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A spacious indoor courtyard with tiled flooring, multiple seating areas, and hanging plants.

A room with a large window, a television mounted on the wall, and two chairs.

A four-poster bed with a black and white bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a robe hanging on a rack.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with books, a chandelier, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and granite countertops.

1. La Isabela Suites

San Felipe, 0.1 mi from Independence Square

David

£119

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story building with ornate balconies, large windows, and decorative moldings.

A luxurious room with ornate chandeliers, a large mirror, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A room with a white sofa, a wooden chair, a mirror, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple tables and chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses.

2. Hotel Plaza Herrera

San Felipe, 0.1 mi from Independence Square

Christina

£150

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of a city skyline across a body of water.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.

A spacious lobby with a round coffee table, seating areas, and a large wall clock.

A hotel with a rooftop pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.

3. Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

San Felipe, 0.2 mi from Independence Square

Jose

£329

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple dining tables.

A white building with multiple balconies, large windows, and decorative railings.

A restaurant with brick walls, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, large windows, and potted plants.

4. American Trade Hotel

San Felipe, 0.1 mi from Independence Square

Caroline

£140

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious outdoor patio with wicker furniture, potted plants, and umbrellas providing shade.

A modern hotel lobby with beige sofas, marble flooring, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a balcony with plants.

A dimly lit restaurant with wooden decor, tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

5. Hotel San Felipe

San Felipe, < 0.1 mi from Independence Square

Rebecca

£117

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A restaurant interior with checkered flooring, wooden tables, wicker chairs, and hanging wicker lamps.

An outdoor patio with a checkered floor, a bar area with cushioned seating, and a large umbrella providing shade.

A multi-level interior with a checkered floor, wooden railings, and potted plants.

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a cityscape including a clock tower.

6. Amarla Boutique Hotel Casco Viejo Adults Only

San Felipe, < 0.1 mi from Independence Square

Shanae

£196

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small ottoman, a flat-screen TV, and abstract art on the walls.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a large wardrobe.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, granite countertop, and wooden cabinets.

A covered outdoor area with artificial grass, a seating arrangement, and a decorative chair.

7. Casa Bianca

Bella Vista, 1.7 mi from Independence Square

Jose A

£131

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a city skyline and water.

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a waterfront, and a modern sculpture.

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a city skyline and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

8. Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel

Punta Paitilla, 1.9 mi from Independence Square

Karen

£84

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor patio with a white umbrella, lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a potted plant, and a rug.

A hallway with a brick wall, a blue door, and a chair with a cushion.

9. Las Clementinas

San Felipe, 0.2 mi from Independence Square

James

£141

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A grand, illuminated building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent entrance.

A kitchen with a glass-top table, a coffee machine, wine glasses, and a bottle of wine.

A restaurant interior with a large indoor tree, tables, chairs, and a display of potted plants.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a dining area.

10. La Concordia Boutique Hotel

San Felipe, 0.2 mi from Independence Square

Jadah

£167

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A multi-story building with balconies, arched windows, and decorative railings.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

A multi-level atrium with wooden staircases, seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.

A building with a balcony and a street view.

11. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

San Felipe, < 0.1 mi from Independence Square

Olga

£158

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A rooftop bar with a city skyline view, outdoor seating, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a bed, and a mural with the phrase "Just Breathe".

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, a door, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern living room with a purple wall, two abstract paintings, a white sofa with colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table with books and bottles, and patterned floor tiles.

12. Tantalo Hotel

San Felipe, < 0.1 mi from Independence Square

Cassondra

£57

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious living room with blue sofas, a marble coffee table, and framed pictures on the walls.

A blue building with arched windows and balconies, labeled 'Magnolia.'

A bedroom with a large bed, white walls, and a view of a building through arched windows.

13. Hotel Magnolia Boutique

San Felipe, < 0.1 mi from Independence Square

Boris

£62

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a bar, overlooking a city skyline at sunset.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass railing, seating area, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A buffet setup with various dishes and utensils.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of a hill with buildings in the distance.

14. Marriott Panama Hotel

1.8 mi from Independence Square

Richard

£140

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a mirror, and a staircase.

A balcony with a view of a city skyline, a river, and a large tree.

A spacious living area with a staircase leading to a second floor, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

A spacious living area with a staircase leading to a loft, a large mirror, and a television.

15. Hotel Bardot Boutique

San Felipe, 0.2 mi from Independence Square

Gary

£67

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and a wall of plants.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a table with a vase and a candle, and a chair.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the city.

16. Casco View Life Residences

Santa Ana, 0.4 mi from Independence Square

Ruben

£88

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a clear view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a glass display case with bottles, and a view of the city at night.

A modern bar area with seating and a view of the city.

A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with illuminated buildings, and a visible moon in the sky.

