Hotel Mio Panamá
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a 4-star base in Bella Vista at a low price and plan to get around by metro or taxi. If a strong hotel breakfast matters to you, or you want to walk to Casco Viejo, look at our other picks.
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Hotel Mio Panamá is our Budget pick for Panama City, and it carries 4 stars. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want a central, safe-feeling area with restaurants and shops nearby. Free parking, family rooms, a gym, a pool and a restaurant are listed, which is a lot for the price.
Skip it if your trip is mostly about the Old Town. Casco Viejo is a long walk from here. Breakfast is also the weak spot in guest feedback.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Bella Vista, at Calle Manuel María Icaza Hotel Mío Panamá. Guests call it a central and safe area near the metro, restaurants and shops. The location score is 9.1.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City is about 3.5 km away, roughly 44 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi. Vitri Tower is about 7.2 km, around 90 minutes on foot, which also needs transport. Guests mention the metro nearby, though the exact station and walking time are not confirmed in our data.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.4 out of 10 from 1,809 reviews. Guests like the location near the metro, restaurants and shops, and they praise the staff as friendly, helpful and attentive, willing to sort out requests.
Breakfast is the main complaint. Some find it tasty, but it is often criticised for limited variety, cold items and slow replenishment. Breakfast types listed are continental, American and breakfast to go.
Price and how it compares
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, were €51.16 a night, about €102 for both nights. That was 56% below the sample median of €115.72. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Plaza Paitilla Inn, was €111.23 a night with a score of 8.9. Our Luxury pick, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City, was €369.24 with 9.5. Hotel Mio saved about €60 a night against Plaza Paitilla Inn, at the cost of 0.5 points of guest score. Over two nights that is about €120 saved.
Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a fitness centre, a pool, free parking, air conditioning and a terrace. Availability and any fees are not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible properties in Panama City. After setting aside the upscale pick, Hotel Mio had the lowest eligible reference price, which is how our Budget slot is chosen. It ranked 11 of 14 on guest score, so it is not the best rated. Still, 8.4 from more than 1,800 reviews and a 9.1 location score make it a sound low-cost option.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is included, and keep your expectations modest given the reviews. Confirm free parking is available on your dates if you drive. Pets appear in the property tags, but the rules and fees are not confirmed, so ask the hotel.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Mio Panamá near the metro?
Guests say it is near the metro, restaurants and shops. The exact station and walking time are not confirmed in our data.
Can I walk to Casco Viejo from Hotel Mio Panamá?
Not easily. The Metropolitan Cathedral is about 3.5 km away, roughly 44 minutes on foot, so a taxi or public transport makes more sense.
How much does it cost per night?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 were €51.16 a night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the breakfast good?
Opinions are mixed. Some guests find it tasty, but many mention limited variety, cold items and slow replenishment.
Does the hotel have free parking?
Free parking is listed among the facilities. Confirm availability for your dates before you arrive.