El Cangrejo

Panama City

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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 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 Canal:Monkey Island,Sloth Safari, Natural Pool & Hike

Panama Canal:Monkey Island,Sloth Safari, Natural Pool & Hike

$48
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal:Monkey Island,Sloth Safari, Natural Pool & Hike
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: Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Panama: Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama: Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
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

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 Jul 26 to Jul 27
$62 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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 ...
Principe Hotel and Suites
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi Panama City
$99 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$110 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (1,025 reviews)
"Great hotel, good location, nice pool and bar. The problem was the breakfast. They didn’t plan to have food for the whole breakfast period and it was very disappointing, even 30 min before the end I could only get scraps or potatoes, no eggs whatsoever. It felt poorly managed."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons Panama City Panama
$120 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$132 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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
$100 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$110 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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! (1,007 reviews)
"My stay at this Hotel is always a pleasant one. Never had any problems."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 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
$107 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$118 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
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 ...
Riande Urban Hotel
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina Panama City Panama
$106 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$116 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel in general. Location, customer service, very clean rooms and linen and great breakfast! I will definitely return to that hotel! 😃"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Best Western Plus Panama Zen 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
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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.

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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 Pacific Center while you're in town.

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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