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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
4-star Belle Époque hotel near Independence Square

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a soaring ceiling, elegant seating areas, and beautiful artwork.
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Stunning hotel building with ornate balconies and large windows, set amidst lush palm trees.
Relax by the rooftop pool with a stunning city view, surrounded by lounge chairs and a bell service at your fingertips.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cinta Costera
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Amador Causeway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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About the area

Panama City

Casco Viejo stay.With a stay at this Casco Viejo hotel, you'll be steps from Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Palacio de las Garzas are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Amador Causeway - 6 min drive - 3.5 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

  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Santuario - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mahalo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4-star Belle Époque hotel near Independence Square
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 2208 square feet (205 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2208 sq ft of conference space
  • 205 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1874
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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. 636 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 964 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joany

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is piano or background music playing 24 hours a day, which makes it very difficult to sleep. Every morning, live music begins as early as 8:00 a.m. For this reason, I will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
This property has a beautiful lobby and that’s it . The rooms are tiny and basic . The towels were old and thin as paper . The toilet needed to be replaced . The bathroom renovation was poorly done . The linen was stale ! Just a NO NEVER AGAIN !! Also when I checked in no one offered to help with my luggage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sreeja

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

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in an excellent location literally in the middle of everything! The food was good and room service was fast. There are a few minor maintenance issues they need to address and i think a premium room should come with a balcony. But i would recommend it if you want to explore the area and enjoy food in the area as well
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Migdalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Staff is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and staff very friendly. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exquisitly maintained and just about perfectly located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

W Wayne, Burleson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location in old-town, within walking distance to many great restaurants and shops. The facility is in great shape, clean and comfortable room. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Panama City, great breakfast. It is in walking distance of a lot of interesting places and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

The hotel is beautiful and historic so it is unique. The food was decent. The staff were nice but sometimes had difficulty communicating due to language barriers They do have a great location in town
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The music in the hotel, it's location couldn't be better in Casco Viejo. iIt's a beautiful classic hotel with a lovely lobby, modern rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrington

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

Central Hotel Stay

Excellent Hotel. Centrally located in the Casco Viejo / Historic District of Panama City. Pianist or Cellist in the lobby most days - - so nice soft live music. Didn't try the hotel restaurant because there are so many interesting restaurants within 5 min walking distance. Only partial negative is thin walls - so you do here stuff of the adjacent rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL GARRIGA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Restaurant is overpriced, zero quality or food proposition and the staff is really bad. It is a pity, since the hotel and the concierge are very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025