El Cangrejo is home to Panama's finest hotels, many of which are attached to sprawling casino complexes. Those with money to burn will feel right at home.It's not entirely clear why budget travelers would choose this neighborhood over the convenience of staying in Casco Viejo, but there are a few good hostels here nonetheless. Zuly's is Viva's choice for the area, an excellent and friendly hostel.
This is one of the swankiest hotels in Panama. El Panama is located within a sprawling complex that includes shops, a Continental Airlines office and a casino. It's a five-star place, with all the amenities you'd...
An excellent five-star hotel with all the predictable features, including a casino. Centrally located and efficiently staffed, it's what you'd expect from an establishment of this...
For those who truly have cash to throw around, their $800 presidential suite was the priciest hotel room we were able to find. A palatial hotel with conference rooms, five restaurants and a sprawling casino....
When we visited Zuly's in July of 2008, they were in the process of moving to new digs down the street. This new hostel, although in its embryonic stage, looks set to be a great one. It features a spacious kitchen and a barbecue pit. Other features include free WiFi, hammocks, and...
Popular with Israeli travelers, Voyager International offers barracks-style dormitories. The hostel features a television and free internet, and includes a toast-and-coffee breakfast early in the morning. Hostel staff definitely need to work on their manners, however, and the hostel can be tough to...