Balboa Travel Guide
Panama City
Things to do
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
£49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Legends and Hidden Gems of Casco Viejo Tour
£29
per adult
Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience
£35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
£114
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is £100 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£100
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (5,929 reviews)
"Centrally located Excellent restaurants food quality is superb Staff is friendly and knowledgeable"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is £149 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£149
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great breakfast. Great air conditioning, small small pool. Great location. Friendly staff.. lots to do near by. Stairs and elevators"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Ave. Domingo Diaz Tocumen Panama
The price is £107 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£107
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,708 reviews)
"😊😊"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
KM 7, Road to Veracruz Veracruz Panama
The price is £206 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£206
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Avenida Balboa Panama City
The price is £128 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£128
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,708 reviews)
"We stayed for 4 nights, family of 3 in room 3724. The view is spectacular probably one if the best view of the city. Room is spacious, lots of pillows side chairs, table desks, refrigerator, coffee machine and we were give 2 bottles of water daily. Hotel is situated in the city near all, lots of ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Via Espana 111 Panama City Panama
The price is £77 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£77
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
"This is our 2nd stay at your hotel and our stay was great as usual. Breakfast was consistent and satisfying. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Keep it up."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
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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.
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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.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lotería Station or Santo Tomás Station to explore sights like Via Espana.
