Panama City · PA

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Name: Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Address: Casco Antiguo, Avenida Central calle 5ta, Panama City
Rating: 8.6

8.6

Excellent1,628 reviews

WiFi availableFree WiFiParkingPrivate parkingParking garageRestaurant

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 12:00 PM

Classification

5-Star Hotel

Amenities

Fitness facilities, WiFi available, Free WiFi, Parking, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning

Location

Panama City, PA

Luxurious Amenities

Central Hotel Panama offers an array of luxurious amenities, including an outdoor pool, spa centre, sauna, and fitness centre. Guests can indulge in relaxation and rejuvenation during their stay.

Modern Comfort

Each air-conditioned room at Central Hotel Panama is thoughtfully designed for modern comfort, featuring a flat-screen TV, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. The hotel also provides free WiFi throughout the property for the convenience of guests.

Convenient Location

Situated in the historic centre of Panama City, Central Hotel Panama is in close proximity to popular attractions such as the Presidential Palace, Canal Museum of Panama, and Maracana Stadium. The hotel's central location makes it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city.

Book your stay at Central Hotel Panama now to experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Panama City.

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Location

How to Find Us

Casco Antiguo, Avenida Central calle 5ta

Panama City · PA

Policies

Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

Prices include the taxes and fees paid when you book. Some hotels charge a resort, city or service fee on arrival; where they do, the amount is shown with each room and at checkout. A valid credit card is required at check-in.

Important Information

Underage guests - up to 18 years old - traveling with their parents, can proceed with the registration process at the hotel, by presenting ID, passport or civil registration document at the hotel front desk. If the children are not traveling with their parents, they are required to show a copy of their birth certificate document, and a copy of their parents' citizenship card. In case that the guests do not present any of the required documentation, the hotel has the right to allow them or not to entry the property. Please note that for the room "Double Room with Panama Canal Tour" - the tour is not available on Mondays.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Panama City · PA

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

8.6

Excellent1,628 reviews

WiFi availableFree WiFiParkingPrivate parkingParking garageRestaurant

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 12:00 PM

Classification

5-Star Hotel

Amenities

Fitness facilities, WiFi available, Free WiFi, Parking, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning

Location

Panama City, PA

Luxurious Amenities

Central Hotel Panama offers an array of luxurious amenities, including an outdoor pool, spa centre, sauna, and fitness centre. Guests can indulge in relaxation and rejuvenation during their stay.

Modern Comfort

Convenient Location

Book your stay at Central Hotel Panama now to experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Panama City.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.6

Excellent

1,628 reviews

Highlights

+Excellent location in historic district
+Friendly, attentive staff (notably Angel and Barbara)
+Comfortable, spacious rooms and great bathrooms
+Excellent breakfast and strong room service
+Beautifully restored historic building
+Clean and modern presentation
+Gym available

Could Improve

–Pool small, often crowded and poorly maintained
–Housekeeping/entry without notice (privacy lapse)
–Missing amenities for third guest (towels/robes/coffee)
–Some rooms lack storage (no shelves/drawers)
–Isolated report of moldy room odor
–Ground-floor restrooms described as unpleasant

Cleanliness8.4

Generally reported as clean and well maintained (multiple comments praising cleanliness and restoration), though isolated issues noted (one room smelled moldy; ground-floor restrooms described as unpleasant).

Service8.9

Staff repeatedly praised (named staff like Angel and Barbara, described as friendly, helpful and exceptional service); occasional service lapses reported (staff entered a room without notice and lack of apology).

Location9.0

Consistently highlighted as excellent — prime location in the historic casco viejo, very convenient for walking to attractions and safe surroundings.

Room Quality8.9

Rooms described as comfortable, spacious with great bathrooms and beds; a few practical negatives (lack of drawers/shelves in one room, one report of moldy odor).

Amenities6.9

Mixed: excellent breakfast and a well-equipped gym, strong room service, but the pool is consistently noted as small, often crowded, poorly presented and not on par with the rest of the hotel; some missing items for a 3rd guest were reported.

Value for Money8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier

Food and Beverage9.0

Frequently praised: excellent breakfast and outstanding room service; overall F&B sentiment is very positive.

Overall Experience9.1

Overall very positive guest experience — many glowing recommendations and enthusiastic praise for the hotel, with a few minor drawbacks (pool size, occasional service/room issues) that did not dominate impressions.

Sigrid

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Liked:Charming, comfortable and great location. The breakfast buffet was wonderful and staff very friendly.

Disliked:There was some street noise early in the morning.

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Mike

Solo Traveller · Sep 2026

Wonderful . . highly recommend without reservation. Will return for another visit.

Liked:Updates from the hotel prior to arrival . . quick check-in . . location of the hotel was ideal for everything . . . . room was clean, comfortable and well stocked . . breakfast buffet was exceptional.

Disliked:Nothing.

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Silvia

Extended Group · Sep 2026

Perfect location and beautiful hotel

Liked:Location is absolutely perfect, the hotel is really beautiful and the staff is very attentive. Breakfast is also good. They even gave us a complimentary drink and recommended us spots and restaurants.

Disliked:I really liked everything, I cannot find fault with the hotel or the staff. Everything was just perfect for all of us. Although we stayed just one night, we really enjoyed the hotel.

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Claudia

Family With Children · Sep 2026

would do it all over again

Liked:Hotel is beautiful. Location perfect. Staff excellent

Disliked:Windows too high. Windows in room too high. Room dark as Windows were to high above ground.

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Location

How to Find Us

Casco Antiguo, Avenida Central calle 5ta

Panama City · PA

Policies

Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.