Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Panama City
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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? Visit 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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Independence Square
You can learn about the history of Panama City with a trip to Independence Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
National Theater
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.
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.
Iglesia de la Merced
You can learn about the history of Panama City when you stop by Iglesia de la Merced. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
The hotel was LOVELY and the staff so kind and helpful. Highly, highly recommend! Also-- I highly recommend a higher floor! While they say the 1st is the quietest, the higher floors have beautiful balconies and no problem with noise!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
American Trade Hotel
Staff was excellent from every transaction we had with them. Very friendly and helpful. Only stayed 2 days yet the staff knew us and greeted us when we saw them. The room was great. A little cold but they helped us regulate the temperature.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
We stood here for two nights before embarking on a cruise out of Panama. This was a great location in Casco Viejo. It was centrally located. The hotel is quite nice in the staff are excellent. The room accommodations were very clean and spacious. They also have a pool on the top deck with great views. ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel San Felipe
Beautiful rooms, extremely helpful staff, and quiet for sleeping.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
The design, food, beverages and service of La Compania are incredible.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Casa Panamá
The staff was excellent. The rooms comfortable and very clean. Also the location was ideal. It was within walking distance to all the sites in Casco Viejo.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
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 El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are some notable places to visit nearby.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Cinta Costera.
Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are a few top places to visit.
Marbella
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Multicentro Panama or Avenida Balboa.
