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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

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47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Terrace/patio
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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cinta Costera
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Amador Causeway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Premium

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Presidential

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room -5 guests-

  • Sleeps 6

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About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4-star hotel in 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 center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
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 hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo features an outdoor pool and a steam room. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 2208 square feet (205 square meters) include conference space. This Belle Époque hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
La Central - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 943 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 943 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 943 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 943 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 943 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and staff very friendly. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exquisitly maintained and just about perfectly located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

W Wayne, Burleson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location in old-town, within walking distance to many great restaurants and shops. The facility is in great shape, clean and comfortable room. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Panama City, great breakfast. It is in walking distance of a lot of interesting places and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

The hotel is beautiful and historic so it is unique. The food was decent. The staff were nice but sometimes had difficulty communicating due to language barriers They do have a great location in town
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The music in the hotel, it's location couldn't be better in Casco Viejo. iIt's a beautiful classic hotel with a lovely lobby, modern rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Hotel Stay

Excellent Hotel. Centrally located in the Casco Viejo / Historic District of Panama City. Pianist or Cellist in the lobby most days - - so nice soft live music. Didn't try the hotel restaurant because there are so many interesting restaurants within 5 min walking distance. Only partial negative is thin walls - so you do here stuff of the adjacent rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL GARRIGA

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Restaurant is overpriced, zero quality or food proposition and the staff is really bad. It is a pity, since the hotel and the concierge are very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome totally enjoyed everything about the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly although language was a barrier in many situations. Recommended drivers did not understand or speak english well enough to take us to specific destinations. Very eager to have you use their services but the lack of understanding was a concern and we would end up on drives that didnt lead to our destination around the city. We really liked our room and the hotel location however it was extremely noisy until late at night and started early in the morning. We really liked Kimberly at the front desk and her communication and helpful attitude were extremely welcome for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gongyu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Old world charm

The hotel was generally clean. We had to stay in 2 different "family rooms" with one being much larger than the other. We were charged twice and are still trying to get the bill fixed. The public area of the hotel is quite beautiful and there is often someone playing the piano which can be heard evn inside one's room. The room was clean. Both rooms looked into an interior courtyard and the windows couldn't be opened.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivier-Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not that good very poor service in a beautiful serounding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous, located in the heart of Casco Viejo. Many dining options available at the hotel and nearby. The staff at this facility truly provide the best customer service experience for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025