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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

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Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Historic elegance in Casco Viejo

Beautifully restored with old-world charm, this elegant hotel in Casco Viejo offers a prime location near historic landmarks and vibrant dining spots. Enjoy spacious king suites, a rooftop pool, complimentary massages, and live music in the stylish lobby.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
The current price is NZ$404
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Deluxe

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Premium

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Junior

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 22 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Presidential

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama

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

  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaandela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Santuario - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Athanasiou - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Upscale hotel near Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Located close to Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and a library.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellboy and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition and location
Room features
All 135 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • La Central

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,208 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1874
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 15.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 10.70 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Central Hotel Panamae
Central Hotel Panama City
Central Panama City
Central Hotel Panama
Central Panama

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo on 8 Nov 2025 start from NZ$404.09, including 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.

Is Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Valet parking is available for USD 10.70 per night.

What time is check-in at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo located?

Located in Casco Viejo, this spa hotel is steps away from Independence Square, Interoceanic Canal Museum and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama. National Theater and Palacio de las Garzas are just steps away. Estación Lotería is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is amazing! From the greetings at check in to the good bye at check out the staff were very attentive and amazing. The hotel has 4 restaurants each one with a different theme and food selection; we tried all and the food, prices, and staff were beyond of amazing. Hotel is in the center of Casco Viejo, very close to all attractions. Thank you the staff and I will definitely will recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY VIBETH ABAN SAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is so beautiful, the people are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean Derick

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana Gonzalez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent, the staff very friendly and attentive at all times. The food was varied. The hotel was very clean. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Location in the middle of everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious clean nice. Very good breakfast Staff was super helpfull Live music in lobby was so great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great location and the the breakfast was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located for seeing Casco Viejo, and beautifully maintained as an historic building. Staff was absolutely accommodating and responsive to all requests (and we had a few!).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, friendly staff and the surrounding areas were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Front desk staff was attentive to our needs. Family room only had two outlets which made it difficult to charge all of our devices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gongyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in historic old town
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, specially, Barbara at recepcion and Alanis, at the bar. Although, hotel areas and bedroom were clean, the bathtub walls presented mold, otherwise highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The jacuzzi in the room was terrible. Many, many times I tried but could not get it to work. Maintenance came multiple times, but they too had a hard time getting it to work.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in the heart of Old town Panamá City. Very walkable to all the highlights of the city from churches, to shopping and restaurants. Also great breakfast buffet, a rooftop bar and pool. I had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemlys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend the hotel: clean, spacious, great location, and working AC. I will certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eunico Louie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location: Situated on Plaza de la Independencia, the hotel provides easy access to Casco Viejo's vibrant cultural scene, nightlife, and historic landmarks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024