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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Terrace/patio
47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Independence Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Interoceanic Canal Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room Deluxe

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Double Room Premium

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

Room Presidential

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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 area

Panama City

With a stay at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo in Panama City (Casco Viejo), you'll be steps from Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. .This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Theater.

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palacio de las Garzas - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offers 135 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Belle Époque hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at La Central, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Panama City? This hotel has 2208 square feet (205 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
La Central - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 cot
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1874
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Mauzie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Abel

Travelled with partner
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

Mila

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

10/10 Excellent

robin

Stayed 3 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

Daniela

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S., Ocoee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meeghan

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Service was rather poor. Hotel staff, particularly the front desk was unhelpful. The location in casco viejo is great, but there are alternatives with better service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sara, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely lobby. Wonderful and abundant breakfast. Only drawback for us was our room -- it was a family room on the top floor and window was low, hard to see outside. Also a little loud from room next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dara

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Joppa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Gill M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff at front desk were very helpful. Airport pickup was delayed as driver went to Terminal 1 but all passengers with checked bags go to Terminal 2. Pool area could do with a make over as looking tired. Lovely character hotel and the staff were friendly. Our room at the rear suffered from noise from a nearby plant room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel R

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location spectacular views friendly staff dinner food bartender everything 10 star
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking staff (“Alfredo” and “Barbara” were disrespectful and unaccommodating. It doesn’t cost anything to be gracious and kind. Shameful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, great location, friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location beautiful facility very kind personnel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What stood out was customer service , the entire staff at tne hotel were there for you at anytime of the day, Location , location, location of the Hotel is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025