Balboa Travel Guide
Panama City

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

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Top hotels in Balboa

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
"Clean room, nice hotel with a pool, nothing fancy, very close to the airport which was very useful given that we were leaving in the morning. They have a shuttle that runs every hour. Be careful to get there on time because the bus we took was full, and some people were rejected."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Megapolis Hotel Panamá
"Don´t get me wrong I would definitely go back to the Hotel but just want to point out that the best years of it are now gone…. I stayed at this Hotel during its inauguration week many years ago and I last visited the place few weeks before the pandemic in 2020 and during the time Hard Rock Café operated ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
"My husband and I visited July 2026 everyone was so so friendly and welcoming the hospitality is top tier. The food was fresh and good also the entertainment in the lounge area was nice. However the rooms are not like the pictures on the website the rooms are dual looking and some moments the room ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Principe Hotel and Suites
"Really nice pool Everything was great!"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Waldorf Astoria Panama
"Overall great"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Balboa

Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.

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.

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.
















