Where to Stay in Panama City
Find the best neighborhoods and top-rated hotels in Panama City.
Best Places to Stay in Panama City
Editor's Pick Ultra Luxury
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Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
⭐ 9.4 (866 reviews)
📍 Casco Viejo
Ocean Views
French Elegance
Majestic Pool
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Editor's Pick Historic Luxury
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Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
⭐ 9.3 (477 reviews)
📍 Casco Viejo
Museum Concept
Multiple Restaurants
Rooftop Pool
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Editor's Pick Modern Luxury
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JW Marriott Panama
⭐ 8.8 (623 reviews)
📍 Punta Pacifica
Iconic Building
Infinity Pools
Oceanfront
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Editor's Pick Historic Boutique
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American Trade Hotel
⭐ 8.6 (496 reviews)
📍 Casco Viejo
Jazz Club
Colonial Architecture
Trendy Bar
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Resort Luxury
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The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort
⭐ 9.4 (456 reviews)
📍 Santa Maria
18-Hole Golf Course
Urban Resort
Fine Dining
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Classic Luxury
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Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel
⭐ 9.1 (985 reviews)
📍 Financial District
Gourmet Dining
High-End Spa
Refined Elegance
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Entertainment Luxury
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Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino, Autograph Collection
⭐ 8.7 (322 reviews)
📍 Obarrio
Largest Casino
Epic Spa
Vibrant Nightlife
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Trendy Luxury
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Classic Luxury
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Waldorf Astoria Panama
⭐ 8.6 (180 reviews)
📍 Calle Uruguay
Bungalow Pool
Spa
Premium Location
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Modern Business
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Riu Plaza Panama
⭐ 8.6 (8,891 reviews)
📍 Financial District
Huge Breakfast
Central Location
Large Pool
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Historic Boutique
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Trendy Mid-Range
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See All Hotels in Panama City More about staying in Panama City
Because Panama City blends extreme modernity with historic preservation, your choice of neighborhood will drastically define your experience. The city is highly affordable compared to North American capitals and features an excellent, clean Metro system.For luxury, nightlife, and historic charm, Casco Viejo is the undisputed top choice. While accommodations here are pricier, you will stay in beautifully restored colonial mansions right in the heart of the city's best dining and rooftop party scene.
Business travelers and those seeking modern amenities should look toward the Financial District or the upscale Punta Pacifica and Obarrio neighborhoods. These areas offer towering five-star hotels, massive shopping malls like Multiplaza, and sweeping ocean views.
If you prefer a quieter stay with easy access to nature and maritime history, the Amador Causeway area is excellent. It offers family-friendly resorts, open spaces, and is perfectly positioned for catching ferries to the nearby Pearl Islands.
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