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Boutique hotels in Panama
Panama's small hotels include restored mansions in Casco Viejo, overwater lodges in Bocas del Toro and cloud-forest retreats in Boquete.
Choose your setting
Panama by setting
Panama is a country of two oceans and a famous canal, and its boutique stays reflect the variety: restored colonial buildings in Panama City, overwater bungalows in the Caribbean, Pacific surf lodges and cool highland hotels.
Panama City
Casco Viejo, the old town, has crumbling-and-restored colonial mansions, rooftop bars and boutique hotels.
Islands and coasts
Bocas del Toro, San Blas (Guna Yala), the Pearl Islands and Isla Taboga offer island stays, while Santa Catalina, Playa Venao and Pedasí are Pacific surf towns.
Highlands and wild places
Boquete and El Valle de Antón are cool mountain towns with coffee farms. Coiba and Darién are remote wilderness areas.
When to go
The dry season runs from December to April. The Caribbean side is driest in September and October.
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Questions about Panama
Where is the best place for a boutique hotel in Panama?
Bocas del Toro is our top-ranked boutique hotel destination in Panama, followed by Casco Viejo (Panama City) and Boquete.
What kinds of boutique hotel destinations does Panama have?
Our 9 destinations in Panama are 3 coast & beach, 3 island, 2 mountains and 1 old town & heritage.