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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
4-star Belle Époque hotel near Independence Square

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47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cinta Costera
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Amador Causeway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Resort view
  • 43.29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 22.47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Park view
  • 69.87 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20.79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 34.61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

Casco Viejo
  • Pool
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4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 429 reviews
The price is CA $451
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About the area

Panama City

Casco Viejo stay.With a stay at this Casco Viejo hotel, you'll be steps from Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and National Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cinta Costera - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Amador Causeway - 9 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 8 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 14 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Santuario - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mahalo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4-star Belle Époque hotel near Independence Square
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 2208 square feet (205 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2208 sq ft of conference space
  • 205 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1874
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offers 135 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

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CA $496 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 10.70 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 10.70 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Central Hotel Panamae
Central Hotel Panama City
Central Panama City
Central Hotel Panama
Central Panama

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 877 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 877 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 877 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 877 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 877 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel. The staff were super nice, building was clean and our room was quite nice. The restaurants were also nice, and the food was well prepared. I would recommend to anyone and I would stay again. The bar served a signature drink that was smoked, I don't remember the name but it was delicious. There was an area near by about 4 block over that was heavily patrolled, and I believe this was for safety.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

S

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose to stay at this property to experience the local culture, but unfortunately, the customer service was awful. It felt like the staff was taking advantage of non-Spanish speakers at every opportunity. For example, I ordered a margarita at the restaurant, which was listed as $10 on the menu. When the bill arrived, it was $25 for a small whiskey glass. I paid it and called the front desk to ask for an explanation about the discrepancy. I was told someone would call me back, but no one ever did. Additionally, the room had a strong sewage smell, and the same issue was present in the lobby. I overheard another guest also complaining about his room at the front desk. We called about our own room issue, and although someone was supposed to come, no one ever did. On top of that, we were told at the front desk there was a party for $135. When we went to pay, the price had inexplicably jumped to $157. I was also promised a different location for the party, but when we went downstairs, we were placed in a secluded area beneath the stairs. Ultimately, we decided to check out early and stayed at the W for our final two nights. The difference was like night and day. We’re trying to get a refund for the two nights, but they’re making it tough.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

harold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff from checkin to checkout and everything in between. Shower leaked onto the floor but that is just a tiny comment not a complaint.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaJuan

Nice stay here, only had half a shower door so water was getting on the floor and the lights could use some updating, bathroom light went off while I was showering. Great staff, good breakfast and clean rooms,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, Location, Location
Location, Lo
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Saj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not bad spot to be when at old town. Lots happening around it. Loved walking around shopping and eating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaribeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

harold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very kind friendly staff. A bit noisy around the Hotel but it was a celebration time over Christmas. Loved everything about this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Augustus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel from 1879. But it is well maintained and super comfortable. It is in a great location. Zero complaints. If I return to Panama City I will stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Candida J

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central Hotel Panamá is perfectly located in Casco Viejo surrounded by the beauty of the local architecture. Lots of great nearby locations to eat including restaurants on site. The hotel is warm and inviting with a spa aroma that greets you as you travel throughout. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darline

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Casco Viejo. If I had to recommend one thing, the shower did not have a door and the bathroom pretty much flooded every time you showered. Very inconvenient and a bear to dry it all up. Waste of clean towels.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ambiance is superb along with the helpful and courteous staff. We were right in the heart of Casco Viejo and spent the day walking the streets and seeing the many refurbished buildings. We are at nearby restaurants Pisco and Mariano that was notable for its Peruvian cuisine. The hotel breakfast buffet had a great selection of delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shubhabrata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central Hotel Panama is situated in the beautiful and historic Casco Viejo area. The hotel is situated in a great location with quick walks to many cathedrals, plazas, monuments, shopping, and gorgeous vistas of the Bay and the city. The hotel arranged airport transportation and tours. The restaurants served various menu options, and the food was good. The staff was friendly and attentive. Overall a great experience and would like to stay again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eunico Louie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location: Situated on Plaza de la Independencia, the hotel provides easy access to Casco Viejo's vibrant cultural scene, nightlife, and historic landmarks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Parag

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property that is centrally located. Great restaurants around hotel. Had live music everyday but it was till about 11pm. We could hear from our room…wish it would have ended a little sooner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in historic old town
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024