El Cangrejo Travel Guide

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Panama City Old Town streets and buildings

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Our pick of the best El Cangrejo Hotel Deals

Principe Hotel and Suites

Principe Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
Via Argentina Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$98 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$98
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,857 reviews)
I couldn't get a response regarding an airport shuttle so contacted hotels.com who also failed. It was going to cost $30. My Uber cost less than $20. Clean room, but very uninviting and worn. AC was not on when I entered. It finally got too cold, but there was no way to adjust it. No coffee or water. ...

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Principe Hotel and Suites
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi Panama City
The price is NZ$185 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$185
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (917 reviews)
We have no problem staying here nd definitely would recommend anyone to there Everything was just perfect

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$151 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$151
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,194 reviews)
Clean room, good ac, good breakfast, friendly staff

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Novotel Panama City
Riande Urban Hotel

Riande Urban Hotel

3.5 out of 5
El Cangrejo; Calle Eusebio A, Morales Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$157 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$157
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,036 reviews)
Well located, near many good restaurants in El Cangrego. Friendlly, helpful, efficient staff. Good breakfast- Loved that there were healthy choices at breakfast.

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Riande Urban Hotel
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$173 per night from 15 June to 16 June
NZ$173
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
We were so pleasantly surprised by this reasonably priced hotel! The staff was very accommodating, the atmosphere was nicely appointed, the room was clean and comfortable, the pool was wonderful with epic views of the city, and the breakfast rivaled some RESTAURANT’S breakfast options. Fresh delicious ...

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

3.5 out of 5
Via Veneto, El Cangrejo Bellavista Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$175 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$175
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, great breakfast and very good air conditioning. Staff were friendly and accommodating. We'd like to shout out Melany and especially Xochilt, who were especially wonderful to us. Thanks ladies!

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
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.

Other neighbourhoods around El Cangrejo

Bella Vista

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. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

Bella Vista
Aerial view of the city skyline of Panama City business district

Campo Alegre

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Campo Alegre, Via Espana and Uruguay Street are top sights worth seeing.

Campo Alegre
Aerial cityscape skyline of Panama City

Obarrio

3/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffee shops. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Via Espana while you're exploring the area.

Obarrio
Old and traditional Yatch Club at Cinta Costera, Panama City, Panama.

Marbella

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Multicentro Panama or Avenida Balboa.

Marbella
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Curundu

While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.

Curundu
 sunset sky above Panama City -  cityscape panorama view

Punta Paitilla

Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Multicentro Panama and Avenida Balboa while you're in town.

Punta Paitilla


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