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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room with 2 Queen Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room with 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Park view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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 - 0.1 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
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪American Bazaar - ‬2 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph John

The staff was great an the hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice breakfast and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Orville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, amenities and staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great , the hotel is beautiful, staff was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast buffet was fantastic!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

SeyedShahdad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, beautiful hotel in the center of town. Service also very good and attentive. Amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, and a perfect location on the square
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful historic property situated on the main square of the historic zone. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained. Great food in all three restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, central location, excellent breakfast and courteous staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent hotel , good breakfast, great location, would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, perfect location, and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Xenia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location and very attentive front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

Rejean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing Location and classy hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

10/10 Excellent

robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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