Located in Panama City, Hotel California Panama is in the city centre. Amador Causeway is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Via Espana and Albrook Shopping Mall. Museum of Natural Science and Centro de Arte y Cultura are also worth visiting. Visit our Panama City travel guide
VIA ESPANA & CALLE 43, Panama City, Panama
What's nearby
Calle 50
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Avenida Balboa
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cinta Costera
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Via Espana
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Iglesia del Carmen
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Santo Tomás Station
7 min walk
Panama City Passenger Station
13 min drive
Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
9 min drive
Restaurants
Café Santé
9 min walk
Romero
7 min walk
Subway
9 min walk
The Panam's Restaurant
4 min walk
Hotel Avila Eco Inn
8 min walk
About this property
Hotel California Panama
Hotel near Via Espana
Located close to Cinta Costera, Hotel California Panama provides a terrace, a bar and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
A 24-hour front desk, a lift and smoke-free property
Room features
All 60 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California Panama?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California Panama on 25 Oct 2026 start from ฿1,167, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel California Panama pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hotel California Panama?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Hotel California Panama?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Hotel California Panama?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Hotel California Panama located?
Located in Bella Vista, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Avenida Central and Via Espana. Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera are also within 15 minutes. Santo Tomás Station is 7 minutes by foot and Iglesia del Carmen Station is 13 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel California Panama Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Comfortable enough for a business stay. Clean and friendly place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Christopher
12 Feb 2024
This is a nice low cost hotel, friendly staff, walking distance to a 24 hour store, bakery, supermarket and a good taco place. WiFi worked fine, coffee in room.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good
Edwin
22 Jan 2024
Very clean. Maybe a little oversold but comes at a very reasonable price. Good choice for a low budget traveller.
It is very conveniently located and within walking distance of Cinta Costera, Avenida Bulboa and public transport. Economical, affordable and very pleasant staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay
Sandra
12 Apr 2026
Liked: Staff & service
There was nothing near by. And what was across was dangerous to get too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good
Daniel
9 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
One of the workers at the desk was amazing and Can easily work at a five star hotel, great energy, the other girl a blonde girl should not have a job, horrible customer service looks lile she hated her Job, made it awkward going through the lobby. Cleaning service was good, left valuables out, nothing went missing. Area around the hotel is “OK” little super market across the street came in handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very helpfull and friendly. They helped me at the reception many times.!!!
Its pretty good. Overall quiet.
One thing I didnt expect was to be asked for my room keys whenever I leave the hotel but I guess they have their reasons.
This hotel is on the Via España which is a big plus and still only five minutes walk from the main stretch of the Via España popular with visitors and locals starting at Iglesia Carmen. It is also only two blocks from the Riba Smith supermarket, the highest-end local supermarket. The hotel is clean but rooms of the same price vary in what they offer, one we had had a fridge but no chair, another a chair but no fridge. This hotel is very good value for the money but the rooms are tiny and you need to bring an extension cord to get to the outlet in the smaller rooms behind one bed. Internet is quick but drops out a lot. You can get hotels for less money but you also get less and the locations worsen quickly. Be careful to check your online booking to ensure that you get the room you were promised.
Overall? Great value for money if location is important and very good value for money in the $35-40 range for a room. Note they do not provide shampoo or conditioner or facial tissues.
No estuvo mal pero puede mejorar. La habitación asignada tenía olor a guardado pero estaba en orden. Tuvimos un percance con nuestra habitación pero se nos atendió rápidamente y nos asignaron otra, el staff muy amable. Lo otro es que había algún huésped cantando y con música alta pero parece que nadie le dijo que podía molestar a los demás. Fuera de eso camas cómodas y descanse algo.