Costa del Este Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panorámica de Cuidad de panamá, con vista a Corredor Sur y Costa del Este, día soleado
Panorámica de Cuidad de panamá, con vista a Corredor Sur y Costa del Este, día soleado
Panama City is the national capital of Panama, as well as the provincial capital of the Panama Province, and largest city of Panama. It is the most modern city not only in Panama, but the rest of Central America. Panama City has been a incredibly popular tourist and retirement destination, particularly for U.S. and Canadian citizens, due to city prices being incredibly cheap compared to most other places. Recently, Panama City has been given the unofficial title of The Dubai of Latin America, due to the recent rapid influx of skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, and increasing number of wealthy people in the city.

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Ruins of Old Panama City

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Our pick of the best Costa del Este Hotel Deals

The Westin Panama

The Westin Panama

4 out of 5
La Rotonda Street, Costa del Este Panama City Panama
The price is AU$321 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$321
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (321 reviews)
Clean room, comfortable beds and bedding with a great view. Did have an issue with the smoke detector beeping once every 30 mins or so. Also the mini fridge was locked so we didn’t have a usable fridge option. We did talk to the front desk but nobody arrived before we went to bed.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Westin Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is AU$221 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$221
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,067 reviews)
Great breakfast, comfy beds, good location

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ave. Domingo Diaz Tocumen Panama
The price is AU$221 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$221
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,466 reviews)
A hotel without a smart TV would be unacceptably in 2010. In 2026 three HBO channels is not a perk!

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Via Espana 111 Panama City Panama
The price is AU$169 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$169
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
Was clean but very noisy pool area on weekends

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
W Panama

W Panama

5 out of 5
Calle Aquilino de la Guardia & Calle 50 Panama City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$311 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$311
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 3 hot tubs and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff, clean room, modern facilities

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

W Panama
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi Panama City
The price is AU$144 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$144
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (758 reviews)
Friendly staff. Check in Can improve. Long lines / long wait Ismael best bell man ever

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
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Other neighbourhoods around Costa del Este

Fascination for obelisks

Parque Lefevre

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parque Lefevre. You might want to make time for a stop at Panama Viejo or National Craft Market.

Parque Lefevre
modern skyline of downtown Panama City   - skyscraper building  aerial -

Juan Diaz

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Juan Diaz. You might want to make time for a stop at Los Pueblos Commercial Center or Estadio Rommel Fernandez.

Juan Diaz
The Bridge of the Americas in summer, Panama City

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.

San Francisco
Panama, Panama City

Punta Pacifica

Notable for its seaside views, restaurants and casinos, Punta Pacifica is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Panama City. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Avenida Balboa or Multiplaza Pacific Mall.

Punta Pacifica
A random proposal

Don Bosco

Though Don Bosco may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Los Pueblos Commercial Center and Metromall Panama.

Don Bosco
Aerial cityscape skyline of Panama City

Obarrio

3/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffee shops. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Soho City Center while you're exploring the area.

Obarrio


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