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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
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A multi-story building with balconies, arched windows, and decorative railings.
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A multi-level atrium with wooden staircases, seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.
A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of a city skyline including a prominent building with a dome.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a grid pattern, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room with 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a wooden headboard.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(25 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
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 hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Independence Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include 3 restaurants, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, facials or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 2208 square feet (205 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1013 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, outstanding location, lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel. Amazing staff & Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and hotel very good
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, staff friendly, good selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location in old town
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is excellent. The staff is outstanding in every way. I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice breakfast and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean safe and walkable!! Wonderful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph John

The staff was great an the hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, amenities and staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous hotel is just the right location. Breakfast buffet is unmatched. Staff was very helpful no matter how big or small our request. Great amenities with spa, roof deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great , the hotel is beautiful, staff was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast buffet was fantastic!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, staff was wonderful specially the girls at the 4th floor. Room was small but cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The airport shuttle was easy to fine. Breakfast was great. Our rooms were a bit noisy as they were facing into the courtyard. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Perfect location. Big rooms. All good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was good, bar had good selection. Was out of local IPA's - those would have been interesting to try.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast buffet with good variation. Pool area got crowded quickly on hot days. Location is super for tourist-type activities and restaurants, but of course tourist prices come with that as well. Easter week gives you the opportunity to see the religious processions in front of the hotel towards the cathedral.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SeyedShahdad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent hotel , good breakfast, great location, would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, and a perfect location on the square
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, beautiful hotel in the center of town. Service also very good and attentive. Amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable rooms. Great location to experience Casco Viejo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026