Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Panama City

A waterfront cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent clock tower.
A coastal cityscape with buildings, a hill with a church, and a clear blue sky.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent church tower, a river, and distant mountains.
A waterfront with historic buildings, a clear sky, and a rocky foreground.
A historic building with a clock tower, palm trees, a fountain, and a paved plaza with benches.

Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4 out of 5
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is ฿6,819 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿6,819
฿7,501 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

5 out of 5
Calle Primera Oeste, San Felipe Panama City Panama
The price is ฿16,011 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿16,011
฿17,612 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (772 reviews)
"Magnificent property. Location. Staff. Quality of all, staff, facilities, best place in Panama!"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Hotel Magnolia Boutique

Hotel Magnolia Boutique

2 out of 5
8-18 Calle 8 y Calle Boquete Panama City Panama
The price is ฿3,383 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿3,383
฿3,721 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (543 reviews)
"Check in was a bit confusing and the lady at the front desk was pleasant but not super helpful. Maybe a language barrier - I'll give the benefit of the doubt. Grateful to have had luggage storage"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Hotel Magnolia Boutique
American Trade Hotel

American Trade Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Plaza Herrera Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is ฿7,760 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿7,760
฿8,536 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (825 reviews)
"Very clean and nice staff"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

American Trade Hotel
Hotel San Felipe

Hotel San Felipe

4 out of 5
Ave. Central entre calle 8a y 9a Panama City
The price is ฿4,899 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,899
฿5,389 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (474 reviews)
"The Hotel was very clean, room was clean staff were very helpful kind breakfast was wonderful"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Hotel San Felipe
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

5 out of 5
Avenida A, Esquina Calle 8 Panama City Panama
The price is ฿10,984 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿10,984
฿12,083 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (376 reviews)
"An Absolutely Beautiful Hotel in the Heart of Old Town! What a beautiful and fascinating hotel! The attention to detail throughout the property is remarkable, from the thoughtfully curated décor to the gorgeous gardens. It’s clear that an incredible amount of care and effort has gone into creating ..."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
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Where to stay in Casco Viejo

Find the best Casco Viejo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

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.

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.

San Felipe

While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.

Calidonia

Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lotería Station or Santo Tomás Station to explore sights like Via Espana.



Casco Viejo Travel Guide