Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Panama City





Visit Casco Viejo
Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions
Things to do

Panama Canal Partial Transit

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Top hotels in Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
"Solo traveler, 2 nights (July 2026). Perfect location on Plaza de la Catedral — everything in Casco Viejo is walkable from the door. My original room had one of the half-height windows (historic building quirk — they feel closed-in); the front desk moved me immediately to a ground-floor room with ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
"The hotel did NOT disappoint!! The service is great, food was delicious and nicely located in caso viejo. Would go back in a heartbeat."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

American Trade Hotel
"I absolutely loved this property. It was in an incredible location, the architecture and ambience fit in with old town Panama very well. Most notably the staff went above and beyond all of the time. The doormen could not have been more helpful. They truly cared that we had a great stay, and that ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hotel San Felipe
"Awesome location, walking distance to everything. They have a rooftop bar, excellent restaurant, that includes breakfast. The staff is amazing, super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend if you stay in Panama"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hotel Magnolia Boutique
"It’s pricey but a great and beautiful, safe place to stay. Definitely worth it."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Casco Viejo

Bella Vista
Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

El Cangrejo
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.

San Francisco
San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

Punta Paitilla
Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Pacific Center while you're in town.

Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Via Espana.















