Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Panama City

A coastal cityscape with a prominent church tower, a river, and distant mountains.
A statue of a man on horseback, a white building with balconies, and a well-lit plaza.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a statue, and a clear sky.
A historic building with ornate balconies and a clock tower in the background.
A waterfront cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent clock tower.

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 ฿6,554 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿6,554
฿7,209 total
30 Nov - 1 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great location, friendly staff. However, I not recommend the spa for a facial"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

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 ฿15,859 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿15,859
฿17,445 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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 ฿3,195 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿3,195
฿3,515 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (545 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was great except for the children of the neighborhood yelling & running unsupervised late into the night"

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿7,722 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿7,722
฿8,494 total
16 Nov - 17 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! (828 reviews)
"Beautiful property in great location. Excellent facilities"

Reviewed on 10 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 ฿5,155 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿5,155
฿5,671 total
11 Nov - 12 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! (475 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! (378 reviews)
"Location was perfect"

Reviewed on 10 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