See all properties
Apartment

Casco Viejo Fabulous 360° View Old Tower Penthouse

Photo gallery for Casco Viejo Fabulous 360° View Old Tower Penthouse

Outdoor private pool area
Penthouse entrance
Dinning/Office area
Kitchen area
Main Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Panama, Panama
  • Cinta Costera
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Amador Causeway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Pool Area Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Pool Area Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

1st floor Guest bathroom

Toilet

1st floor open bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Pool area

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Casco Viejo Fabulous 360° View Old Tower Penthouse

Exquisit 3 story home in the heart of Panama City, and in the heart of the historical center World Heritage site Casco Viejo. With all the comfort needed, with its intricate design, combining culture art and luxury, this corner of paradise is the place for you.

The cost is for 6 people, each person additional after 6 is 45$/night. The house can accommodate 8+.

Welcome!

Property manager

Amy Bennett
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Ocean view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Pool

Oasis with pool near panama canal

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
9.6 out of 10, (19 reviews)
Oasis with pool near panama canal

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
*Parties are not allowed. Special occasions and special circumstances are to be consulted with the owner, and are to be only with the owner's approval
* We are eco-friendly people and care about our environment, so please don't use AC if not needed, and always close all ACs before leaving the house.
*The place is animal friendly. But if goods get destroyed because of uncontrolled animal or human behaviour, damages will be charged to the guest.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Casco Viejo, a neighbourhood in Panama City. Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cinta Costera. Museum of Natural Science and Marine Exhibition Center Smithsonian Institute Panama are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
View more Apartments in Panama CityOpens in a new window
Map
Panama, Panama

What's nearby

  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cinta Costera - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Amador Causeway - 9 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 4 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 12 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Unido - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lazotea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Santuario - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casco Viejo Fabulous 360° View Old Tower Penthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casco Viejo Fabulous 360° View Old Tower Penthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casco Viejo Fabulous 360° View Old Tower Penthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casco Viejo Fabulous 360° View Old Tower Penthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casco Viejo Fabulous 360° View Old Tower Penthouse located?

Located in Casco Viejo, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Museo de la Esmeralda and Avenida Balboa. Albrook Shopping Mall is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Estación Lotería is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Selena E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March 1-5th stay

No complaints just too many stairs lol but thank you truly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

We love our stay! The place was truly unique and beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Living museum with wonderful hospitality

The rooms are as fascinating as the city surrounding the home… like staying in a living museum. When we needed a break, we enjoyed coming back to the house for a dip in the pool. Everyone associated with the listing was friendly, helpful and responsive making our trip even more enjoyable. We highly recommend Juan for any outings you may have.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Home Run!

What a wonderful place to stay in Panama City! Our flight was delayed over 3 hours and we arrived at the penthouse wry late. Juan was still there waiting for us. He greeted us warmly and gave us a comprehensive tour of the penthouse. The penthouse itself is stunning with the perfect blending of the historic and modern. We throughly enjoyed our stay and you will too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland H., Cincinnati,Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

We loved the location of the penthouse. Juan was very very helpful with luggage, and fixing some problems with water. 1st floor of penthouse was nicely appointed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug L., Richmond BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful unit very close to Casco nightlife

Really cool unit! Great mix of original architecture, modern upgrades and very interesting art. It’s well equipped and the ample AC is a great respite from the Panama heat and humidity. The entire process of booking and check-in went very smoothly, and special thanks to Juan who was always available to assist. The only cautions I would offer are there are lots of stairs, and the highest bedroom is very noisy at night with music coming from multiple rooftop venues. Boy those Casco people know how to party!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Historical Property in Heart of Casco Viejo

This is truly a special property. It's absolutely stunning; beautifully renovated with natural walls and flooring. It's walking distance to cathedrals, government buildings, great restaurants, bars, etc. Or you can view it all from the rooftop swimming pool!!! The host was amazing; attentive and helpful in every way. There are a lot of stairs as it's the penthouse, which may be difficult for elderly or those with bad knees. I will definitely stay here again, highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Francine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Vacation stay

Nice apartment, but you have to go up four flights to get to it, and there is construction right next door, so there banging all day. We didn't have air conditioning in the living for the whole stay, and at night there was disco music from a nearby club until 2am. Lastly the beds are old and soft, and they don't have a grill as pictured on the ad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

francisco q., Ajijic, Jalisco Mexico

Poorly maintained, noisy, exterior areas neglected.

