Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Hotels
8.6 (1628 reviews)
Casco Antiguo, Avenida Central calle 5ta , Panama City , pa

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location in historic district
Friendly, attentive staff (notably Angel and Barbara)
Comfortable, spacious rooms and great bathrooms
Excellent breakfast and strong room service
Beautifully restored historic building
Clean and modern presentation
Gym available
Cons:
Pool small, often crowded and poorly maintained
Housekeeping/entry without notice (privacy lapse)
Missing amenities for third guest (towels/robes/coffee)
Some rooms lack storage (no shelves/drawers)
Isolated report of moldy room odor
Ground-floor restrooms described as unpleasant

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Generally reported as clean and well maintained (multiple comments praising cleanliness and restoration), though isolated issues noted (one room smelled moldy; ground-floor restrooms described as unpleasant).
Service
8.9
Staff repeatedly praised (named staff like Angel and Barbara, described as friendly, helpful and exceptional service); occasional service lapses reported (staff entered a room without notice and lack of apology).
Location
9
Consistently highlighted as excellent — prime location in the historic casco viejo, very convenient for walking to attractions and safe surroundings.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms described as comfortable, spacious with great bathrooms and beds; a few practical negatives (lack of drawers/shelves in one room, one report of moldy odor).
Amenities
6.9
Mixed: excellent breakfast and a well-equipped gym, strong room service, but the pool is consistently noted as small, often crowded, poorly presented and not on par with the rest of the hotel; some missing items for a 3rd guest were reported.
Value for Money
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
9
Frequently praised: excellent breakfast and outstanding room service; overall F&B sentiment is very positive.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall very positive guest experience — many glowing recommendations and enthusiastic praise for the hotel, with a few minor drawbacks (pool size, occasional service/room issues) that did not dominate impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 10:30

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Central Hotel Panama offers an array of luxurious amenities, including an outdoor pool, spa centre, sauna, and fitness centre. Guests can indulge in relaxation and rejuvenation during their stay.

Modern Comfort
Each air-conditioned room at Central Hotel Panama is thoughtfully designed for modern comfort, featuring a flat-screen TV, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. The hotel also provides free WiFi throughout the property for the convenience of guests.

Convenient Location
Situated in the historic centre of Panama City, Central Hotel Panama is in close proximity to popular attractions such as the Presidential Palace, Canal Museum of Panama, and Maracana Stadium. The hotel's central location makes it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city.

Book your stay at Central Hotel Panama now to experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Panama City.

Important information:

Underage guests - up to 18 years old - traveling with their parents, can proceed with the registration process at the hotel, by presenting ID, passport or civil registration document at the hotel front desk. If the children are not traveling with their parents, they are required to show a copy of their birth certificate document, and a copy of their parents' citizenship card.

In case that the guests do not present any of the required documentation, the hotel has the right to allow them or not to entry the property.

Please note that for the room "Double Room with Panama Canal Tour" - the tour is not available on Mondays.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PTY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1628 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Heloisa • couple • br
10
Excelente
Pros:

O ponto alto é o café da manhã, um banquete!
Quarto confortável com uma varandinha muito simpática!
Usamos a piscina, fizemos o late check-out. Foi excelente!

Cons:

O box do banheiro vazava água.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Anibal • solo_traveller • pa
9
Pros:

La temática antigua

Cons:

Le falta mantenimiento a la piscina

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Estaymer • couple • gt
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Denisse • couple • pa
9
Recomendado!
Pros:

Hermosísimas instalaciones. Combina lo histórico con lo elegante. De retrato!. La música en vivo durante la tarde y ambientación con harpa por la mañana, divino!

Cons:

Todo muy bueno! Un poco de confusión con el valet parking pero atendido de inmediato.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Matias • couple • uy
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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JUAN CARLOS • solo_traveller • ec
9
MUY BUENA ALTERNATIVA
Pros:

LA TRANQUILIDAD Y BELLEZA ARQUITECTÓNICA DEL CASCO VIEJO , HOTEL MUY BIEN UBICADO

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • ch
7
Short stay
Pros:

Central stylish

Cons:

Air conditioning and music everywhere

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Smerlly • couple • co
10
Romántico, cómodo, limpio, perfectoo
Pros:

Absolutamente todo, las camas deliciosas, el desayuno espectacular, el servicio 10/10, la atención en el restaurante del último piso muy muy buena!

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Coralie • couple • ch
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • family_with_children • us
9
would do it all over again
Pros:

Hotel is beautiful. Location perfect. Staff excellent

Cons:

Windows too high. Windows in room too high. Room dark as Windows were to high above ground.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Esteban • couple • pa
8
Pros:

Historic Stay

Cons:

Noisy around ..:::

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Karin • couple • nl
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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twofortheshow • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrés Bertulfo • extended_group • co
9
Pros:

buen desayuno

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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CaroVelo • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Super Lage

Cons:

Zimmer etwas spartanisch

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Guido Yang • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

Localização, acomodações.

Cons:

O funcionário da recepção não autorizou adiantar a check in nem 15min antes do horário, foi muito ríspido e grosso no atendimento.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Maartje • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Maartje • family_with_children • nl
10
Pros:

Perfecte locatie, mooi hotel, lekker ontbijt, fijne familiekamers.

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
V
victor • solo_traveller • ar
9
La mejor ubicación y servicio del Casco Viejo de Panama
Pros:

Las instalaciones y la ubicación imperdibles

Cons:

El hotel en si mismo, su historia y ubicación en la ciudad

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
C
Claudia • extended_group • it
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee