Balboa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Activities
Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience
NZ$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
NZ$174
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama: Half-Day Panama City & Panama Canal Tour
NZ$211
per adult
Panama City: Embera Native Village & Waterfall Tour & Lunch
NZ$114
per adult
Our pick of the best Balboa Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$258 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$258
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Via Espana 111 Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$209 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$209
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Muy mala la atención, no fueron amables, no accedieron a mi petición de una habitación en 1 piso por estar con niños pequeños, mala distribución de toallas, papel, etc"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Ave. Domingo Diaz Tocumen Panama
The price is NZ$283 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$283
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,795 reviews)
"For our short stay in a new country, staff made us feel welcomed to Panama"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
KM 7, Road to Veracruz Veracruz Panama
The price is NZ$466 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$466
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,128 reviews)
"Very nice place to relax. The food was good. The room was clean with a nice view to the ocean and the canal."
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica
Via Israel y Calle 71, San Francisco Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$185 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$185
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,428 reviews)
"Buffet breakfast was pretty good. Hotel is in a good location for restaurants and bars as well. Staff were generally friendly and welcoming. My main concern is that I was not offered a room upgrade as per my VIP status perk l, and when I asked about it as well as a late checkout, the front desk person ..."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Avenida Balboa Panama City
The price is NZ$354 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$354
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Balboa
Find the best Balboa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.
Photo by Fabiola Tile
Open Photo by Fabiola Tile
Bella Vista
Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.
El Cangrejo
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.
San Francisco
San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
