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Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Panama City

With a stay at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo in Panama City (Casco Viejo), you'll be steps from Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. .This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Theater.

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

  • ‪Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪American Bazaar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Santuario - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Blanca - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Belle Époque hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offers 135 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Belle Époque hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at La Central, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Panama City? This hotel has 2208 square feet (205 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
La Central - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and 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

Reviews

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

8/10 Good

James Lynn, East Liverpool

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent with lots of choices. The staff was fantastic, the location was very close to lots of good restaurants. I wish our room looked out onto the street instead of towards the center of the hotel. Be warned it is loud on Fri and Sat nights until around midnight since they have live music in the lobby. I enjoyed it and could fall asleep regardless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and made my first visit to Panama a very memorable one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice, the food good, but the music on the square Friday and Saturday night ruined the experience. It wasn’t just loud, the bass shook our room and gave us both headaches. No matter that it was over by 9:00 p.m.; the damage was done. We cannot recommend the hotel because of the noise pollution.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CARLOS

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balaji

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

disappointing service

The hotel is very well located and practical. However, the staff is not particularly customer-oriented. I asked for a coffee spoon for the room to stir my coffee, and they reluctantly provided one, telling me that standard rooms don’t include spoons. I also requested an additional empty glass to take medication and received the same type of response. While they eventually brought both items, it was quite disappointing that I had to insist for such basic requests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service. The staff proposes to help even without asking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Super staff Pool deck needs some upkeep
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kimberly at the Front Desk was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel with amazing service and Wonderful staff. Great location with a variety of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First of all, the location was outstanding. Speaking às someone who has known Panamá very well for over 40 years, and resided in Panamá for many of those years, there is no better location for a touristic visit to the city, especially a first visit. The service was very good; all the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was also great: tasty, well-presented, and convenient... The hours were really great, much better than typical. The major drawback was the room. This is an expensive hotel for Panamá, but I still expect a bit more space for the money. My wife and I had a standard room, and it was really small.The shower was super tiny, and the design made it a constant struggle to avoid soaking the bathroom floor. The minibar was even more of a ripoff than usual. Other than the quality of the rooms, this hotel hots the mark in every regard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful, in an amazing location in the heart of Casco Viejo. The staff were so helpful. We had awesome drivers, Kenneth and Julio, who went above and beyond from airport pick up to dinner recommendation and a shopping trip. They helped us navigate and translate to get us exactly where and what we needed! Five stars! The room was perfect with an amazing balcony to over look the plaza. Live music in lobby and out in plaza at night. Breakfast buffet in the morning was delicious as well. So much to explore, we will be back to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Ground zero for the tourist area. Great service at the front desk. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Travelled with partner
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