Panama City: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Panama City side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel Mio Panamá	Best Value Plaza Paitilla Inn	Luxury Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Guest score	8.4/10	8.9/10	9.5/10
Reviews	1,809	6,256	871
Stars	★★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Bella Vista	Punta Paitilla	Casco Viejo
Reference price per night	€51	€111	€369
Guests like	Location: Central and safe area near the metro, restaurants, and shops. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and attentive team willing to resolve requests.	Breakfast: Large buffet with a wide variety of tasty options including fruits and cheeses. Location: Central and safe setting near shopping malls, restaurants, and the coastal beltway.	Staff: Friendly, attentive, and professional team provides helpful service. Location: Situated in the historic Old Town with views of the ocean and city skyline.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Tasty for some, but frequently criticized for limited variety, cold items, and slow replenishment.	Pool: Pleasant area with views, though subject to maintenance work and strict towel rules.	Swimming Pool: Beautiful ocean views, but small size leads to overcrowding and limited seating.
Good for	pets, family, parking, gym, ac, breakfast	spa, parking, gym, ac, breakfast	spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel Mio Panamá if price matters most, Plaza Paitilla Inn for the best balance of score and price, and Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.