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A spacious indoor courtyard with tiled flooring, multiple seating areas, and hanging plants.

An open door revealing a balcony with a wrought iron railing, potted plants, and a window with a curtain.

A room with a large window, a television mounted on the wall, and two chairs.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with books, a chandelier, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and granite countertops.

1. La Isabela Suites

San Felipe, 0.2 km from Independence Square

David

AED 532

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and a central water feature.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, a view of two white towers, and a building with a large window.

A historic building with ornate stonework and a balcony with plants.

2. Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

San Felipe, 0.1 km from Independence Square

Eduardo

AED 1,027

AED 1,130 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of a city skyline across a body of water.

A hotel with a rooftop pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.

A spacious lobby with a round coffee table, seating areas, and a large wall clock.

3. Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

San Felipe, 0.3 km from Independence Square

Jose

AED 1,289

AED 1,418 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story building with ornate balconies, large windows, and decorative moldings.

A room with a white sofa, a wooden chair, a mirror, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple tables and chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses.

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a dining table, and a staircase.

4. Hotel Plaza Herrera

San Felipe, 0.2 km from Independence Square

Christina

AED 902

AED 992 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a city skyline and water.

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a city skyline and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A nighttime view of a high-rise building complex with illuminated windows and a prominent red-lit structure.

5. Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel

Punta Paitilla, 3.1 km from Independence Square

Milton

AED 398

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small ottoman, a flat-screen TV, and abstract art on the walls.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a large wardrobe.

A dining area with a marble floor, a modern chandelier, and a vase with red flowers on the table.

A covered outdoor area with artificial grass, a seating arrangement, and a decorative chair.

6. Casa Bianca

Bella Vista, 2.8 km from Independence Square

Jose A

AED 612

AED 673 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A restaurant interior with checkered flooring, wooden tables, wicker chairs, and hanging wicker lamps.

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a cityscape including a clock tower.

A multi-level interior with a checkered floor, wooden railings, and potted plants.

An outdoor patio with a checkered floor, a bar area with cushioned seating, and a large umbrella providing shade.

7. Amarla Boutique Hotel Casco Viejo Adults Only

San Felipe, 0.1 km from Independence Square

Shanae

AED 687

AED 756 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple dining tables.

A white building with multiple balconies, large windows, and decorative railings.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, large windows, and potted plants.

A restaurant with brick walls, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

8. American Trade Hotel

San Felipe, 0.2 km from Independence Square

Ashleigh-Ann

AED 832

AED 922 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious outdoor patio with wicker furniture, potted plants, and umbrellas providing shade.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a balcony with plants.

A dimly lit restaurant with wooden decor, tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

A modern hotel lobby with beige sofas, marble flooring, and a reception desk.

9. Hotel San Felipe

San Felipe, 0.1 km from Independence Square

Eric

AED 532

AED 585 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A grand, illuminated building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent entrance.

A glass of white wine on a balcony railing overlooking a city street with buildings and cars.

A restaurant interior with a large indoor tree, tables, chairs, and a display of potted plants.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a dining area.

10. La Concordia Boutique Hotel

San Felipe, 0.3 km from Independence Square

Jadah

AED 757

AED 833 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious living area with a modern sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and multiple windows.

A spacious living area with a large TV, a stone accent wall, and a modern kitchen in the background.

A spiral staircase with a stone wall and a view of a living area with a fireplace.

11. Casa Lefevre By Wynwood House

San Felipe, < 0.1 km from Independence Square

Selam

AED 407

AED 549 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor patio with a white umbrella, lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hallway with a brick wall, a blue door, and a chair with a cushion.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a large window with curtains, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, and a chair.

12. Las Clementinas

San Felipe, 0.3 km from Independence Square

James

AED 474

AED 595 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A conference room with a large oval table, chairs, a projector screen, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of a hill with buildings in the distance.

A buffet setup with various dishes and utensils.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

13. Marriott Panama Hotel

2.9 km from Independence Square

Calvin

AED 654

AED 719 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by a city skyline at dusk.

A modern building with a central entrance, large pillars, and a reflective pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a glass table and chairs, and artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a large window, a yellow sofa, a black coffee table, and a decorative mirror.

14. Yoo Apartamento

Bella Vista, 2.9 km from Independence Square

Sheena

AED 353

AED 549 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a mirror, and a staircase.

A spacious living area with a staircase leading to a second floor, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

A spacious living area with a staircase leading to a loft, a large mirror, and a television.

A balcony with a view of a city skyline, a river, and a large tree.

15. Hotel Bardot Boutique

San Felipe, 0.3 km from Independence Square

Gary

AED 345

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A multi-story building with balconies, arched windows, and decorative railings.

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of a city skyline including a prominent building with a dome.

