Casco Viejo
Panama City
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Popular places to visit
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Independence Square
You can learn about the history of Panama City with a stop at Independence Square. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
National Institute of Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Institute of Culture, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
National Theater
Enjoy a performance at National Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Interoceanic Canal Museum
You can study the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Palacio de las Garzas
You can study the exhibits at Palacio de las Garzas, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Panama City: Zip Line Experience Over The City
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Everything and everyone was 10/10 ! Spectacular!
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Friendly staff from the moment we got out of our taxi. Took our bags, checked us in, walked our bags to the room. Explained the general layout of the hotel and its offerings. Room was small but very clean and a very small window but fine for one evening. Very close and walkable to just about ...
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
American Trade Hotel
From Check in till check-out, how I was welcomed and farwewelled. Amazing. Great staff. Hotel itself is what I visioned. View and character. Comfy room and bedding. Definitely recommended.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Hotel San Felipe
I had a wonderful stay at Hotel San Felipe and would happily recommend it to anyone staying in Casco Viejo. The location is excellent — right in the heart of the historic district, making it easy to walk to plazas, churches, cafés, and restaurants, while still feeling calm and comfortable. The staff ...
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
Great location!
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Hotel Casa Panamá
I love it, but the music was really loud when they had a private party on the roof. I suggest to those who have a hard time sleeping through music, rent the first floor rooms or the ones that do not have a balcony
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
San Felipe
If you're spending some time in San Felipe, Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Ancon Hill.
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.
Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Ancon Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
