Balboa Travel Guide
Panama City
Things to do
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
£74
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Panama City: San Blas Islands Tour with Island Hopping
£108
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
£50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is £108 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£108
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,165 reviews)
"The hotel is very well located, and the breakfast is decent. However, our room had a strong mildew smell and seemed poorly ventilated. The air conditioning appeared to have been left off before our arrival. Although it was turned on as soon as we arrived, the unpleasant smell persisted and kept me ..."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Via Espana 111 Panama City Panama
The price is £96 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
£96
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Avenida Balboa Panama City
The price is £124 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£124
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Ave. Domingo Diaz Tocumen Panama
The price is £120 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£120
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
KM 7, Road to Veracruz Veracruz Panama
The price is £196 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£196
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,119 reviews)
"Enjoyed the property’s location. It was tucked away by the beach and only 20 minutes from the city making it a great choice to have the best of both worlds. I was able to use Uber to get to my excursions that I booked on Viator and the average cost I paid was $10-$15 per ride depending on the time ..."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica
Via Israel y Calle 71, San Francisco Panama City Panama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £84 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£84
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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Where to stay in Balboa
Find the best Balboa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.
Photo by Fabiola Tile
Open Photo by Fabiola Tile
Bella Vista
Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.
El Cangrejo
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.
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.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
