Casco Viejo
Panama City
Visit Casco Viejo
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.
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.
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.
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
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City: Zip Line Experience Over The City
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
American Trade Hotel
A beautiful old-fashioned hotel with a wonderful restaurant. We loved the breakfast and, on our final day, we had a delicious lunch there, too. The staff, from the porters to the reception, from the housekeepers to the restaurant staff were all great.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
The staf, the people on the main entrance door, the concierne, everything is perfect.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Well located and nice terrace & pool
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
The room was spotless and so custom i felt like i was in a magazine. Choice of restaurants in house was fantastic and the food was super high quality. We loved the courtyard and the specialty handmade chocolate in our room.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 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
Hotel San Felipe
Clean, lovely staff and a fun area outside your door for drinks and food
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
San Felipe
If you're spending some time in San Felipe, Interoceanic Canal Museum and Museum of History Panama 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 Flag of Cerro Ancón.
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 Flag of Cerro Ancón, a few notable attractions nearby.
Marbella
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or Cinta Costera.
