El Cangrejo

Panama City

Photo by Garrett Britton
Photo by Garrett Britton

Popular places to visit

Multiplaza Pacific Mall

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.

Multiplaza Pacific Mall
Cinta Costera

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.

Cinta Costera
Avenida Balboa

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.

Avenida Balboa
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

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.

Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Panama

Miraflores Locks

Learn about the local history of Ancon when you spend time at Miraflores Locks. Visit the shops and casinos in this vibrant area.

Miraflores Locks
Calle 50

Calle 50

You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Calle 50

Things to do

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

HK$770
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Day Tour

Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

HK$1,159
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

HK$1,205
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

HK$358
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

HK$505
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl
Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour

Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo

HK$1,050
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo
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Top hotels in El Cangrejo

Principe Hotel and Suites

Principe Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
Via Argentina, Panama City, Panama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$389 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
HK$389
HK$427 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,521 reviews)
"Atención inmediata, habitación genial."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Principe Hotel and Suites
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi, Panama City
The price is HK$709 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
HK$709
HK$897 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (535 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons, El Cangre, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama
The price is HK$748 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
HK$748
HK$823 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Room was always well attended to staff was very friendly and kind breakfast was gd 💕"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Novotel Panama City
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

3.5 out of 5
Via Veneto, El Cangrejo Bellavista, Panama City, Panama
The price is HK$653 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
HK$653
HK$718 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, room was clean, many shops and restaurants in the area. One issue that we had, we asked to pay via cash when we arrive which was an option when booking. However, my card was charged instead. The receptionist couldn’t give me a reason why this was done."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
Riande Urban Hotel

Riande Urban Hotel

3.5 out of 5
El Cangrejo; Calle Eusebio A, Morales, Panama City, Panama
The price is HK$565 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
HK$565
HK$621 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,055 reviews)
"My stay was great. The breakfast selection was great. My room was okay. The mattress was a bit hard but manageable."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Riande Urban Hotel
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55, Panama City, Panama
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
"Areas are clean. They comes make your bed very day. Put clean towels and pick up trash."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around El Cangrejo

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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.

Bella Vista
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Campo Alegre

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Campo Alegre, Uruguay Street and Calle 50 are top sights worth seeing.

Campo Alegre
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Obarrio

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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Marbella

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or Cinta Costera.

Marbella
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Punta Paitilla

Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.

Punta Paitilla
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Bethania

Bethania might not have many top sights, but El Dorado Mall and Panama Canal Murals are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bethania

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