Costa del Este Travel Guide

Panama City

Panorámica de Cuidad de panamá, con vista a Corredor Sur y Costa del Este, día soleado
Panorámica de Cuidad de panamá, con vista a Corredor Sur y Costa del Este, día soleado
Panama City is the national capital of Panama, as well as the provincial capital of the Panama Province, and largest city of Panama. It is the most modern city not only in Panama, but the rest of Central America. Panama City has been a incredibly popular tourist and retirement destination, particularly for U.S. and Canadian citizens, due to city prices being incredibly cheap compared to most other places. Recently, Panama City has been given the unofficial title of The Dubai of Latin America, due to the recent rapid influx of skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, and increasing number of wealthy people in the city.

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Ruins of Old Panama City

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Costa del Este

Arcadia Condo Suites

Arcadia Condo Suites

2.5 out of 5
Calle rio mar Panama City Panamá Province
The price is ฿3,833 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿3,833
฿5,692 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
The amenities and rooftop pool make this place. Location was ideal and practical as well.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
The Westin Panama

The Westin Panama

4 out of 5
La Rotonda Street, Costa del Este Panama City Panama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,565 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
฿6,565
฿7,222 total
10 Apr - 11 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Multiplaza Pacific Mall ...
9/10 Wonderful! (323 reviews)
Room was very beat up, outdated and dark. Bad Lighting. Rooms are not at all as described and we stayed in a suit. Way over priced. Lobby was nice. Breakfast was not good at all. I would not stay here again.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Westin Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is ฿4,821 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿4,821
฿5,303 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (5,073 reviews)
The only thing preventing a 5-star review is that towels were removed from my room, and also from a friend’s room in a totally different floor. We arrived tired from the day and couldn’t take a shower for almost an hour and after 5 calls to the front desk. Other than that l, everything was great. ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Sheraton Grand Panama

Sheraton Grand Panama

4 out of 5
Via Israel And 77th Street Panama City Panama
The price is ฿4,045 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
฿4,045
฿4,450 total
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and comfortable room. Bathroom needs an overall. Faucets are hard to open and close.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Sheraton Grand 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 ฿4,280 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿4,280
฿4,708 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (2,498 reviews)
Clean and quiet, perfect for a short trip. 100% recommended.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Via Espana 111 Panama City Panama
The price is ฿3,413 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿3,413
฿3,755 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
The pool and pool side rooms are very much recommended

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
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Other neighbourhoods around Costa del Este

Fascination for obelisks

Parque Lefevre

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parque Lefevre. You might want to make time for a stop at Panama Viejo or National Craft Market.

Parque Lefevre
modern skyline of downtown Panama City   - skyscraper building  aerial -

Juan Diaz

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Juan Diaz. You might want to make time for a stop at Los Pueblos Commercial Center or Estadio Rommel Fernandez.

Juan Diaz
The Bridge of the Americas in summer, Panama City

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 Francisco
Panama, Panama City

Punta Pacifica

Notable for its seaside views, restaurants and casinos, Punta Pacifica is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Panama City. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Avenida Balboa or Multiplaza Pacific Mall.

Punta Pacifica
Aerial cityscape skyline of Panama City

Obarrio

Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffee shops. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Soho City Center while you're exploring the area.

Obarrio
Almost no space between modern cruiseship or cruise ship liner and concrete walls of Panama Canal inside locks

Bethania

Bethania might not have many top sights, but El Dorado Mall and Panama Canal Murals are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bethania


Costa del Este Travel Guide