Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Panama City
Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Independence Square
You can learn about the history of Panama City with a trip to Independence Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
National Institute of Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Institute of Culture, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
National Theater
Enjoy a performance at National Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Interoceanic Canal Museum
You can study the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Palacio de las Garzas
You can study the exhibits at Palacio de las Garzas, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
The decor was beautiful, very clean and pleasant fragrance inside. Food was great too. The very best thing was the helpful, friendly and attentive staff. Everyone, front desk, butlers, concierge, wait staff, room staff, doormen and drivers, all made us feel well taken care of and treated us like ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
American Trade Hotel
The staffs are very nice, friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Central Hotel was a great experience and made us feel like VIP's. The staff was welcoming and attentive. Also with an amazing location in the center of Casco Viejo. There were many restaurants and stores and with many walkable areas. The view from our room was amazing as it overlooked the plaza and ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
The room was spotless and so custom i felt like i was in a magazine. Choice of restaurants in house was fantastic and the food was super high quality. We loved the courtyard and the specialty handmade chocolate in our room.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Casa Panamá
I love it, but the music was really loud when they had a private party on the roof. I suggest to those who have a hard time sleeping through music, rent the first floor rooms or the ones that do not have a balcony
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel San Felipe
Great staff. Clean room.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Interoceanic Canal Museum and National Theater.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Cinta Costera.
Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are a few top places to visit.
Marbella
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or Cinta Costera.
