Balboa
Panama City
Popular places to visit
Multiplaza Pacific Mall
During your trip to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Avenida Balboa
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Avenida Balboa during your stay in Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Cinta Costera
Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Amador Causeway
You can learn about the history of Ancon with a visit to Amador Causeway. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Calle 50
You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its local tours.
Uruguay Street
During your visit to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Uruguay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl (Panama City, Panama)
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Everything you would expect. Excellent service.
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Excellent hotel, perfect location and the staff incredibly welcoming.
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
Sheraton Grand Panama
The ceiling in the bathroom was leaking whenever someone took a shower. Phone didn’t work in the room for 3 first three days. Complain about it. And they fixed it after the 3rd day.
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
My stay here was really great. Close to everything, a safe area, wonderful happy friendly staff, awesome breakfast & the premises clean. I'll stay here again certainly.
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
W Panama
Great staff
Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Breakfast buffet was very disappointing! Eggs and other dishes barely edible! Do better!
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Maracana Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.
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.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
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 Cinta Costera.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
