Balboa

Panama City

A colorful bus with 'Panama' written on the front, parked on a street with trees and buildings in the background.

Things to do

Panama Canal Half Transit Experience

Panama Canal Partial Transit

P9,112
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Partial Transit
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

P4,050
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
Slingshot Tour Panama

Slingshot Tour Panama

P7,191
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Slingshot Tour Panama
Panama Canal: The Most Complete Monkey Island Experience

Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience

P2,916
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

P6,014
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

P1,950
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
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Top hotels in Balboa

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is P7,599 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
P7,599
P8,359 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,852 reviews)
"The staff are amazing but the building is showing signs of wear and tear. Breakfast every morning was satisfying and with multiple options."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ave. Domingo Diaz Tocumen Panama
The price is P7,851 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P7,851
P9,044 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,696 reviews)
"Shuttle to the AirPort"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4 out of 5
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is P12,071 per night from Sep 19 to Sep 20
P12,071
P13,278 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"EXPERIENCIA HORRIBLE. No se puede descansar. Es un hotel de fiesta. Jamas vuelvo."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
KM 7, Road to Veracruz Veracruz Panama
The price is P16,822 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
P16,822
P16,822 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Megapolis Hotel Panamá

Megapolis Hotel Panamá

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Balboa Panama City
The price is P12,121 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
P12,121
P13,333 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,682 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi Panama City
The price is P6,488 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P6,488
P12,234 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,085 reviews)
"This hotel is always a great place to stay"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
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Where to stay in Balboa

Find the best Balboa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with buildings, a hill with a church, and a clear blue sky.

Casco Viejo

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historic sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.

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Bella Vista

Bella Vista is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen. See more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina Station.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a river in the foreground.

El Cangrejo

The abundant dining options and casinos are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.

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San Francisco

San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

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Punta Paitilla

Travelers come to Punta Paitilla for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.

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