Casco Viejo
Panama City
Visit Casco Viejo
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.
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 Institute of Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Institute of Culture, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Panama City. 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.
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.
Things to do
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Swing on the Panama City Skyline
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
American Trade Hotel
It was all superb
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
The staf, the people on the main entrance door, the concierne, everything is perfect.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Yes, staff were courteous. Breakfast was great and location, the best.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Casa Panamá
Excellent service. The hotel is beautiful, you don’t need to make any security deposit and it’s easy to find in Panama.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
The room was spotless and so custom i felt like i was in a magazine. Choice of restaurants in house was fantastic and the food was super high quality. We loved the courtyard and the specialty handmade chocolate in our room.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel San Felipe
Clean, lovely staff and a fun area outside your door for drinks and food
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Interoceanic Canal Museum and Museum of History Panama.
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 Avenida Balboa or Cinta Costera.
