Balboa
Panama City

Things to do

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

San Blas Island-Hopping : Full-Day Adventure from Panama City
Top hotels in Balboa

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
"El staff son muy atentos"
Reviewed on 5 Sept, 2026

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
"Beautiful historic hotel we stayed there for 5 nights with a group of 33 people celebrating my brother’s 50 th birthday. very central, you can walk to go shopping or eating and dining at the roof top restaurants in the hotel or around Casco. The cocktails at the bar delicious and the breakfast was ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept, 2026

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

Megapolis Hotel Panamá
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay with a fantastic view from both bedrooms. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. My Spanish is very limited and almost everyone was able to communicate with me using English. I looked forward to breakfast every morning as they had a wide variety of dishes to choose ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept, 2026

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
"This is our 2nd stay at your hotel and our stay was great as usual. Breakfast was consistent and satisfying. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Keep it up."
Reviewed on 4 Sept, 2026
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.

















