Experience the best of Panama at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo, where colonial charm meets modern luxury. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa day, then enjoy a meal at one of 3 on-site restaurants or relax with a drink by the outdoor pool.
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
Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 11 min drive
Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 22 min drive
Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 28 min drive
Panama City Passenger Station - 14 min drive
Estación Lotería - 26 min walk
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
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and La Central, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
135 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite valet parking (USD 10.70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
3 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Private dining
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Working away
5 meeting rooms
Conference space (2208 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages
Facilities
Built in 1874
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Library
24-hour fitness center
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Steam room
Banquet hall
Belle Époque architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
47-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
La Central - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 10.70 per night with in/out privileges
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 10.70 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (7-min drive) and Bingo 90 (8-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo also has a 24-hour fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo like?
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is a short 12-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 14 minutes' walk from Cinta Costera. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The breakfast buffet offered a great selection of delicious food with excellent choices. (21 reviews)
The property offers a variety of dining options with delicious food and excellent service. (18 reviews)
The rooftop pool offered a beautiful view and was a lovely place to swim. (13 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
wonderful hotel for any type of stay
Great hotel in the middle of Casco Viejo. Beautiful hotel with very nice staff. Really close to a lot of things to visit and/or eat at. Highly recommend the breakfast buffet.
Sebastian
Sebastian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
Excelent hotel
Excelent hotel
Luiz Fernando
Luiz Fernando, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2025
Excellent
prakash
prakash, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Maravilloso
The location cannot be better; breakfast was excellent. We loved the food and the service at Bistro.
Zaida
Zaida, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
Didn't want to leave!
Do it, book book book! The hotel's location, staff, cleanliness and food/drinks were amazing! I cannot find one thing bad to stay! Money well spent, my friends and I are already planning to go back in a few months!
Tasha
Tasha, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Everything was excellent, friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel.
Lian
Lian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Excellent hotel! The front desk staff were very helpful and everyone was so friendly.
Kristina
Kristina, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2025
Nice location. Receptive staff. Very nice breakfast. Rooms are basic. Appliances and fixtures are inconsistently working.
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3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
Awesome totally enjoyed everything about the hotel
Michele
Michele, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Excellent hotel. Ground zero for the tourist area. Great service at the front desk. Breakfast was very good.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Kimberly at the Front Desk was wonderful!
Susanne
Susanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
The hotel was lovely and staff very friendly. Great location.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2025
Very nice comfortable close to tourists attractions
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Great location
Super staff
Pool deck needs some upkeep
Frank
Frank, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2025
Everything was excellent except the spa, massages were terrible and the service was so bad…. The steam wan’t hot at all and the keep charging for the use.
Carolina
Carolina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Very nice hotel! Staff is very friendly
Migdalia
Migdalia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2025
Great place to stay
Katya
Katya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Excellent stay
Manuela
Manuela, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Very nice hotel
Elizabeth Lee
Elizabeth Lee, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Very good hotel, friendly staff and the surrounding areas were great.
Leo
Leo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
All first class, staff, premises, location, breakfast attention to detail. Will be back for sure...
JORGE
JORGE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
The hotel is very charming and the staff is wonderful!!
susan
susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Excellent stay
Diego
Diego, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Great location and beautiful
Bernard
Bernard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Exquisitly maintained and just about perfectly located.