A multi-level atrium with wooden staircases, seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

16. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

San Felipe, < 0.1 km from Independence Square

Olga

AED 746

AED 821 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A spacious living room with blue sofas, a marble coffee table, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of the outside, and a window with decorative ironwork.

A bedroom with a large bed, white walls, and a view of a building through arched windows.

A blue building with arched windows and balconies, labeled 'Magnolia.'

17. Hotel Magnolia Boutique

San Felipe, 0.1 km from Independence Square

Boris

AED 304

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a clear view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a glass display case with bottles, and a view of the city at night.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a large window, and a seating area.

A modern bar area with seating and a view of the city.

18. Hilton Panama

Bella Vista, 2.9 km from Independence Square

Simon

AED 965

AED 1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop bar with a city skyline view, outdoor seating, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A modern living room with a purple wall, two abstract paintings, a white sofa with colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table with books and bottles, and patterned floor tiles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, a door, and a small table with a lamp.

A restaurant interior with tables and chairs, decorative hanging lights, and a mural on the wall.

19. Tantalo Hotel

San Felipe, 0.1 km from Independence Square

Cassondra

AED 280

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern indoor pool area with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and a wall of plants.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with black chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the city.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a table with a vase and a candle, and a chair.

20. Casco View Life Residences

Santa Ana, 0.7 km from Independence Square

Arshak Andrew

AED 289

AED 431 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Independence Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Isabela Suites	10.0 Exceptional 212 reviews	View
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo	9.8 Exceptional 363 reviews	View
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City	9.8 Exceptional 761 reviews	View
Hotel Plaza Herrera	9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 2,247 reviews	View

Top Independence Square Hotel Reviews

Tantalo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing! Rooms are large with all the amenities you would need! Beautiful art and aesthetic to every room!"

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente servicio y ubicación. Buen desayuno y restaurantes."

Hotel Bardot Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location to walk around, visit local attractions and restaurants in the old city."

Hotel San Felipe

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We also went to the restaurant above the hotel and enjoyed a great meal and views. The room was a very comfortable size. And the location was nearby plenty of shopping and restaurants. Will definitely be staying here again!"

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

10/10 Excellent

"Execelente hotel."

Amarla Boutique Hotel Casco Viejo Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel lives up to its boutique name and the vibe fits perfectly in the beautiful Casco Viejo neighborhood. My room was lavishly decorated. The included breakfasts are much elevated from a typical breakfast buffet offering. Each day’s meal consists of a fresh fruit bowl, a full entrée from the menu, juice and coffee. The staff were all welcoming, attentive, and took so much pride in their work."

La Isabela Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath with a large kitchen and living room. Lovely balcony overlooking one the beautiful Casco Veijo streets. This property is close it everything in Casco Veijo. Great Value Would definitely stay here again."

Other attractions near Independence Square

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

9.0/10 (793 reviews)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Museum of History Panama

9.0/10 (22 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of History Panama, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Interoceanic Canal Museum

9.0/10 (51 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Museo de la Esmeralda

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museo de la Esmeralda during your trip to Panama City. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Mola Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mola Museum during your trip to Panama City. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Bolivar Square

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Panama City when you stop by Bolivar Square. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Palacio de las Garzas

You can study the exhibits at Palacio de las Garzas, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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National Theater

8.2/10 (104 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at National Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Independence Square?

Independence Square is located in a historic area of Panama City known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 495 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Independence Square?

Adjacent to Independence Square, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City and American Trade Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Independence Square?

Expedia has 495 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Independence Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Independence Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Independence Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Independence Square?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Independence Square, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Independence Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, Biomuseo, or Museum of History Panama. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Iglesia del Carmen, Panama Canal Railway, and Palacio de las Garzas. You can check out the local talent at National Theater, Amador Theater, and Anita Villalaz Theater.

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Our top choices for Independence Square hotels

1. La Isabela Suites

2. Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

3. Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

4. Hotel Plaza Herrera

5. Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel

6. Casa Bianca

7. Amarla Boutique Hotel Casco Viejo Adults Only

8. American Trade Hotel

9. Hotel San Felipe

10. La Concordia Boutique Hotel

11. Casa Lefevre By Wynwood House

12. Las Clementinas

13. Marriott Panama Hotel

14. Yoo Apartamento

15. Hotel Bardot Boutique

16. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

17. Hotel Magnolia Boutique

18. Hilton Panama

19. Tantalo Hotel

20. Casco View Life Residences

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Top Independence Square Hotel Reviews

Tantalo Hotel

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Hotel Bardot Boutique

Hotel San Felipe

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

Amarla Boutique Hotel Casco Viejo Adults Only

La Isabela Suites

Other attractions near Independence Square

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

Museum of History Panama

Interoceanic Canal Museum

Museo de la Esmeralda

Mola Museum

Bolivar Square

Palacio de las Garzas

National Theater

Frequently asked questions