Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Bar (on property)
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinta Costera
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Amador Causeway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Belle Époque hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
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, massages or facials 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 location and the helpful staff
  • 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.

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

  • 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 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

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. 668 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel! The front desk staff were very helpful and everyone was so friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025