Downtown Panama City Travel Guide

Panama City

A beach at sunset with a pier extending into the water.
A cozy cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and surfboards hanging from the ceiling.
A bronze sculpture of a sea turtle with a prominent eye and textured shell.
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and a rocky shoreline.
A clear turquoise sea with a boat docked on a sandy beach, surrounded by large rocks and palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Panama City

Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina by IHG

Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina by IHG

3.5 out of 5
7 HARRISON AVENUE Panama City FL
The price is Rp2.434.029 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.434.029
Rp2.753.374 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (516 reviews)
"Perfect stay, great location, beautiful view."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina by IHG
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 out of 5
12525 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is Rp833.524 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp833.524
Rp1.205.107 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (2,135 reviews)
"The staff here were great! Krista made check in easy and was super helpful getting us neighboring rooms with our group. We did have a leak issue on the last night if our trip but the overnight attendant Allyson was amazing and had us in a new room and maintenance addressing the issue! I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Boardwalk Beach Hotel

Boardwalk Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
9600 S Thomas Dr Panama City Beach FL
The price is Rp1.146.757 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.146.757
Rp1.415.072 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (2,574 reviews)
"First, was a busy holiday weekend, so considering that, things were ok. This place is an all facility pet friendly hotel. With that being said, everywhere including room, elevators, grounds smelled of wet dog and or poo. Staff was VERY friendly and worked hard to keep trash picked up which was impressive. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

3 out of 5
15325 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is Rp1.324.707 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.324.707
Rp1.874.470 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (3,045 reviews)
"Quick check in—text messages from hotel daily about events happening around us. Very friendly staff! Eager to help!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Bikini Beach Resort

Bikini Beach Resort

2.5 out of 5
11001 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is Rp1.031.472 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.031.472
Rp1.166.801 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,402 reviews)
"Our stay was horrible! Rooms are dirty. Landscaping has trash everywhere. Don't stay here. Nothing works!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Bikini Beach Resort
The Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel

The Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel

2 out of 5
12001 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is Rp944.194 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp944.194
Rp1.366.406 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Panama City Beaches and Pier Park are ...
6.6/10 (153 reviews)
"First of all the hotel itself was fairly clean and in fairly good working order except one elevator was down and the balcony doorknob screws to one of the rooms were loose which I had told the front desk but it was not fixed by the time I left. This is an old hole that has been recently remodeled. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Panama City

Find the best Downtown Panama City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Bunkers Cove

Though Bunkers Cove may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cove Park and Panama City Marina.

Bay VIew Addition

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bay VIew Addition and surrounding area, you can visit Port Panama City and Naval Support Activity Panama City.

St Andrews

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in St Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit Port Panama City and Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Resort.

Gulf Coast Development

When in Gulf Coast Development, you can plan a visit to Panama City Marina and Port Panama City, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Gwaltney Estate

Gwaltney Estate might not have many top sights, but Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Resort and Panama City Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.



Downtown Panama City Travel Guide