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 Canal: The Most Complete Monkey Island Experience

Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience

$60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
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
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
Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Locks & IMAX Movie - Afternoon

Panama Canal Round-trip: Miraflores Locks & IMAX in English

$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Round-trip: Miraflores Locks & IMAX in English
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
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El Cangrejo Hotel Deals

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi Panama City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$105 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
$116 total
Aug 15 - Aug 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! (1,065 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The room was very clean and the staff very helpful. Especially when we came back with heavy luggage. My only complaint was the buffet line needed way more than was served. You would eat breakfast and still be very hungry due to the limited options presented. Other ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
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 Aug 18 to Aug 19
$62 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (2,020 reviews)
"The location is good and puts you in the heart of the city. The first room we were in had a leaking toilet and hotel maintenance came in and said it was fixed, it wasn't. Afterward, our room was upgraded to a new problem, the toilet seat was broken and it took a couple days to fix that problem. Flagging ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Principe Hotel and Suites
The District Hotel Panama

The District Hotel Panama

3 out of 5
C. Eusebio A. Morales Panama City Provincia de Panamá
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$72 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and ...
7.4/10 Good! (29 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

The District Hotel Panama
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons Panama City Panama
$113 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$125 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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 ...
Novotel Panama City
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

3.5 out of 5
Via Veneto, El Cangrejo Bellavista Panama City Panama
$88 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$97 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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 ...
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
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$102 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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! (1,032 reviews)
"Overall my stay at the hotel was great. Lovely housekeeping staff, front desk staff and wait staff. The breakfast buffet was ok. I do wish that there was a more extensive list of options for breakfast but other than that it was ok."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Riande Urban 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
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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.

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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 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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Punta Paitilla

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

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