What's Casco Viejo like?
In Casco Viejo, you can spend time exploring the historical sites and bars. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Iglesia de la Merced and Club de Clases y Tropas. There's plenty more to see, including Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and National Theater.
Where are the best places to stay in Casco Viejo?
We have 366 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top places to stay in Casco Viejo:
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and spa- Free Wi-Fi • Swim-up bar • 24-hour fitness centre • Outdoor pool • Central location
Hotel La Compania, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and 2 bars- Free Wi-Fi • Spa • 24-hour fitness centre • Cafe • Attentive staff
Amarla Boutique Hotel Casco Viejo - Adults Only
Adults-only hotel with restaurant and bar- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff
Magnolia Inn
- Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Walkable location
Hotel San Felipe
City centre hotel with bar- Free Wi-Fi • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to get to Casco Viejo
Flying to:
- Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Casco Viejo
- Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Casco Viejo
- Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.), 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Casco Viejo
Things to see and do in and around Casco Viejo
What to see in Casco Viejo
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
- Independence Square
- Iglesia de la Merced
- Palacio de las Garzas
- Bolivar Square
Things to do in Casco Viejo
- National Theater
- Museum of History Panama
- Mola Museum
- Interoceanic Canal Museum
- Museo de la Esmeralda
Other popular Casco Viejo attractions
- Amador Theater
- Club de Clases y Tropas
- Anita Villalaz Theater
- Paseo de Las Bovedas
- National Institute of Culture