Too bad, 10 or 15 years ago this was someone's dream home. Now there are light bulbs burned out in almost every area, the handle fell off the lower shower and thus no hot water could be had, the outdoor furniture is disintegrating; only 2 usable chairs on the lower level balcony, upper level pool area none and top level patio furniture is mostly unusable with the recent addition of some 'cheap' Home Depot patio chairs (not in character with the original unique design of the upper levels). Photos urgently need to be updated and most of all, it would only be fair to prospective tenants to inform them that on the upper level you must keep the windows closed at night because within 12 feet of your bedroom door is a bartender serving the roof top lounge for the neighboring hotel .. literally eye ball to eye ball, the door opens towards the back of the bar. About 1 block away is an even worse roof top bar that on our last night blasted incredible decibel levels of boom boom boom until just past 3am .. no reason for one business to interfere in the peace and quiet of another business's guests but until some sort of decibel control is put in place in Casco Viejo that will continue to be a problem at this rental location. 3 blocks away are rentals and hotels that still do not suffer from the boom boom of roof top bars. We were told that this was the celebration of Fiestas Patrias but in speaking with other visitors in the area this particular location seems to be the one that gets it from both sides all year long ... Another down side to this address is that because the Presidential residence is a block away in the opposite direction, there is absolutely NO stopping in the street .. loading and unloading luggage must be done at the next corner up .. what a hassle that is. Finally, when I considered booking here I asked about a bathroom on the same level as the 'penthouse' bedroom (this rental is spread out over 3 floors and is two floors up from the street), did I misunderstand? .. turns out, you must leave the room ( AND get dressed if the bartender is on duty next door) go down one flight of stairs to access the bathroom at night .. a little uncomfortable for anyone who needs to relieve themselves during the night. So, even with new patio furniture the noise and bathroom situation would probably deter me from ever renting here again. Finally, Aylin & Paola, the house staff, did a wonderful job in their duties and allowed us to check out late.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rooftop fun

Great location in the old city, near great restaurants and bars
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F., ottawa, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 nights in old Panama

Beautiful spacious home, exquisitely decorated in the heart of the city. Great restaurants steps away. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Panama Canal and Historic Panama City

What a great place - atmosphere, amenities and location! We spent a few days touring the canal and historic part of the city and enjoyed the views and food. Highly recommend and this an easy to access great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casco Perfect

We stayed two nights with our older boys and had a really good time. Panama City was hot as expected, but the A/C kept us cool in the rooms. The pool was refreshing on a nice July morning. We could walk to all the old town sites, restaurants, shops, bars, and mini-convenience stores. The house is very unique with a perfect Casco Viejo old town vibe. It has 3 levels, so lots of options on who sleeps where. Stairs are steep, but not a big deal for us. Loved the Peruvian restaurant 1 block away. We also enjoyed the beat from the roof top bar about a block away as we had a few local beers on the our own rooftop terrace, but we didn't hear the loud music once we went inside, we brought earplugs just in case, but didn't need them. Just great overall experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

Nice place in great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Linda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Party Area

This property is located in the party part of the city. Loud music, horn honking and black vultures grunting don’t allow for sleep. The music plays until 3 in the morning and the vulture concert starts at about 5 in the morning. The linens/towels were in need of replacement. We were there for a family wedding. We had a 2 year old and the stairs presented a challenge. The cleaniness was less than desirable. I guess if you are there to party, and only stay a night or two, this location will suffice.

