Historic Hotels & Resorts in Panama City from NZ$96

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance while on holiday in Panama City. The major shopping area and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also relish a trip to the lively bars.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features 3 restaurants and free Wi-Fi. Iglesia del Carmen is a short 12-minute walk away. Other choices near historic sites include W Panama and Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City.

In Panama City, you’ll find 888 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Panama City is notable for landmarks like Iglesia del Carmen, Panama Viejo and Miraflores Locks. Cultural venues include National Theater, Museum of History Panama and Frank Gehry Biodiversity Museum. Albrook Shopping Mall is another popular sight to explore.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Panama City, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Panama City, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.