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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Carlos • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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MING-YEH • couple • tw
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Maricel • couple • cr
10
Perfecta escapada de aniversario
Pros:

El lugar es espectacular en general. Música en vivo en todos los restaurantes todos los días. Las instalaciones son lindísimas y la comida muy variada y muy rica. Super recomendado, vamos a regresar!

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo • couple • ar
9
Inmejorable ubicación
Pros:

Inmejorable ubicación en pleno Casco Histórico, frente a Plaza Independencia. Está todo para recorrer a pie en una zona sumamente segura y llena de historia y cultura. Desayuno super completo y excelente atención del personal.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sigrid • solo_traveller • se
9
Pros:

Charming, comfortable and great location. The breakfast buffet was wonderful and staff very friendly.

Cons:

There was some street noise early in the morning.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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pipimanzoni • solo_traveller • ar
10
Altamente recomendable experiencia en el casco histórico Panama
Pros:

La recepción, el hall y la ubicacion

Cons:

Apenas me decepciono un poco el roof top.. el resto, excelente

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Aurora • family_with_children • es
8
Pros:

Localización

Cons:

Personal no atento

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • solo_traveller • ca
9
Un des plus beaux emplacements de Panama City
Pros:

Emplacement stratégique et personnel très courtois et efficace. Hôtel très calme et confortable.

Cons:

Quelques petits détails dans la salle de bains

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Berteke • extended_group • nl
9
Prachtige locatie op een supercentrale plek.
Pros:

Mooie entree en lobby. Geeft een prettige indruk. De live muziek gaf een bijzondere uitstraling. De kamer was erg ruim. De doormen waren superaardig en behulpzaam.

Cons:

Het lichtsysteem in de kamer was te ingewikkeld; 's nachts het licht aandoen in de badkamer betekende ook licht aan in de kamer. En dat is juist niet de bedoeling.
De bediening in de bar was wisselend. Vaak aardig, maar ook soms nors. En de snelheid viel echt erg tegen.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Josefa • extended_group • co
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Esteban • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Edificio antiguo en excelente estado de conservación

Cons:

Cuartos un poco pequeño

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Dirk Andreas • couple • de
9
Empfehlenswert
Pros:

Stilvolles Hotel, hervorragende Lage, sehr gutes Frühstück.

Cons:

Zimmer stark klimatisiert auf unangenehme 15 Grad

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • br
10
Tudo de bom
Pros:

Localização, gentileza dos funcionários, café da manhã

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • extended_group • uy
10
Perfect location and beautiful hotel
Pros:

Location is absolutely perfect, the hotel is really beautiful and the staff is very attentive. Breakfast is also good. They even gave us a complimentary drink and recommended us spots and restaurants.

Cons:

I really liked everything, I cannot find fault with the hotel or the staff. Everything was just perfect for all of us. Although we stayed just one night, we really enjoyed the hotel.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • us
10
Wonderful . . highly recommend without reservation. Will return for another visit.
Pros:

Updates from the hotel prior to arrival . . quick check-in . . location of the hotel was ideal for everything . .
. . room was clean, comfortable and well stocked . . breakfast buffet was exceptional.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Cristian Alberto • couple • ar
9
Pros:

Excelente ubicación

Cons:

Nada que decir de malo.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • family_with_children • fr
9
Parfait
Pros:

Très bien placé dans la vieille ville. Excellent petit déjeuner . Chambre spacieuse et calme.

Cons:

Personnel étourdi ? Notre commande pour boire un verre n’est jamais arrivée.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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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