraling skyscraper against a clear blue sky.
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Bella Vista

Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a river in the foreground.

El Cangrejo

The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.

A bridge over a body of water with several boats.

San Francisco

San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a calm sea, and a rocky shoreline.

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 Via Espana.

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