Find Historic Hotels in Panama City

You’re already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance while on vacation in Panama City. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also relish a trip to the lively bars.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features 3 restaurants and free WiFi. Iglesia del Carmen is a short 12-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include W Panama and Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City.

In Panama City, there are 1135 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Panama City is notable for landmarks like Iglesia del Carmen, Panama Viejo, and Miraflores Locks. Cultural venues include National Theater, Colonial Religious Art Museum, and National Bank House Museum. Albrook Shopping Mall is another popular sight to explore.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Panama City, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Panama City, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.