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Colon
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Where to stay in Colon
Cristobal
Travelers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Gatun
The museums and monuments are just a few features travelers like about Gatun. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Gatun Locks and Canal Expansion Observation Center are a few top places to visit.
Barrio Norte
While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
$109 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$120 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Total with taxes and 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! (4,713 reviews)
Clean room, friendly and attentive staff, and amenities
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Avenida Balboa Panama City
$208 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$229 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,292 reviews)
Big rooms, excellent food choices
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Las Americas Golden Tower Panama
Av. Balboa con Calle 53 Panama City Panama
$116 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$129 total
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Comfortable and well-appointed room, delicious breakfast, helpful staff. Recommended.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
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.
Arcadia Condo Suites
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
Great staff Super clean Decent furniture- a lil flimsy but it worked well Very nice building and felt super comfortable staying here. Tight security at the front desk too.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55 Panama City Panama
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (483 reviews)
The buffet bar and great customer service.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Boutique Apartments Panama
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (220 reviews)
Myself and family was comfortable and secure,we had no issue and i will recommend others to visit the place
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Explore the great outdoors at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a lovely green space in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Fort San Lorenzo
You can learn about the history of Colon with a stop at Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Colon 2000
During your visit to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon 2000. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon Free Zone.
Canal Expansion Observation Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Canal Expansion Observation Center during your trip to Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Panama Rainforest Discovery Center in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7 Hours Monkey Island and Nature Walk at Soberania National Park
$120
per adult
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
$75
per adult
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
$140
per adult
Reviews of Colon
3.1
Guest rating
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Good area for business
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
Colon is awful, you have been warned. We stayed there before a cruise, please don't.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
No es una ciudad muy bonita. Se respira inseguridad en todas sus calles.
4/5 - Good
Yogesh
Nice place of business
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Colon is ok. Good and bad part like everywhere else. The people seems.
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- Gatún Dam
- Juventud Park
- Albrook Shopping Mall
- Multiplaza Pacific Mall
- Cinta Costera
- Amador Causeway
- Avenida Balboa
- Via Espana
- El Dorado Mall
- Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
- Panama Viejo
- Veracruz Beach
- Miraflores Locks
- Uruguay Street
- Calle 50
- Metromall Panama
- Los Pueblos Commercial Center
- ATLAPA Conventions Center
- Iglesia del Carmen
