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.
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.
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.
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Miraflores Locks
Learn about the local history of Ancon when you spend time at Miraflores Locks. Visit the casinos and shops in this vibrant area.
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
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
What an amazing experience! From the staff to the overall hospitality! Surprised my mom with this trip for her bday and it surpassed my expectations. I will def be returning!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
The room, restaurant and hotel in general were good but the air conditioning in our room smelt mouldy. Once we turned this off the smell went away.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Las Americas Golden Tower Panama
It was a very nice stay. The room is nice, organized and clean with a great view of the city. The blankets are a little too warm and we wished for a lighter blankets. Breakfast buffet was very good with many food choices and best custom eggs cooked tailored to our demands. Uber to Casco Viejo was ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Room was great, the view magnificent
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Waldorf Astoria Panama
The rooms were great comfortable and clean the staff were amazing especially Jose and two other men that I just can’t remember the names one of which is a security guard they went above and beyond, the breakfast was good something different every day overall everything was great I enjoyed every ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Principe Hotel and Suites
Room was ok ac good staff was good
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Ancon Hill 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.
