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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
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
$315
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • 322 sq ft
  • 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.

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. 666 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible area, hotel is amazing and classy. Had an amazing time for a 3 night stay. Room was small and comfortable. Fortunately we only had one carry on bag, so we can maneuver around. We didn’t have breakfast from the hotel, thought it was too much and didn’t want to stuff ourself’s for breakfast buffet. Had breakfast options from other nearby restaurants instead.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025