Balboa
Panama City

Things to do

City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
Top hotels in Balboa

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
"The room was small with an inside view."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
"Hotel was nice, for the price, I was hoping breakfast was included. Also disappointed that the room didn’t have a fridge"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Megapolis Hotel Panamá
"Staff was nice. The place could of been cleaner as there was hair in the room"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
"Location and food options were decent. Amenities, such as the pools and outside activities were nice, but there are some maintenance things that need to be done, such as the pool table being stained and ripped. Coast was nice, but we couldn’t ever going into the water due to health hazards; purple ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica
Where to stay in Balboa

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.

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.
















