Panama Canal Zone

Travel Guide

Bridge of the Americas  (Puente de las Americas).  Once known as Thatcher Ferry Bridge, near an industrial shipping zone in Panama close to the the Panama Canal.
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Panama Canal Zone

Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone

Balboa

Balboa

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón, a few notable attractions nearby.

Balboa
Beautiful aerial view of the Beautiful aerial view of the Panama Channel on the Sunset

Barrio Sur

If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Sur
Cristobal

Cristobal

Travelers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.

Cristobal
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Coco Solo

If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Coco Solo
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Gatun

The museums and monuments are just a few features travelers like about Gatun. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatún Dam are a few top places to visit.

Gatun
Barcelona Christopher Columbus monument

Barrio Norte

While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus.

Barrio Norte
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

4.5 out of 5
Amador Avenue & Van Hook Street Panama City Panama
The price is ₩115,424 per night from May 10 to May 11
₩115,424
₩126,966 total
May 10 - May 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
The staff at the hotel was not accommodating at all. When advised on issues with the room, there was no response until we had to make a number of calls. The room was not cleaned properly causing us to have to call guest services repeatedly. There were delays in someone even answering the phone. The ...

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
Marriott Panama Hotel

Marriott Panama Hotel

4 out of 5
Roosevelt Ave., Allbrook Mall Panama City Panama
The price is ₩225,217 per night from May 23 to May 24
₩225,217
₩247,739 total
May 23 - May 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
The room was cleaned on schedule daily, the staff wee friendly and helpful despite the language barrier. This location is great for shopping as it is located on the mall. I will return.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

Marriott Panama Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is ₩214,845 per night from May 5 to May 6
₩214,845
₩236,330 total
May 5 - May 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,342 reviews)
Everything was good!

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La Palma Experience

La Palma Experience

3 out of 5
Amador Downtown Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Amador Causeway ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Me encantó muy organizado, muy limpio, las personas que trabajan en este hotel son muy amables volvería sin duda muchas gracias

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

La Palma Experience
Arcadia Condo Suites

Arcadia Condo Suites

2.5 out of 5
Calle rio mar Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)
The place is awesome I’m glade to stay receptionists were very helpful all the time that I need then

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
Boutique Apartments Panama

Boutique Apartments Panama

3.5 out of 5
Av. 5a B. Sur Panama City Panama
Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
7.8/10 Good! (281 reviews)
We were a family of 5 that stayed on the penthouse floor. It was fabulous, clean, on-site laundry and the rooftop pool with views was incredible. They are extremely responsive. The TV was not working & we thought it was the remote...what did they do? They brought a new TV, which we were not expecting. ...

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Boutique Apartments Panama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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