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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
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47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Creator video
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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, National Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinta Costera
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room Deluxe

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Premium

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Junior

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room Presidential

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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 manicures and pedicures, body treatments or massages 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 clean guestrooms
  • 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)

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 smoke detector and a security system
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 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

Mildred Inez

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY VIBETH ABAN SAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is so beautiful, the people are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just an overall average experience. Nothing bad, nothing exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious clean nice. Very good breakfast Staff was super helpfull Live music in lobby was so great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

wonderful hotel for any type of stay

Great hotel in the middle of Casco Viejo. Beautiful hotel with very nice staff. Really close to a lot of things to visit and/or eat at. Highly recommend the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is beautiful and the service is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exquisite home base for an exploration of Casco Viejo. VERY reasonably priced for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and functional with excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and super helpful. Location was super convenient. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent except the spa, massages were terrible and the service was so bad…. The steam wan’t hot at all and the keep charging for the use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, West Orange

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located for seeing Casco Viejo, and beautifully maintained as an historic building. Staff was absolutely accommodating and responsive to all requests (and we had a few!).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Berta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nunca me dieron atención . VIP
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

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

Didn't want to leave!

Do it, book book book! The hotel's location, staff, cleanliness and food/drinks were amazing! I cannot find one thing bad to stay! Money well spent, my friends and I are already planning to go back in a few months!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dukenson, Springfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the breakfast style and everything was near by the hotel. I didn’t like the early morning noise. It was just a little bit noisy. Not a big deal.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and in perfect location. On site staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pessa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiz Fernando

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

Excelent hotel

Excelent hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr, wESTON

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025