Costa del Este Travel Guide

Panama City

A cityscape with tall buildings, a stadium, and a waterfront.
A city skyline with tall buildings across a body of water, surrounded by large rocks.
An ancient stone building with a tower, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

Stay near popular Costa del Este attractions

Atrio Mall

10.0/10 (1 review)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Atrio Mall during your trip to Panama City.
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Top hotels in Costa del Este

Arcadia Condo Suites

Arcadia Condo Suites

4 out of 5
Calle rio mar Panama City Panamá Province
The price is 2.504.822 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
2.504.822 ₫
2.928.594 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Panama Viejo and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
"A great place to stay all around great"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
The Westin Panama

The Westin Panama

4 out of 5
La Rotonda Street, Costa del Este Panama City Panama
The price is 5.848.261 ₫ per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
5.848.261 ₫
6.433.087 ₫ total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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! (337 reviews)
"Un día se fue la luz y si bien el hotel tiene planta eléctrica, no tenía aire acondicionado en el restaurante ni bar, lo cual para un hotel de 5 estrellas no puede ser excusa que se vaya la luz y quedarse sin aire acondicionado"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 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 3.862.806 ₫ per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
3.862.806 ₫
4.249.087 ₫ total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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. ...
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 2.891.243 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
2.891.243 ₫
3.180.289 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Megapolis Hotel Panamá

Megapolis Hotel Panamá

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Balboa Panama City
The price is 3.942.908 ₫ per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
3.942.908 ₫
4.337.199 ₫ total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,601 reviews)
"Very nice stay for the price. I did have to ask for the bathroom to be cleaned again because the floor was a little dirty. Another drawback was they do not offer washcloths. This was problematic. The restaurant options were not the great"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
KM 7, Road to Veracruz Veracruz Panama
The price is 8.100.363 ₫ per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
8.100.363 ₫
8.100.363 ₫ total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,025 reviews)
"My husband and I visited July 2026 everyone was so so friendly and welcoming the hospitality is top tier. The food was fresh and good also the entertainment in the lounge area was nice. However the rooms are not like the pictures on the website the rooms are dual looking and some moments the room ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
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Where to stay in Costa del Este

Find the best Costa del Este areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with buildings, a hill with a church, and a clear blue sky.

Casco Viejo

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.

A spiraling skyscraper against a clear blue sky.
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Bella Vista

Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a river in the foreground.

El Cangrejo

The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.

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

Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Via Espana.

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