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
$102 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$195 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (1,069 reviews)
"More staff needs to be available when checking in."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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! (2,014 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff very pleasant. Wifi connections where dropping consistantly so your TV would go down periodically."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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
Fully refundable
$74 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$81 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (30 reviews)
"The location was nice Didn’t enjoy the breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$121 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
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$100 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
$88 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$98 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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
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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