Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

A restored 1874 building on Casco Viejo's main square

About Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo occupies a building from 1874 on Plaza de la Independencia, in Panama City's old quarter. It offers six room categories, an outdoor pool and Sentits-7 Spa. The Canal Museum is next door, and Tocumen Airport (PTY) is 13.7 miles away.

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo faces Plaza de la Independencia, the main square of Panama City's old quarter, with the Cathedral across the way and the Canal Museum next door. The building dates from 1874, and the rooms sit inside that restored shell, so layouts and furnishings change from one room to the next. Step outside and the district's churches, the Presidential Palace and the National Theater are a short walk away.

The hotel sorts its rooms into six categories: Deluxe, Premium, a Family Room with two queen beds, Junior Suite, Suite and Presidential Suite. Only four Suites exist. Junior Suites and Suites come with a coffeemaker, a stocked minibar, robes and city views, plus in-room dining around the clock.

There is an outdoor pool with loungers, and Sentits-7 Spa offers holistic treatments. Mornings start at Central Palm Garden and dinner is at Bistró Central. The Miraflores Locks are about a 15-minute drive away, which makes a ship-watching half day easy to fit in.

At a glance

Size: Six room categories
Airport (PTY): 13.7 miles from Tocumen International (PTY)

Perfect for

History and architecture
First trip to the country
Couples and honeymoons

Hotel Facts

Type

Historic boutique hotel

Facilities

Pool
Spa
Restaurant
Internet access / Wi Fi

Room Types

Family Room with Two Queen Beds

Two large beds in one room, the hotel's choice for families or friends sharing.

Junior Suite

For travelers who want extra space, with coffeemaker, stocked minibar and robes.

City

Suite

One of only four Suites, restored and with the same city views.

City

Dining

Bistró Central: The hotel's dinner restaurant, with a set three-course menu in its packages.
Central Palm Garden: Morning meal setting, with a breeze and a range of dishes.

Spa and wellness

Sentits-7 Spa: Holistic treatments on site, also paired with stays for couples.

On the property

Pool: Outdoor pool with loungers.
In-room dining: Listed as 24 hours for Suites and Junior Suites.
Historic building: Built in 1874.

Good to know

Because the building dates from 1874, rooms differ in layout and decor, so tell us if you need a particular bed setup.
The Miraflores Locks are a 15-minute drive from the hotel, so a Canal visit fits easily around a Casco Viejo stay.
Suites and Junior Suites have in-room dining around the clock, handy after a late arrival.