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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Panama City

15 stays · 15 aparthotels and 0 serviced apartments

Panama City is the country's administrative and economic hub and a stopover for onward travel, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Panama City suit the mix of business visits, stopovers and longer stays it attracts. A kitchen and extra living space help families and anyone staying for more than a night or two, and the high-rise districts have plenty of apartment-style buildings. Our guide explains what an aparthotel is.

15 stays

Where to stay in Panama City

Casco Viejo

  • history
  • nightlife
  • first-time visitors

Casco Viejo, also called Casco Antiguo or San Felipe, was built after Henry Morgan's 1671 destruction of Panamá Viejo and conceived as a walled city, according to Wikipedia. It describes a mix of Caribbean, Republican, art deco, French and colonial architecture across around 800 buildings and says the old quarter is one of the city's main attractions, second only to the Panama Canal. Wikipedia also lists it among the centres of the city's nightlife.

Stays in or near Casco Viejo

El Cangrejo

  • business travel
  • restaurants
  • long stays

Wikivoyage lists El Cangrejo among the central neighbourhoods of Marbella, El Cangrejo, Obarrio, San Francisco and the Banking Area. Wikipedia describes Panama City as a hub for banking and commerce, so central neighbourhoods like this one suit visitors with business to do.

Stays in or near El Cangrejo

Obarrio

  • business travel
  • dining
  • short stays

Wikivoyage names Obarrio among the central neighbourhoods alongside the Banking Area. Panama City, Wikipedia says, produces about 55 per cent of the country's GDP because most businesses are based in the city and its metropolitan area.

Stays in or near Obarrio

Amador Causeway

  • waterfront
  • families
  • cruise arrivals

Wikipedia describes the Amador Causeway as a land-bridge built with rocks excavated during the construction of the Panama Canal and says the area is being developed as a tourist centre and nightlife destination, with the Biomuseo designed by Frank Gehry on the causeway. Wikivoyage says cruise ships usually dock at the Fuerte Amador Cruise Terminal on the causeway.

Panamá Viejo

  • history
  • day trips
  • museums

Panamá Viejo is the ruins of the original city sacked by Henry Morgan in 1671, which Wikipedia says are now a World Heritage Site and a popular tourist attraction. It lies north-east of the old quarter and suits visitors whose plans centre on history.

Stays in or near Panamá Viejo

Getting around Panama City

Wikivoyage says Tocumen International Airport is in San Miguelito, 32 km north-east of Panama City, with a Panama Metro station near the terminal, and that most air arrivals come through this hub. The domestic Albrook airport is just a few minutes from the city centre, and Wikivoyage says the bus terminal is next to Albrook airport in a shopping mall of the same name.

The Metro opened in 2014, according to Wikivoyage, which calls it by far the preferred way to reach the places it serves, though many places of interest are not on it. Line 2, serving the northern suburbs, opened in 2019. Wikivoyage says MetroBus buses do not accept cash, and fare cards are sold at metro stations, and that taxis have no meter, with fares set by the authorities and based on zones. Wikivoyage describes car travel in the city as notoriously difficult, with continuous traffic jams during weekday work hours.

Living in Panama City for longer

Wikivoyage says Spanish is the official language, though English is frequently used in tourism and business, and that commerce ranges from major international brands to popular markets and small local shops, such as those clustered along Avenida Central. It also lists the Calidonia area for its street markets, and describes establishments specialising in products from the Chinese and Indian communities.

Panama City has been recognised since 2017 as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, according to the Panama tourism board. Wikipedia describes the Parque Natural Metropolitano, stretching from the city along the canal, as home to unique bird species and other animals. For people relocating, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains how the format compares with a lease.

When to visit Panama City

Wikipedia classes Panama City's climate as tropical savanna, with about 1,900 mm of rain a year, a wet season from May to November and a dry season from December to April, and temperatures averaging around 27 °C all year. Wikivoyage agrees that the dry season from December to April is the best time to travel for outdoor activities, while the rainy season brings afternoon showers, a greener landscape and fewer tourists.

Wikivoyage's monthly guide says January to April is dry and warm, May to August brings some afternoon rain with sunny mornings, and September to November has heavier rains. Wikivoyage also says traffic is worse during holidays such as Carnival.

Wikivoyage says the city combines areas of recent buildings and skyscrapers with well-preserved historic neighbourhoods, and Wikipedia describes it as the political and administrative centre of the country as well as a hub for banking and commerce. Where you stay shapes how you travel, since the Metro covers only part of the city. See also Panama for the wider country.

Long-stay tips for Panama City

Of the 15 properties here, 4 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 3 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 10 include some form of housekeeping and 9 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

13 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 70 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Panama City

You will find these brands here: Marriott Executive Apartments (1) and Residence Inn (1).

Other cities in Panama

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Bocas del Toro, Boquete, El Valle de Anton, Pajonal, Volcán, San Jose, Alto Boquete and Torio.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Panama City?

Casco Viejo suits history and nightlife, while Wikivoyage lists El Cangrejo, Obarrio and the Banking Area among the central neighbourhoods suited to business visits.

How far is Tocumen Airport from the city?

Wikivoyage says Tocumen International Airport is in San Miguelito, 32 km north-east of Panama City, and that a Panama Metro station is near the terminal.

Does Panama City have a metro?

Yes. Wikivoyage says the Metro opened in 2014 and that Line 2, serving the northern suburbs, opened in 2019. It says many places of interest are not served by it.

When is the dry season in Panama City?

Wikipedia and Wikivoyage both give the dry season as December to April, with the wet season from May to November.

Is Casco Viejo a World Heritage Site?

Yes. Wikipedia says UNESCO designated the historic district of Panama City, known as Casco Viejo, a World Heritage Site.

How many aparthotels are there in Panama City?

We currently list 15 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Panama City.

Do aparthotels in Panama City have kitchens?

14 of the 15 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Panama City have a washing machine?

4 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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