10/10 Excellent

Megan M., Denver, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location, Really nice Apartment!

The Apartment was in the perfect location close to amazing restaurants, coffee shops and sites to visit. The pool was cold, which was perfect for the 90 degree weather, a great way to cool off. The views were amazing. The artwork was really fun. The beds were really comfortable, and the air conditioner kept the rooms nice and cool. Aylin was quick to respond to questions. There is a free parking lot by the water right near the apartment, if you can time the parking correctly to get a spot. You can hear the music from the roof top bars if you are sitting outside, but once in your bedrooms, you cannot not hear it. We would definitely recommend this apartment in this wonderful neighborhood, it is the place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Delbert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating in the old city

We wanted a unique place to stay for our group and this met our needs. Great views from the upper levels and balcony, large table for card playing, well equipped kitchen and pool area. Close to restaurants and bars and yes you can hear the noise late into the night but we adjusted to it after the first night. Convenient place for pickup by our driver and good neighbor for walking if you stay close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

michelle i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique space with amazing views

This apartment was so welcome and lovely after having spent five days aboard a monohull sailboat in San Blas Islands with our family of six. The location is perfect for launching out to explore Casco Viejo. The other review are correct in mentioning the noise at night from the pumping beat of rooftop bars. We brought ear plugs and that helped. The taxis and cars are also likely to disturb you if you don't bring someway to drown out the noise. Check in was easy and as we had arrived early we were allowed to bring our luggage up to the apartment while it was still being prepared for us. There are a lot of stairs as this is the old watchtower for Casco Viejo but we found it only added to the charm of the space. There is a wonderful restaurant on the ground floor called Todo Avo and the food and coffer were delicious. There are some signs of wear and tear in the apartment such as the patio furniture and some rust on gates, but we felt very comfortable and happy in the watchtower apartment with our family. We definitely recommend it for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer H., Saint Petersburg

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

What a cool place!!!!!

We loved our stay here. The location cannot be beat and the property is just so interesting! I'm very glad I read the reviews before booking, because there were some definitely some challenges, but since I knew about them, it didn't ruin our trip. Pay attention to the comments about music ALL NIGHT LONG. As loud as if it were in the room with you. White noise machine took care of it on the main floor, but there's nothing to be done about it up in the penthouse. If you like the nightlife, it won't bother you at all! Cleanliness was a bit less than I'd hoped for, some issues with linens, but there were extras and the hosts responded right away when I reported it. There are a lot of stairs up to and in the apartment. Again, I knew this, but my 76 year old Mom is still zinging me about not warning her adequately! Of note, the lights are out in the stairwell to the upstairs restroom and bedroom, so bring a flashlight, it gets pretty dim in there since the stairs are dark stone. I also knew the outdoor furniture had some complaints....from a year ago. I suppose I thought it would have been replaced by now. I really wanted to sit in that swing by the pool, but it's broken. You can still hang out up there on the pool deck, but you can't sit anywhere other than in the pool, which is PERFECT after wandering all over Casco for the day. The comments about the bus boys from the restaurant downstairs being willing to carry up luggage? Does not apply anymore. There is a new, GREAT, restaurant there, but don't ask them if they want to carry your luggage up for money, they DID NOT LIKE THAT! We made up later after eating their delicious food, but it was a rough start to our trip, carrying all our luggage upstairs my scrawny self while my Mom cackled behind me about "all these stairs". There is no welcome book as I'm accustomed to from other stays, so make sure you ask about the wifi before you arrive. Again, hosts responded immediately to help. The hosts are AWESOME. So nice, so helpful. We utilized their driver friend, Walter, whom I also cannot say enough nice things about. He met us at the airport, made our trip to the apartment so easy and stress-free. The hosts were available to answer any question or concern I had and they would have even done more, I'm sure, if I'd complained. But again, since the previous reviews were very accurate, nothing that happened made me wish I were anywhere but there. I'd go back in a heartbeat!! <3
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daron L.

