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.
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.
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.
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.
Plaza de Francia
You can learn about the history of Panama City when you stop by Plaza de Francia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Museum of History Panama
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of History Panama, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

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

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Top hotels in Casco Viejo

American Trade Hotel
Staff excellent and very helpful
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Hotel San Felipe
Great location. Hotel room was large and clean.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
when we arrived the check in was not ideal. The room we initially received was not clean and the windows were very dirty. The reception was with a staff named jesus and was very bad, After we complained they changed our room and the second room was ok.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Hotel Casa Panamá
The location is good as it's in a well lit walkable area. Could be little noisy for some at night but I am ok with it - so I had no issues. The room was small but it was functional and since we were out most of the time, it did not matter. The shower is little small and lacks privacy but again, it ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
Beautiful facility, clean, and scenic. The staff are welcoming. It’s a great location surrounded my local shops, restaurants, and bars in close proximity. There are also multiple dining options within the hotel and we ate at each one during our stay and enjoyed every meal. We highly recommend vacationing ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Great room. Friendly staff. Great location.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.

Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or El Machetazo Santa Ana.

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 Via Espana.

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.

Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
