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The 3 best hotels in Panama City.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 14 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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Hotel Mio Panamá, Panama City
Budget
8.4€51 / night

Hotel Mio Panamá

★★★★Bella Vista3.5 km to Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City
1,809 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked 17 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Central and safe area near the metro, restaurants, and shops.
  • Breakfast: Tasty for some, but frequently criticized for limited variety, cold items, and slow replenishment.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.4/10 from 1,809 guest reviews; joint review-score position 11 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €51.16 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €51.16/night versus a sample median of €115.72/night (56% below the median).
  • Location: Bella Vista, Panama City. Address: Calle Manuel María Icaza Hotel Mío Panamá. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Plaza Paitilla Inn, Panama City
Best Value★ Our pick
8.9€111 / night

Plaza Paitilla Inn

★★★★Punta Paitilla3.1 km to Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City
6,256 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked 17 days ago
  • Guests sayBreakfast: Large buffet with a wide variety of tasty options including fruits and cheeses.
  • Pool: Pleasant area with views, though subject to maintenance work and strict towel rules.
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 6,256 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €111.23/night versus a sample median of €115.72/night (4% below the median).
  • Location: Punta Paitilla, Panama City. Address: Via Italia Punta Paitilla Calle Wiston Churchil. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama City
Luxury
9.5€369 / night

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

★★★★★Casco Viejo≈ 6 min walk to Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City
871 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.8Price checked 17 days ago
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, attentive, and professional team provides helpful service.
  • Swimming Pool: Beautiful ocean views, but small size leads to overcrowding and limited seating.
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.5/10 from 871 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €369.24/night versus a sample median of €115.72/night.
  • Location: Casco Viejo, Panama City. Address: Calle Primera Oeste San Felipe Casco Viejo. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 17 days ago.

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryMetropolitan Cathedral of Panama City · Vitri Tower

Panama City hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHotel Mio PanamáBella Vista48.4 (1,809)€51
Best ValuePlaza Paitilla InnPunta Paitilla48.9 (6,256)€111
LuxurySofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama CityCasco Viejo59.5 (871)€369

Questions about hotels in Panama City

What is the best budget hotel in Panama City?
Hotel Mio Panamá (Bella Vista): 8.4/10 · 1,809 reviews · €51 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central and safe area near the metro, restaurants, and shops.”
What is the best value hotel in Panama City?
Plaza Paitilla Inn (Punta Paitilla): 8.9/10 · 6,256 reviews · €111 / night · Guests say: “Breakfast: Large buffet with a wide variety of tasty options including fruits and cheeses.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Panama City?
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City (Casco Viejo): 9.5/10 · 871 reviews · €369 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, attentive, and professional team provides helpful service.”
Where should I stay in Panama City?
Our three picks are in Bella Vista, Punta Paitilla, Casco Viejo. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com price checked 17 days ago. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking.

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