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

$48
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience
From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour

From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour

$145
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour
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: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

$155
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
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
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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
$129 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$142 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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 Avenida Balboa are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,113 reviews)
"I had an issue with house keeping I reach out to them,not having facecloth and body wash The response for me requesting service had to reach out few times with the urgency of wanting to shower, the full three nights spent I never got body wash refills, and I had to purchase my own"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2026

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Principe Hotel and Suites

Principe Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
Via Argentina Panama City Panama
$59 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$65 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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! (2,039 reviews)
"Excellent staff"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2026

Principe Hotel and Suites
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons Panama City Panama
$98 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
$108 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
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
$79 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$87 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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
$79 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$88 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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
The District Hotel Panama

The District Hotel Panama

3 out of 5
C. Eusebio A. Morales Panama City Provincia de Panamá
$68 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
$74 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (50 reviews)
"Habían chinches en la habitación nos quejamos y no nos dieron solución es como que si toda la familia de chinches estuviera habitando hay"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

The District Hotel Panama
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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.

A bridge over a body of water with several boats.

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 Lotería Station or Santo Tomás Station to see more of the city.

A building with three arched windows, a balcony with wrought iron railings, and a tiled roof.

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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