Casco Viejo hidden gem

Me and 3 other friends stayed at Aylin's place which is located in Casca Viejo. The property is very nice. I really enjoyed deck on the roof overlooking the city. The property is ver spacious and environmental friendly. I would recommend this property to those who do not mind stairs and love open space. Aylin is also a very thoughtful host and regularly checked up on us via Whatsapp to see if anything was needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

frederic p.

Very special place

Great house in a great neighborhood The host was very helpful and kind
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Reid L.

A great apartment in the Old City

We really enjoyed this apartment. The previous negative review wasn’t wrong about the loud music (we just turned on our white noise app) or a bit of outdoor shabbiness, but those were minor things, truly. The apartment is very pretty and the bathrooms were awesome and Aylin provided everything we needed. Lots of towels, which is always nice. The location is in the heart of the old city, which was great. Lots of terrific restaurants within three or four blocks. Several outdoor spaces as well; we loved those. And the pool was nice to have. There’s a queen or king in the master bedroom and then another normal bed upstairs. But there’s a big couch as well. This was a very good AirBnb in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

Incredible Property

Great location, great property. Amazing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Holiday in Panama City

The location of this stay is ideal for seeing the old city, Casco Viejo. You are a short walk to the sea, restaurants and bars. There is a perfect coffee shop, Cafe Sucre, a few steps up the street. The apartment is spread over 3 floors, and is located above a pizza restaurant, which is very convenient, and the make great mohitos too. The apartment is air conditioned and comfortable. Our hostess was there to greet us, and quick to reply to our text messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Amy Bennett

Host profile image

Why they chose this property

The building, Casa Marquesa de Portago, is an uniquely located just near the presidential area, colonial house build in 1573, and remodeled by the talented colombian arquitect Álvaro Barrera, transformed into commercial spaces on the ground floor, currently a delicious italian owned pizza place, one apartment on the first floor, and my penthouse on the last 3 floors. Located perfectly at the main entrance of Casco Viejo, the penthouse has a 360° view of the historical town of Casco Viejo and the skyline of Panama City separated by the stunning Pacific Ocean with views of the Causeway and Panama Canal. The contrast in architecture is mesmerising as it defines Panamas history and gives you a delicious taste of what was, is, and will be, as Panama is growing with love into one of the world's biggest hubs.

What makes this property unique


Located at the main entrance of Casco Viejo, the penthouse has a 360° view of the historical town of Casco Viejo, the skyline of Panama City and views of the Causeway. The contrast in architecture is mesmerising as it defines Panamas history and gives you a delicious taste of what was, is, and will be, as Panama is growing with love into one of the world's biggest hubs. Delightfully can accommodate all traveller types: Friends, Families, Couples, Business travellers


On the 1st floor of the penthouse:
* Fully equipped open kitchen and dining area (that can sit up to 12) This is a perfect space for any type of communal activity, it be coffee in the morning or aperitif dinner in the evening. It also is a lovely space to sit down and work with its pleasant light and natural ventilation all day long.
* Guest bathroom and back kitchen area, equipped with kitchen appliances, coffee filter, blender, toaster, sink, washer and dryer.
* Living room, with 3 very comfortable sofas and a library with the owner's personal favourite collection of books and albums.
* Bedroom with a beautiful spacious private bathroom and dressing room- the custom concrete sink was 'craned' up!

On the 2nd floor are:
* Bedroom with 2Twin beds that can come together as a King
* Open bathroom fully equipped
* Pool Lounge area with hammock , swing, armchairs, outdoor dinner and plunge pool that can host and refresh 3-4 people. Perfect to refresh and to enjoy the tropical sky and the thrilling Casco Viejo vibe.
*Pool area bathroom with shower

On the 3rd floor are:
* Master Bedroom, located in the tower of the building, with 3 windows. The oldest tower built by the Spanish to ward off the pirates in Panama!
* a beautiful outdoor 8 people sitting area with a spectacular view of all the surroundings.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests