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Hotel California Panama

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Albrook Shopping Mall

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A building entrance with a tiled floor, a glass door, and two potted plants.
A lobby with a black armchair, a coffee table, and a sofa with colorful cushions. There are framed artworks on the walls and a staircase in the background.
A swimming pool with a view of tall buildings in the background.
A lobby with a reception desk, a large Christmas tree, and a seating area.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture of a cityscape.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

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VIA ESPANA & CALLE 43, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle 50
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture of a cityscape.

Deluxe Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with brown curtains, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Deluxe Studio

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room (Studio)

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a television, and red curtains.

Classic Triple Room (Studio)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, wall-mounted lamps, and a telephone.

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Panama City

Heart of Panama City.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bella Vista hotel, you'll find Via Espana and Avenida Balboa. Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Calle 50 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cinta Costera - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Iglesia del Carmen - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Santo Tomás Station - 7 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 13 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Santé - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Romero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Panam's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Avila Eco Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel California Panama

3-star hotel near Albrook Shopping Mall
Hotel California Panama offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at Hotel California Panama. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel California Panama offers 60 accommodations with air conditioning. 23-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Panama City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 23-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
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 and service animals are not allowed at Hotel California Panama

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel California Panama Hotel
Hotel California Panama Panama City
Hotel California Panama Hotel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel California Panama to the airport?

Hotel California Panama is 3.7 mi (9-min drive) away from the Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California Panama?

As of Sept 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California Panama on Oct 1, 2026 start from CA $49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel California Panama have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel California Panama.

How close is Hotel California Panama to the beach?

This hotel is 7.9 mi (26-min drive) from Farfan Beach and 10.7 mi (24-min drive) from Taboga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel California Panama offer free breakfast?

Hotel California Panama does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel California Panama?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Fiesta Casino (17-min walk) and Crown Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel California Panama?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel California Panama?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel California Panama have a pool?

Hotel California Panama features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Hotel California Panama have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel California Panama to downtown Panama City?

Hotel California Panama is 0.7 mi away from Panama City.

Hotel California Panama Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 106 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, shops and restaurants close by more important the friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place qas nice and clean .staff veey frendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable enough for a business stay. Clean and friendly place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
There was nothing near by. And what was across was dangerous to get too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very conveniently located and within walking distance of Cinta Costera, Avenida Bulboa and public transport. Economical, affordable and very pleasant staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This is a nice low cost hotel, friendly staff, walking distance to a 24 hour store, bakery, supermarket and a good taco place. WiFi worked fine, coffee in room.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
One of the workers at the desk was amazing and Can easily work at a five star hotel, great energy, the other girl a blonde girl should not have a job, horrible customer service looks lile she hated her Job, made it awkward going through the lobby. Cleaning service was good, left valuables out, nothing went missing. Area around the hotel is “OK” little super market across the street came in handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very helpfull and friendly. They helped me at the reception many times.!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very clean. Maybe a little oversold but comes at a very reasonable price. Good choice for a low budget traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Amenities advertised were not available, restaurant and bar folded up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not tell me any information or orientation especially accessing WiFi. I used my cellular data all throughout my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its pretty good. Overall quiet. One thing I didnt expect was to be asked for my room keys whenever I leave the hotel but I guess they have their reasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I had a refrigerator in my room. The restaurant was closed. It was very disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is on the Via España which is a big plus and still only five minutes walk from the main stretch of the Via España popular with visitors and locals starting at Iglesia Carmen. It is also only two blocks from the Riba Smith supermarket, the highest-end local supermarket. The hotel is clean but rooms of the same price vary in what they offer, one we had had a fridge but no chair, another a chair but no fridge. This hotel is very good value for the money but the rooms are tiny and you need to bring an extension cord to get to the outlet in the smaller rooms behind one bed. Internet is quick but drops out a lot. You can get hotels for less money but you also get less and the locations worsen quickly. Be careful to check your online booking to ensure that you get the room you were promised. Overall? Great value for money if location is important and very good value for money in the $35-40 range for a room. Note they do not provide shampoo or conditioner or facial tissues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal y ubicación
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chiripas Cucharachas por todos lados
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centralt
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
No estuvo mal pero puede mejorar. La habitación asignada tenía olor a guardado pero estaba en orden. Tuvimos un percance con nuestra habitación pero se nos atendió rápidamente y nos asignaron otra, el staff muy amable. Lo otro es que había algún huésped cantando y con música alta pero parece que nadie le dijo que podía molestar a los demás. Fuera de eso camas cómodas y descanse algo.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bueno
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

bien por el precio

bien relacion calidad/ precio, un poquito ruidoso porque a la esquina de dos carreteras con mucho trafico. para desayunar hay una panaderia muy bien y muy barata en frente, con desayunos muy varias pero para cenar es el principal problema en los alrededores, no hay nada.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024