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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
Travelers find a stylish retreat near Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum, with a rooftop pool for relaxation and excellent dining options.

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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo blends colonial character with contemporary comfort in the heart of Panama. Guests can book spa treatments for a rejuvenating break, choose from three distinct restaurants for meals, and unwind with beverages beside the outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room Deluxe

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Premium

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Suite Junior

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Park view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room Presidential

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Casco Viejo, a neighborhood in Panama City, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is in the entertainment district. Interoceanic Canal Museum and National Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Independence Square and Palacio de las Garzas. Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Cinta Costera are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Panama City travel guide
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Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • The skyline at Panama City, Panama. There are some nice walkways along the waterfront.
    Cinta Costera
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Independence Square
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palacio de las Garzas
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería
    8 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station
    14 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bistro Central
    2 min walk
  • Exilio Bar
    4 min walk
  • Kaandela
    1 min walk
  • Snack Shack
    3 min walk
  • Athanasiou
    3 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Upscale hotel near Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Located close to Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and a library.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, 5 meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 135 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 10.70 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Central

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,208 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1874
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 10.70 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Central Hotel Panamae
Central Hotel Panama City
Central Panama City
Central Hotel Panama
Central Panama

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 10.70 per night.

What time is check-in at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo located?

Located in Casco Viejo, this spa hotel is steps from Independence Square, Interoceanic Canal Museum, and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama. National Theater and Palacio de las Garzas are just steps away. Estación Lotería is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Orville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, amenities and staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable rooms. Great location to experience Casco Viejo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MONA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely facility, v friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and live music was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, staff were courteous. Breakfast was great and location, the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Location great. Room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and nice terrace & pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the historic center, excellent location for sightseeing and walking around at night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent hotel , good breakfast, great location, would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, perfect location, and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the old city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best location to stay in in casca viejo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at the heart of Casco Viejo. Historic and cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, centrally located hotel in Casco Viejo. Friendly staff, clean rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The live music that played throughout the day
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exactly what we expected. The staff were excellent and the hotel was very clean. Carlos, Anita, Jorge, and Darwin were great! If you want to experience Old Panama City, this is the place to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga Marlen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arpan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 3 nights and enjoyed the family friendly atmosphere. The hotel is located centrally in Casco Viejo and is walkable to all the attractions in the old city. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. We enjoyed the breakfast but the vegetarian and vegan options are limited. Recommend this hotel for a great stay in Casco Viejo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad pillows. Decent breakfast. Nice hotel and atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central Hotel was a great experience and made us feel like VIP's. The staff was welcoming and attentive. Also with an amazing location in the center of Casco Viejo. There were many restaurants and stores and with many walkable areas. The view from our room was amazing as it overlooked the plaza and Cathedral. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was simple but tasty. Staff service was excellent. The room was clean and well maintained and the AC worked perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff from the moment we got out of our taxi. Took our bags, checked us in, walked our bags to the room. Explained the general layout of the hotel and its offerings. Room was small but very clean and a very small window but fine for one evening. Very close and walkable to just about everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Substandard service and junior suite that was just a smallish regular room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kid friendly, very fast valet, helpful staff, good breakfast, nice bathrooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025