El Cangrejo

Panama City

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

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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 City: Legends and Hidden Gems of Casco Viejo Tour

Panama City: Legends and Hidden Gems of Casco Viejo Tour

$39
per adult
Panama City: Legends and Hidden Gems of Casco Viejo Tour
San Blas Island-Hopping : Full-Day Adventure from Panama City

San Blas Island-Hopping : Full-Day Adventure from Panama City

$135
per adult
San Blas Island-Hopping : Full-Day Adventure 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
$177 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
$195 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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! (1,081 reviews)
"Habitación limpia , cómoda, modernay delicioso desayuno"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 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 Sep 18 to Sep 19
$62 total
Sep 18 - Sep 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! (2,028 reviews)
"Ok for price. Many things in area and location central."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 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
$72 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$80 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
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
$106 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$117 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
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
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
$100 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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! (1,011 reviews)
"The hotel was OK unfortunately it was under construction and a lot of workers were around in and out of the hotel. The staff was very nice. Just wasn’t the right time for it because couldn’t use the pool like we wanted to because of all the construction and the workers around the gym was dusty due ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$102 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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! (1,037 reviews)
"Some improvements needed to the rooms and bathrooms but everything was working fine. I would stay again in this hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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
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.

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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 Station.

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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.

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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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San Felipe

If you're spending some time in San Felipe, Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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