17. Hilton Panama

Bella Vista, 1.8 mi from Independence Square

Kevin

£210

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and glass-top tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the interior.

A living room with wicker furniture, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a tiled patio area.

18. The Balboa Inn

Balboa, 1.3 mi from Independence Square

Rhonda

£57

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A resort with a pool area, lounge chairs, and a view of a bridge at night.

A reception desk with three staff members, a green patterned wall, a wooden reception area, and a large plant.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

19. Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

Amador, 1.6 mi from Independence Square

Samantha

£65

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden door, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A multi-story building with balconies adorned with string lights, a sign reading "ZABAH", and a storefront named "CORCHO".

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a herringbone wooden floor, and a stone wall feature.

20. Corcho

San Felipe, 0.1 mi from Independence Square

Ashley

£68

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Independence Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Isabela Suites	10.0 Exceptional 212 reviews	View
Hotel Plaza Herrera	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City	9.8 Exceptional 751 reviews	View
American Trade Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 816 reviews	View
Hotel San Felipe	9.4 Exceptional 455 reviews	View

Top Independence Square Hotel Reviews

American Trade Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel and beautiful room with terrace facing the square. Difficulty entering the room halfway through my one night stay which involved several trips to the reception after being told the batteries in the door needed changing. Should really have been sorted at maintenance. Communication between staff not great as despite being allowed a late checkout, cleaning staff came repeatedly banging on the door in that last hour."

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

10/10 Excellent

"I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone. The hotel is clean, the staff are well trained with excellent customer service skills and the breakfast is excellent. I am definitely going back. The hotel is always in the middle of city which seals the deal"

Tantalo Hotel

8/10 Good

"I would stay here again. There were no chairs in my room, and the central light was burned out. So I didn’t get any work done in my room, but the AC was cold, the food was good, and the staff was friendly. The rooftop bar is noisy, but the AC helped mask the sound."

Hotel Plaza Herrera

10/10 Excellent

"Wow! Exceptional staff. Amazing architecture. So much ambience... Appeared to be freshly updated. 10 out of 10!"

Hotel San Felipe

10/10 Excellent

"This property is set in a great location and is very cute and clean. The bed was great. The staff was very nice and efficient without being overwhelming. We didn't eat at the restaurant because we did a lot of exploring but would definitely stay again. The only thing I would say needs some improvement is the wifi strength it wasn't always reliable."

Amarla Boutique Hotel Casco Viejo Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location in Casco Viejo. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

10/10 Excellent

"Sofitel Legend is a wonderful place to stay. The staff are amazing."

Hotel Magnolia Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buen lugar"

Hotel Faranda Express Soloy and Casino, a member of Radisson Individuals

8/10 Good

"Todo bien"

Other attractions near Independence Square

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

9.0/10 (793 reviews)

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? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Museum of History Panama

9.0/10 (22 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of History Panama, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Interoceanic Canal Museum

9.0/10 (51 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Museo de la Esmeralda

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museo de la Esmeralda during your travels in Panama City. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Mola Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mola Museum in Panama City. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Bolivar Square

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Panama City with a visit to Bolivar Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Palacio de las Garzas

You can study the exhibits at Palacio de las Garzas, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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National Theater

8.2/10 (104 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at National Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Independence Square?

Independence Square is located in a historic area of Panama City known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 494 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Independence Square?

Adjacent to Independence Square, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City and American Trade Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Independence Square?

Expedia has 494 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Independence Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Independence Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Independence Square.

What can I see and do near Independence Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, Biomuseo or Museum of History Panama. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Iglesia del Carmen, Panama Canal Railway and Paseo de Las Bovedas. You can check out the local talent at National Theater, Amador Theater and Anita Villalaz Theater.

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Our top choices for Independence Square hotels

1. La Isabela Suites

2. Hotel Plaza Herrera

3. Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

4. American Trade Hotel

5. Hotel San Felipe

6. Amarla Boutique Hotel Casco Viejo Adults Only

7. Casa Bianca

8. Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel

9. Las Clementinas

10. La Concordia Boutique Hotel

11. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

12. Tantalo Hotel

13. Hotel Magnolia Boutique

14. Marriott Panama Hotel

15. Hotel Bardot Boutique

16. Casco View Life Residences

17. Hilton Panama

18. The Balboa Inn

19. Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

20. Corcho

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Top Independence Square Hotel Reviews

American Trade Hotel

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Tantalo Hotel

Hotel Plaza Herrera

Hotel San Felipe

Amarla Boutique Hotel Casco Viejo Adults Only

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

Hotel Magnolia Boutique

Hotel Faranda Express Soloy and Casino, a member of Radisson Individuals

Other attractions near Independence Square

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

Museum of History Panama

Interoceanic Canal Museum

Museo de la Esmeralda

Mola Museum

Bolivar Square

Palacio de las Garzas

National Theater

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