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Top tips for finding Panama City hotel deals
If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Panama City, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper hotels in Panama City in September and July.
Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Panama City if you stay on a Friday. The opposite is true for, Sunday, which is usually the most expensive day.
Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Panama City hotel.
The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Panama City found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $26, while the most expensive was $107.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their hotel in Panama City for 8 days.
Travelers landing at Panama City through Tocumen International Airport should consider staying at Riu Plaza Panama. This hotel is around a 20-minute drive from the airport and offers a complimentary airport shuttle to its guests. It features a hot tub, outdoor pool, pool bar, on-site shops, and a garden.
Never leave your pet at home while visiting Panama for your vacation. Consider staying comfortably at Marriott Panama Hotel with your dog or cat on request during booking. The hotel features an allergy-free room, rooftop, and outdoor pools. You will enjoy horse riding and bowling with your pet while in this place.
Business travelers in Panama City should consider staying at Ramada Plaza Panama Punta Pacifica. The hotel is a 3-minute walk to ATLAPA Convention Center. It features a business center and meeting rooms where you can hold and attend conferences freely. The rooms contain business desks, chairs, and a safe desk.
Travers planning to access some of the top attraction sites in Panama City should consider staying at The Executive Hotel. This hotel is within walkable distance Church of Carmen and Coastal Belt, some of the attraction sites of the city. The hotel features a complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a city view.
Couples planning their honeymoon in Panama City should consider staying at Panama House Bed & Breakfast. This hotel is a 15 minutes drive from Albrook Shopping Mall in Panama. It features a quiet street view, a garden, and an inner courtyard view where you can relax with your loved one. It is a home picnic area with a game room containing board games/puzzles, a pool table, and table tennis.
Travelers looking to explore the city’s historic district should book a hotel in Casco Viejo, one of Panama City’s most popular tourist areas. Hotels such as Casa Sucre Boutique Hotel or Tantalo Hote, home to the popular Tantalo rooftop bar, are within easy walking distance of Cathedral Square and the Interoceanic Canal Museum.
For those looking for luxury or upscale hotels in Panama City, the Costa del Este area is where you’ll find spas, yoga studios, trendy bars and restaurants, such as Los Años Locos. The 5-Star Santa Maria Luxury Collection Hotel puts you close to Corredor Sur, an ocean-side drive that is one of Panama City’s main streets.
El Litoral, a bed and breakfast located close to the beach in Playa Coronado, is a great place for budget travelers looking for a relaxing environment. For those hoping to stay closer to the city’s center, the Balboa Inn is another budget option near Panama City’s highest point, the Reserva Cerro Ancón.
Those traveling for business in Panama City should consider the Crowne Plaza. There are two locations, both with a pool and restaurant. Crowne Plaza Panama is located in the middle of the financial district and within steps of banks, law offices and metro stations. Crowne Plaza Panama Airport offers easy access to flights and provides business services.
Shoppers will find plenty of malls in Panama City, such as the Multiplaza Pacific Mall in the city’s center. The Courtyard by Marriott hotel is located right next to this mall, for easy shopping. You could also consider Ramada Plaza Panama Punta Pacifica, within walking distance of the mall.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Panama City
Families on vacation in Panama City with kids should consider staying at Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel. The hotel features spacious family rooms with at least five members with two beds. The hotel is conducive to the child's well-being, for it features a designated smoking area. Cribs are available for parents with toddlers, and other amenities include an outdoor pool, sauna, terrace, and indoor playing ground for the kids.
If you need an exciting golf experience in Panama City, consider booking a room at The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort. This hotel is around 8 miles from downtown and a 2-minute walk to Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course where you can attend golf classes comfortably. The hotel also features a golf yard, outdoor pool, hot tub, and city view.
Visitors on vacation with friends and family should consider staying at Holiday Inn Panama City, an IHG Hotel. This hotel is an 11-minute drive to St. Andrews State Park, an outdoor sanctuary with beaches and nature trails where you can have an exciting hike. The hotel features a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and local shuttle at a surcharge.
Tryp By Wyndham Panama Centro is a place you should consider staying for pocket friend fees. It features furniture rooms with excellent ventilation. You won't spend even a single coin on your breakfast meals once you stay in this hotel. It features an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and city view.
Located right on the ocean, the Westin Playa Bonita Panama is a good choice for a holiday by the water. The hotel offers rooms with ocean views, a pool and a fitness centre. Country Inn and Suites by Radisson ensures you have views of the Panama Canal and provides restaurants, an outdoor pool and a free shuttle service.
The cheapest hotels in Panama City can be found in the Calidonia district, which is near the beach and centrally located between the popular Casco Viejo and Panama Viejo neighborhoods. Hostal Entre 2 Aguas, Panama House Bed and Breakfast, and the Backpacker Inn are some budget-conscious options in this neighborhood.
El Cangrejo is located in the center of Panama City but has more of a residential feel and is generally a peaceful area of the city. The Hotel El Parador is in this neighborhood. Amador is a neighborhood made up of three islands, located off the coast of the city center and reachable by the Amador Causeway. Here, the Beach House or Amador Ocean View offer a quiet vacation within easy reach of the city.
There are plenty of hotels offering free car parking in Panama City. Consider booking a stay at Occidental Panama City, which is close to major shopping areas. Another options is the Sheraton Grand Panama, with a casino, swimming pool, tennis court and business services onsite.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Panama City for as cheap as $16 in the last 3 days. The average price is $115.
Hotels are safe environments for travelers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Panama City. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
KAYAK users found rooms for tonight for a cheap as $16 in the last 3 hours. 3-star hotel rooms have been found from $19, and 4-star hotels from $26.
The cheapest hotel room in Panama City for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for $19 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as $19 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from $33 per night.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central Panama City districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Panama City city center.
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