Downtown Panama City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach at sunset with a pier extending into the water.
A cozy cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and surfboards hanging from the ceiling.
A bronze sculpture of a sea turtle with a prominent eye and textured shell.
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and a rocky shoreline.
A clear turquoise sea with a boat docked on a sandy beach, surrounded by large rocks and palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Stay near popular Downtown Panama City attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Panama City Hotel Deals

Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina by IHG

Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina by IHG

3.5 out of 5
7 HARRISON AVENUE Panama City FL
The price is NZ$262 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$262
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (480 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful, i was Scared on my own but they made it better!"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina by IHG
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$153 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$153
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 out of 5
12525 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$165 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$165
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,978 reviews)
"Could have used more pots and pans , and blankets and towels."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Boardwalk Beach Hotel

Boardwalk Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
9600 S Thomas Dr Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$164 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$164
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (2,449 reviews)
"There was signs saying they did light cleaning daily, nobody came to our room to take trash out, give us toilet paper, or provide new towels. We had to call for toilet paper (thank god i had wipes from my son) and they came hours later. Took out our trash multiple times to the end of the hall. We ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

3 out of 5
15325 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$202 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$202
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (2,899 reviews)
"Parking is a nightmare. Housekeeping is lacking. Pool doesn’t get sun until 11am ish. Staff is wonderful and goes the extra mile to help you. Great view from the room balcony. Room is roomy. Mattresses are very comfortable."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
15505 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$289 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$289
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,683 reviews)
"The room was cleaned only once in the four nights we were there. Some of the furniture in the room, such as the chairs, tables, and cabinets under the TV, were old, broken, and dirty. We didn't find a blood pressure monitor in the hotel for emergencies. They didn't even refill the empty shampoo ..."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Panama City

Find the best Downtown Panama City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Bay VIew Addition

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bay VIew Addition and surrounding area, you can visit Port Panama City and Gray Park.

Bunkers Cove

Though Bunkers Cove may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cove Park and Marina Civic Center.

St Andrews

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in St Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit Port Panama City and Eleventh Street Shopping Center.

Gulf Coast Development

When in Gulf Coast Development, you can plan a visit to Panama City Marina and Marina Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highland City

While Highland City isn't home to many top sights, Panama City Marina and Junior Museum of Bay County are some notable places to visit nearby.



Downtown Panama City Travel Guide

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