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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
Belle Époque hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
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47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Independence Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinta Costera
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room Deluxe

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Premium

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Junior

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 224 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 373 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Park view
  • 752 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room Presidential

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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 neighborhood

Panama City

Located in Casco Viejo, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is next to popular attractions like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. This 4-star hotel has 135 rooms and welcomes guests with 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • ‪Exilio Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaandela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Athanasiou - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Belle Époque hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests of Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Valet parking is offered for USD 10.70 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a steam room, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 47-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Minibars, espresso makers, and safes are also available.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1874
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

This hotel is situated in Casco Viejo within a short 12-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and also 14 minutes on foot from Cinta Costera. You'll also find Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 10.70 per night with in/out privileges.

Is there a spa available at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages, body scrubs, mani/pedis, and facials.

Does Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo have a casino at the property?

No, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes, this hotel offers private indoor spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo has 3 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo.

Are there connecting rooms at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

The closest major airport to Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), which is 3.2 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), which is located 7.6 mi away (22-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo.

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What stood out was customer service , the entire staff at tne hotel were there for you at anytime of the day, Location , location, location of the Hotel is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MICHELE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful, staff was very helpful and accommodating. We had the pool two separate days to ourselves. Breakfadt was very good. Staff was very helpful getting us drivers wherever we wanted to go in the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time in Panamá and this hotel was perfect. Location is right on the middle of everything. The rooms were spacious and confortable. The staff were always attentive and helpful…. And the food.. was amazing.!!! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Una

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga Marlen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

I didn't go on trip at all. Venue in BOCAs was blown away and I ripped my meniscus. Need a cancellation letter from you. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel architecture location and friendliness’s of staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was absolutely amazing. GREAT staff, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Icours

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Staffs were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Isabela

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Rashique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
perfect location and city. Only comment is the supervisor, a short gentleman, is very aggressive and rude. Shoutout to Barbara, Rene and Jose.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Manuel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean, pretty , located right in the middle of Old Panama. Great experience. Staff more than friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Room for Improvement

I recently stayed at this hotel and unfortunately found the service and overall experience below expectations for a property that markets itself as a luxury hotel. Check-in was not particularly friendly, and as a Gold member with Hotels.com/Expedia, I was supposed to receive a welcome bottle of sparkling wine — which was neither offered nor acknowledged until I inquired. Even then, the staff did not seem aware or interested in recognizing Gold member benefits so we did not get anything. The room itself was decent and relatively clean, but the location was odd — facing a small courtyard with a direct view of the entrance, which compromised privacy. Basic amenities such as slippers and a luggage holder were missing and had to be requested, with some delay in delivery. During our stay, it rained heavily, and we were told there were umbrellas in our room — there weren’t. When we asked for replacements, staff refused to provide any, leaving us to go out without cover. Housekeeping also overlooked simple details such as replacing used shower caps and replenishing tissues. Breakfast offered a good spread, but again, service was lacking. The breakfast host was curt and abrupt, which left a poor impression to start the day. Overall, while the property itself has potential, the lack of attentiveness and service orientation made the stay disappointing. For a hotel positioning itself as a high-end experience, there’s significant room for improvement in guest care and staff training.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kid friendly, very fast valet, helpful staff, good breakfast, nice bathrooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaVerne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Central Hotel Panama! The hotel is historic, beautifully maintained, and exceptionally clean. From the moment we arrived, the staff were warm, friendly, and consistently reliable—we truly felt welcomed and well cared for. The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of Casco Viejo and surrounded by vibrant culture, dining, and history. As solo female travelers, we felt completely safe and at ease throughout our stay, both inside and outside the hotel. The ambience of the hotel is elegant yet inviting, with thoughtful touches that reflect the charm of Panama. I especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and attention to detail. I loved staying here and would gladly return—again and again. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a blend of history, comfort, and genuine hospitality in Panama City.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Péricles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

The place is very loud and the beds are mediocre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PEDRO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything have a good service and the property installation have a good maintenance .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Good things: Hotel Located in a really good area. Lounge, bar and restaurant are cute. Bad things: The Manager at the front desk not helpful at all, really bad customer experience. We just avoided the argument, it was holidays. Suite room not worth it. A bit small and in a dark corner of the building. Not recommended at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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