El Cangrejo

Panama City

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a river in the foreground.

Stay near popular El Cangrejo attractions

Via Espana

8.4/10 (2,902 reviews)
During your trip to Panama City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Espana. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Panama Canal:Monkey Island,Sloth Safari, Natural Pool & Hike

Panama Canal:Monkey Island,Sloth Safari, Natural Pool & Hike

$48
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal:Monkey Island,Sloth Safari, Natural Pool & Hike
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

$155
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

$99
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
All Inclusive Sunset Panama Bay Catamaran Tour From Panama City

All Inclusive Sunset Panama Bay Catamaran Tour From Panama City

$69
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
All Inclusive Sunset Panama Bay Catamaran Tour From Panama City
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El Cangrejo Hotel Deals

Principe Hotel and Suites

Principe Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
Via Argentina Panama City Panama
$57 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
$62 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,939 reviews)
"no shuttle no breakfast clean room but bathtub was very dirty and drain had plastic full of debris as well as water was luke warm not hot at all"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Principe Hotel and Suites
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi Panama City
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$102 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (991 reviews)
"It was a good stay at the property and the price was excellent. Staff was helpful and the rooms were very nice in size."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

3.5 out of 5
Via Veneto, El Cangrejo Bellavista Panama City Panama
$84 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$93 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel overall was okay just that the keys doesn't always work to use the elevator and to open your room door"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
Riande Urban Hotel

Riande Urban Hotel

3.5 out of 5
El Cangrejo; Calle Eusebio A, Morales Panama City Panama
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$115 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,036 reviews)
"The first room we had had bedbugs. They quickly reassigned us to another room. I have stayed here at the Urban many times and never had an issue. Hope this issues has been resolved."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Riande Urban Hotel
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons Panama City Panama
$114 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$126 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,231 reviews)
"Just an outstanding place to stay in every respect"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Novotel Panama City
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina Panama City Panama
$100 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$110 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Pool closed early"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
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Where to stay in El Cangrejo

Find the best El Cangrejo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about El Cangrejo
Learn more about El Cangrejo
A coastal cityscape with buildings, a hill with a church, and a clear blue sky.

Casco Viejo

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historic sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.

A spiraling skyscraper against a clear blue sky.
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Bella Vista

Bella Vista is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen. See more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina.

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San Francisco

San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

A cityscape at sunset with tall buildings silhouetted against the sky.

Punta Paitilla

Travelers come to Punta Paitilla for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Avenida Balboa and Pacific Center while you're in town.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a calm sea, and a rocky shoreline.

Calidonia

You might enjoy the shopping while in Calidonia. Via Espana is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to see more of the city.

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