The Best Hotels in Rio Abajo, Panama City - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments

Costa del Este, 3 km from Rio Abajo

kenron

฿5,858 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

2. Courtyard by Marriott Panama Metromall

5.8 km from Rio Abajo

Chantelle

฿3,548 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

3. The Westin Panama

Costa del Este, 2.6 km from Rio Abajo

Kendall

฿7,461 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

4. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica

San Francisco, 4.3 km from Rio Abajo

Raoel

฿3,709 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

5. The Santa Maria, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City

Juan Diaz, 4.7 km from Rio Abajo

Carlos

฿9,773 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Campo Alegre, 5.6 km from Rio Abajo

Vivian

฿4,799 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room, Multiple Beds, Pool Access, Pool View | Terrace/patio

7. Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino

11.2 km from Rio Abajo

Elizabeth

฿4,287 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

8. Aloft by Marriott Panama

San Francisco, 3.9 km from Rio Abajo

Sephora

฿4,312 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

9. Sheraton Grand Panama

San Francisco, 4 km from Rio Abajo

Luis

฿6,207 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

10. Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel

Punta Paitilla, 6.1 km from Rio Abajo

Gilberto

฿4,165 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

11. The Executive Hotel

Campo Alegre, 5.9 km from Rio Abajo

Geraldeen

฿3,219 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

12. Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel

Bethania, 5.4 km from Rio Abajo

Romain

฿3,630 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

13. Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

El Cangrejo, 5.8 km from Rio Abajo

paula

฿3,811 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

14. Principe Hotel and Suites

El Cangrejo, 5.3 km from Rio Abajo

Neil Alexander

฿2,058 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

15. Megapolis Hotel Panamá

Punta Paitilla, 5.8 km from Rio Abajo

Salbi

฿7,117 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

16. Novotel Panama City

El Cangrejo, 4.9 km from Rio Abajo

Zaccaria

฿4,157 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

4 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

17. JW Marriott Panama

Punta Pacifica, 5.6 km from Rio Abajo

Benjamin A

฿9,263 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

18. Las Americas Golden Tower Panama

Punta Paitilla, 5.7 km from Rio Abajo

Christine

฿5,289 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

19. Panama House Bed & Breakfast

Bella Vista, 4.6 km from Rio Abajo

Liliana

฿1,062 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

20. Courtyard by Marriott Panama Multiplaza Mall

San Francisco, 4.8 km from Rio Abajo

Lisandra

฿4,288 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Where to stay in Rio Abajo

Find the best Rio Abajo areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Rio Abajo

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.

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A spiraling skyscraper against a clear blue sky.

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.

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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 Luxor Towers might round out your trip.

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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.

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A cityscape at sunset with tall buildings silhouetted against the sky.

Punta Paitilla

Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.

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Top Rio Abajo Hotel Reviews

Aloft by Marriott Panama

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente ubicación y el hotel muy lindo y con excelente mantenimiento"

The Executive Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My room was very clean. The cleaning personnel, front end staff were great. One security guy was very rude. I tried to ask for directions and he just walked away from me and started talking to someone else. That rubbed me the wrong way especially since everyone else at the establishment was professional. The morning buffet was good."

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel. Great location. Good breakfast. Our only complaint is about noise. The hotel has live music in the atrium from early in the morning until about 10 pm. Our room, along with many others, had windows facing into the atrium, and the noise from the music, and sometimes large tour groups at breakfast, may disturb your sleep."

Principe Hotel and Suites

8/10 Good

"Our stay was not bad. The hotel is very appealing looking on, however new furniture or upholstery and linens are required. The obvious stains in the lounge chairs does nothing to encourage you to sit in them. This was my second visit and the skirts on the bed were in the same terrible condition, ripped and dirty. These notable conditions on my 1st visit, I thought was probably a mishap but to return a 2nd time and nothing has been done to rectify the terrible conditions, I am of the opinion that it was definitely not a mishap. We did not use the pool because it was not clean. Otherwise the stay was pleasant. The staff was nice and I appreciate the housekeeping staff for their valiant efforts"

Courtyard by Marriott Panama Metromall

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed overnight enroute to a cruise. We were nearby Super99 grocery store, and of course metromall which had everything we needed to get before embarkation. We had the breakfast included and the kids and adults loved it. It was a great breakfast before the long journey ahead. We booked to go back after the cruise also"

Frequently asked questions

What is Rio Abajo like?

Rio Abajo is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping. Consider a visit to Monte Oscuro as part of your Rio Abajo travel plans.

How many hotels are there in Rio Abajo?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodation options in Rio Abajo to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Panama City area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rio Abajo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Rio Abajo.

What can I see and do in this Panama City neighbourhood?

Monte Oscuro is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Rio Abajo. When you're sightseeing in Panama City, Panama Viejo and National Craft Market are also worth a stop.

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1. Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments

2. Courtyard by Marriott Panama Metromall

3. The Westin Panama

4. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica

5. The Santa Maria, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

7. Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino

8. Aloft by Marriott Panama

9. Sheraton Grand Panama

10. Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel

11. The Executive Hotel

12. Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel

13. Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

14. Principe Hotel and Suites

15. Megapolis Hotel Panamá

16. Novotel Panama City

17. JW Marriott Panama

18. Las Americas Golden Tower Panama

19. Panama House Bed & Breakfast

20. Courtyard by Marriott Panama Multiplaza Mall

Where to stay in Rio Abajo

Casco Viejo

Bella Vista

El Cangrejo

San Francisco

Punta Paitilla

Top Rio Abajo Hotel Reviews

Aloft by Marriott Panama

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