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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
Belle Époque hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Deluxe

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Premium

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Junior

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Presidential

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaandela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Santuario - ‬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 body scrub, a body treatment, or a facial 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 an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things 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

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

MICHELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful, staff was very helpful and accommodating. We had the pool two separate days to ourselves. Breakfadt was very good. Staff was very helpful getting us drivers wherever we wanted to go in the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time in Panamá and this hotel was perfect. Location is right on the middle of everything. The rooms were spacious and confortable. The staff were always attentive and helpful…. And the food.. was amazing.!!! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel with helpful staff. Very good dining options.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is amazing! From the greetings at check in to the good bye at check out the staff were very attentive and amazing. The hotel has 4 restaurants each one with a different theme and food selection; we tried all and the food, prices, and staff were beyond of amazing. Hotel is in the center of Casco Viejo, very close to all attractions. Thank you the staff and I will definitely will recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean, pretty , located right in the middle of Old Panama. Great experience. Staff more than friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY VIBETH ABAN SAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is so beautiful, the people are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is beautiful and the service is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean Derick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Gonzalez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent, the staff very friendly and attentive at all times. The food was varied. The hotel was very clean. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the restaurant inside the hotel was phenomenal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Location in the middle of everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiz Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelent hotel

Excelent hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
perfect location and city. Only comment is the supervisor, a short gentleman, is very aggressive and rude. Shoutout to Barbara, Rene and Jose.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely beautiful. The service was fantastic and the rooms were perfect. We tried every restaurant in the hotel and the food was amazing every time! We will be coming back soon. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and in perfect location. On site staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and super helpful. Location was super convenient. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious clean nice. Very good breakfast Staff was super helpfull Live music in lobby was so great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exquisite home base for an exploration of Casco Viejo. VERY reasonably priced for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great location and the the breakfast was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PEDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything have a good service and the property installation have a good maintenance .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and functional with excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

I didn't go on trip at all. Venue in BOCAs was blown away and I ripped my meniscus. Need a cancellation letter from you. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located for seeing Casco Viejo, and beautifully maintained as an historic building. Staff was absolutely accommodating and responsive to all requests (and we had a few!).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaVerne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Central Hotel Panama! The hotel is historic, beautifully maintained, and exceptionally clean. From the moment we arrived, the staff were warm, friendly, and consistently reliable—we truly felt welcomed and well cared for. The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of Casco Viejo and surrounded by vibrant culture, dining, and history. As solo female travelers, we felt completely safe and at ease throughout our stay, both inside and outside the hotel. The ambience of the hotel is elegant yet inviting, with thoughtful touches that reflect the charm of Panama. I especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and attention to detail. I loved staying here and would gladly return—again and again. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a blend of history, comfort, and genuine hospitality in Panama City.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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