Popular places to visit
Multiplaza Pacific Mall
During your trip to Panama City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Cinta Costera
Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Avenida Balboa
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Avenida Balboa during your trip to Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Miraflores Locks
Learn about the local history of Ancon with a stop at Miraflores Locks. Visit the casinos and shops in this vibrant area.
Uruguay Street
During your visit to Panama City, you can do some window-shopping at Uruguay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
All of the above except check out process - it’s too exact . I left the room to take down a few of my bags to return to assist my wife and couldn’t get back . She had to struggle with 4 heavy suitcases . As a customer you are left feeling that as soon as your time is up The hotel doesn’t care about ...
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
My stay here was wonderful. I needed somewhere to stay during my layover and this was ideal. It was close to the airport and the staff was very kind. Check in was a breeze and the hotel was very modern and elegant. The hotel shuttle was very convenient and they even packed me dinner to go so I could ...
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
water is provided every day. pool is very big. mall right across from the hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Las Americas Golden Tower Panama
Going location, great city views
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Marriott Panama Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Waldorf Astoria Panama
Yes the room was spotless and syaff was very attentive and courteous
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While there might not be top attractions in El Chorrillo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historic sites and bars. Make a stop by Interoceanic Canal Museum or National Theater while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
If you're spending some time in San Felipe, Interoceanic Canal Museum and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Calidonia
You might enjoy the shopping while in Calidonia. Cinta Costera is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to see more of the city.
Amador
Travelers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Panama Cruise Terminal while you're in town.
