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: Zip Line Experience Over The City
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
The room was very nice and clean
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Fantastic, great staff, lovely pool for relaxing. I had a short layover and they even allowed early check in.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Room was nice and the view of the water was very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Las Americas Golden Tower Panama
The breakfast menu was fresh & there was a variety of foods that were good. The staff was friendly & very helpful. The rooms could use a little upkeep but it was minor & overall a good stay.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Marriott Panama Hotel
Rooms are clean and customer service is great
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Waldorf Astoria Panama
Most helpful staff. Close to restaurants, ocean walk and groceries
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón 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 Interoceanic Canal Museum or National Theater while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Interoceanic Canal Museum and National Theater.
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.
Amador
Travellers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Panama Cruise Terminal while you're in town.
