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calle 43 y la Vía España, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama

#88 of 132 hotels in Panama City

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 72 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    7.0
    next time i would spend a bit more and got a better place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    windows don't isolate any noise from the street which is noisy also during the night AC was so loud we had to turn it off for the night and hope it won't be too hot

    For the price it was okish and clean parking lot is guarded during night Fonda close by was awesome, don't expect luxury but staff was super friendly and meal tasty

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Staff was very helpfull. Dona Carmen and her Angeles from reception Desk

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is not so cool, there are no real restaurants around and crossing the street to the bakery is a nightmare ;-). I didn"t feel comfortable walk around there at night (I don't think its not safe, just dark and lonely). But at the reception they order food for you, if you ask for it, that was really nice and helpful.

    The rooftop with the Jacuzzi and sunbeds is really cool. The room is comfortable, clean and has more than enough furniture. Although the window is intransparent, the room is very bright. The people were nice and I could leave my baggage there for some days.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    8.0
    Good for one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very tiny toilet area, had to use the sink side wise. Only has one outlet to charge devices.

    Close to small restaurants, bakery and smal grocery stores. Some staff speak English like Hazel.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    8.0
    Good for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    toilet area- very narrow, poor lighting

    Cheap stay, good location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    8.0
    Perfectly fine for the price you pay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No fridge/minibar.

    The rooftop terrace is quite nice. It's rather small but I was lucky enough to be the only one there. 24/7 store across the street.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    8.0
    So good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nada

    Terraza

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything....staff..the place was very clean ...and that I love

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2024

    7.0
    Decent budget accommodation for short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy A/C, but that's common for window units, only one thin sheet for the bed. It was warm enough but missed on the cozy feeling.

    Easy access for taxi, no problem finding it. Minisuper directly across the street for basic necessities, working A/C, helpful and patient staff for not getting frustrated with a jetlagged traveler who wasn't thinking stright.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    9.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dark room

    Showe

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there was no power shokets in the room at all only 1 in the shower was some little roches in the room

    Good hotel in nice location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Easy, no frills, good value for money hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant was closed so breakfast cannot be offered. But wasn't too bad as there is a bakery across the Street.

    Simple and clean room. AC works great Hot water was available. The staff was welcoming. Location is great to move around the city. There is a bakery just across the street where to have breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Windowless room. Beware Porno channels.

    I have stayed at this hotel many times. Very hospitable and helpful. Great location. They still do not have a restaurant, but there are some good restaurants and grocery stores within blocks. Great view of city. Near lite rail, which is only minutes away from bus terminal, local airport, and 700 store mall. Near park that offers incredible views of city and much more.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was good but a little noisy. I wouldn't recommend this place if that's a big deal.

    Room was pretty nice and the staff was kind. Good check out time and I was able to store my suitcase afterwards for a couple hours

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no Parking and the bed well it moved a lot. These AC need to be upgraded to remote ones.

    Location is centric like. Near a Principal Ave in the city.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2023

    8.0
    Solo traveler
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was not that nice.

    Nice views from the hotel. Few nice shops near the hotel. Was okay for one night.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2023

    7.0
    Easy and comfortable in Panama City
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is uberable but this is not a walkable location for tourism. Thankfully Uber was super easy. The restaurant was unfortunately closed.

    Air conditioning worked great. I felt safe with the security, and this had good value for money

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2023

    7.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I reserved a room of 107 ft2. When I arrived they tried to give me a room half the size, no refrigerator. The type rented out by the hour in this sector of the city. They charged me 30% more to get trhe 107 ft2 room promised. The restaurant has been closed for a long time. What they call a pool is no more than a tub, It is the size of a jacuzzi, but does not have massaging jets.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2023

    7.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I reserved a room of 107 ft2. When I arrived they tried to give me a room half the size, no refrigerator. The type rented out by the hour in this section of the city. They charged me 30% more to get the 107 ft2 room promised. The restaurant has been closed for along time. What they call a pool is no more than a tub. It is the size of a jacuzzi, but does not have massaging jets.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2022

    9.0
    Can recommend this accomodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast possibility would be nice. I did not like the neighborhood.

    Price is ok. Rooms are nice and big enough. Very good accessibility. Internet is sufficient. Nice view from the roof. 400 m to supermarket.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2022

    8.0
    basic room. good for price for short stay or transit in Panama City. clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    would have been nice to have a shower/bath mat when getting out of the shower so as not to have a slippery wet floor . the bathroom window was missing a pane, so the room was susceptible to mosquitos coming in. no view from the cheap plastic window panes. thin walls and doors in rooms so you can hear the other guests and noises in rooms and hallway as well as street noise.

    we stayed one night transiting through Panama City. it’s a very basic clean room with small fridge with en-suite shower. the fridge is really just to chill water as no alcohol is allowed into the hotel . towel and soap bar provided per person. about a block away there is hostel 33 for breakfast and La teraza with a Mexican and central/South American restaurant bar open late. supermercado Rey is also nearby for groceries and also pharmacy within about a block away., so it’s convenient in terms of location. there is a small pool (more like a large jacuzzi fitting maximum 4 people comfortably) with an external shower on rooftop and view over Panama City which is handy. sadly the bar and restaurant within the hotel itself is shut , but other conveniences nearby. good pressure hot water shower, fast internet and AC. the reception /check in was a little frosty but ok. generally felt clean. you can buy coffee from reception for $1.50

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2022

    9.0
    short but happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    good

    easy to go around

    Stayed in September 2022

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