Downtown Panama City Travel Guide

Panama City

A beach at sunset with a pier extending into the water.
A cozy cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and surfboards hanging from the ceiling.
A bronze sculpture of a sea turtle with a prominent eye and textured shell.
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and a rocky shoreline.
A clear turquoise sea with a boat docked on a sandy beach, surrounded by large rocks and palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Stay near popular Downtown Panama City attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Panama City

Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina by IHG

Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina by IHG

3.5 out of 5
7 HARRISON AVENUE Panama City FL
The price is £136 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£136
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (459 reviews)
"All great"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina by IHG
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is £96 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£96
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,634 reviews)
"Loved the pools and hot tub. Room was clean and nice. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

3 out of 5
15325 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is £136 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£136
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (2,821 reviews)
"Reasonable price for beach front property."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 out of 5
12525 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is £102 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£102
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,880 reviews)
"This place felt like a motel. The air conditioners are leaking on too of your head as you walk to your room. Patches in the ceilings and smells weird. My family left the hotel within 15 minutes of checking in our room."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Boardwalk Beach Hotel

Boardwalk Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
9600 S Thomas Dr Panama City Beach FL
The price is £105 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£105
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (2,393 reviews)
"When speaking with front desk regarding issues, I was shut down immediately and over talked by the assistant manager, not a person that you can explain things to, and then be accommodated in a professional way. I had a bathtub that if you step the other side popped you up it was very unsettling. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

3 out of 5
17403 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is £125 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£125
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pier Park and Panama City Beaches are ...
8/10 Very good! (607 reviews)
"Experienced some trouble getting into room. Took several trips from the 3rd floor to the lobby to get it situated. Some trash left in room. Nothing to major. Overall a decent stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
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Where to stay in Downtown Panama City

Find the best Downtown Panama City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Bay VIew Addition

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bay VIew Addition and surrounding area, you can visit Port Panama City and Gray Park.

Bunkers Cove

Though Bunkers Cove may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Martin Theatre and Panama City Marina.

St Andrews

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in St Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit Port Panama City and Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Resort.

Gulf Coast Development

When in Gulf Coast Development, you can plan a visit to Panama City Marina and Martin Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highland City

While Highland City isn't home to many top sights, Kaleidoscope Theater and Panama City Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.



Downtown Panama City Travel Guide

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