Find Historic Hotels in Casco Viejo

A trip to the historical places in Casco Viejo is likely number one on your sightseeing list. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the bars?

Based on our travel expertise, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 2 restaurants and free WiFi. Iglesia del Carmen is a short 7-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo and Hotel La Compania, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

In Casco Viejo, there are 258 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Casco Viejo is notable for landmarks like Club de Clases y Tropas, Iglesia de la Merced, and Palacio de las Garzas. Cultural venues include National Theater, Museum of History Panama, and Mola Museum. Additionally, you’ll find Albrook Shopping Mall in the area.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Casco Viejo, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the usual amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Casco Viejo, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.