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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.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Norte
While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay.
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.
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
The price is $126 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$126 total
per night
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Stay at this 5-star 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! (4,445 reviews)
The room was spotless.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Avenida Balboa, Panama City
The price is $116 total per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
$116 total
per night
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (1,174 reviews)
Room was excellent
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
KM 7, Road to Veracruz, Veracruz, Panama
The price is $272 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$272 total
per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was cleaned and stocked everyday
Reviewed on Nov 1, 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! (117 reviews)
This please feel La like home, clean, safe easy parking and friendly staff. Love to stay here is the vibe of a residence if you want to try what it feels like to live in that area
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55, Panama City, Panama
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (476 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean, but loud. Hotel is located in the city and there was lots of traffic noise all night and day. The air conditioning was loud, there was a loud bang whenever it kicked turned on. We ended up switching hotels to save our sanity, after a few days of not ...
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Boutique Apartments Panama
Av. 5a B. Sur, Panama City, Panama
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida ...
7.6/10 Good! (187 reviews)
Check-in was easier than I anticipated. I simply presented my identification, and once verified, the keys were handed over along with instructions for locating my assigned apartment. Upon entry, there’s a sign on the wall with a QR code you can scan to access additional useful information and property ...
Reviewed on Oct 28, 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.
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.
Gatun Locks
You can find out about the history of Colon when you stop by Gatun Locks. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
7 Hours Monkey Island and Nature Walk at Soberania National Park
$120
per adult
Full-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City
$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise
$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
$68
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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- Albrook Shopping Mall
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- Amador Causeway
- Avenida Balboa
- Via Espana
- El Dorado Mall
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- Miraflores Locks
- Veracruz Beach
- Panama Viejo
- Calle 50
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- Los Pueblos Commercial Center
- Uruguay Street
- Iglesia del Carmen
- ATLAPA Conventions Center