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Hotel San Felipe

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Restaurant
Deluxe Room
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Ave. Central entre calle 8a y 9a, Panama City
  • Place, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinta Costera
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Panama City

With a stay at Hotel San Felipe, you'll be centrally located in Panama City, a short 10-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 12 minutes by foot from Cinta Costera. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Flag of Cerro Ancón and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Amador Causeway.

What's nearby

  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Independence Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 5 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 15 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CasaCasco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Unido - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terraza Casacasco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Sucre Coffe House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lo Que Hay - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Felipe

Hotel San Felipe offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 17.55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 17.55 for children
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel San Felipe Hotel
Hotel San Felipe Panama City
Hotel San Felipe Hotel Panama City

Hotel San Felipe Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 353 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint we have is the price they charged us for a take-out breakfast the day we left very early for a Canal tour. $30 per person!! For yogurt and granola and a croissant that was so stale we couldn't bite it. They comped us $10 each for the croissants, but if they had explained their pricing at the time we would have chosen to find food on our own.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Euless

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in an excellent location, terrific front desk staff, good breakfast options and a nice roof top terrace. Room was clean and large.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Review for the Hotel San Felipe, Old Panama City I had an absolutely fantastic stay at the Hotel San Felipe at the beginning of my Panama adventure. The location is second to none, nestled in the heart of Old Panama City. It’s incredibly walkable, allowing you to easily explore the beautiful historic buildings, delightful restaurants, and vibrant entertainment spots. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly greeted by Rommel, whose professionalism and excellent English made me feel right at home. As a solo traveler, I appreciated the attentive service; my bags were promptly taken care of, and I was personally escorted to my spotless room. The attention to detail was remarkable, and I even had a lovely shaded courtyard outside my room, perfect for escaping the intense sun or finding shelter during rain. Throughout my stay, Kimberly and Maria also went above and beyond, making sure I felt comfortable and well cared for. When I returned to the hotel later in my trip, even without a reservation, they remembered me and warmly accommodated me like family. I highly recommend the Hotel San Felipe and will definitely be returning on my next trip to Panama. I’ll also be recommending it to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CAMILA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excelent ! - Front desk Alejandra was just AMAZING offering an outstanding customer service. - El botones y todo el staff were very kind and helpful. - Beautiful hotel and room. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JillAnne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable service, beautiful room in the best part of Casco Viejo. Close to everything including fantastic restaurants and historic sights. Definitely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, lovely staff and a fun area outside your door for drinks and food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean. Awesome location. I would give 5 stars if our room had windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice with a great bed and nice bathroom. Door was a little tricky. The front desk is staffed 24/7 with friendly professionals who are fully bilingual. Location is the heart of the old town easy walks to rooftop bars, churches, plazas etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayla

Travelled with group
The staff was very helpful and the room was spacious, well maintained and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, heart of old town and near great restaurants and sights. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

S

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff, great time
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Hotel San Felipe and would happily recommend it to anyone staying in Casco Viejo. The location is excellent — right in the heart of the historic district, making it easy to walk to plazas, churches, cafés, and restaurants, while still feeling calm and comfortable. The staff were consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and made me feel at ease as a solo traveler. My room was spacious, very clean, and comfortable — a great place to relax after full days of exploring Panama City. I especially appreciated how well maintained everything felt. Overall, Hotel San Felipe offers a great combination of location, comfort, and warm hospitality. It was a lovely base for exploring Casco Viejo, and I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Kingston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, perfect area in the old quarter. Clean, comfortable, great staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing ! I took a solo trip and I felt so safe! Perfect location and the customer service was great! Their dinner at the steak restaurant was 1000/10 I would absolutely come back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jania, Tiverton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing stay due to misleading room photos and descriptions. The room I received did not correspond at all to what was advertised. I booked a standard room that was supposed to include a king-size bed and a balcony. Instead, I was given a room with a full-size bed and only a window, no balcony. The photos show a much larger room with enough space for a sofa at the end of the bed, but the actual room was extremely small—there was no way a sofa could fit, and there was barely any space to place luggage. It felt cramped and uncomfortable. The bathroom was another major issue. There was no privacy whatsoever: the glass door was very transparent and had a large gap between the door and the frame. There was also no space to hang towels or place toiletries. The bathroom was unbelievably small, even smaller than what you’d find on a cruise ship. I contacted the property immediately after entering the room, first through WhatsApp and then in person at the lobby. Unfortunately, neither employee offered a refund or a real solution. I was told the hotel was fully booked and that no other rooms were available. Hours later, they mentioned that a room had become available due to a cancellation, but by then I had already opened my bags and didn’t want to move, especially since I was only staying one night and wanted to quickly go out and see what the area had to offer. Instead, I wasted at least two hours going back and forth with staff, which completely ruined my only evening
You can easily see the person inside the bathroom.
Tiny bathroom
No balcony, no space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Manlius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby was warm and inviting. Our room was spotless. Shower pressure was great and air conditioner worked wonderfully. Front desk staff awesome… Alexandra is a gem. Aevar and Rommel were awesome and super helpful to us when we needed printouts etc. Only minor thing is the bed is a tad hard for our liking and the room could use and extra trash bin. Otherwise it’s a perfect place to stay in casco viejo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place. Staff at the front desk was welcoming and very helpful in answering questions about the city. Our room was clean and the bathroom felt like a little spa. Perfectly located minutes (by foot) from anything to do in Casco viejo. We really enjoyed our stay and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025