a deeply atmospheric boutique hotel in Casco Viejo — a beautifully restored colonial building with a rooftop bar that is the best outdoor drinking spot in the city, with views across the ruined towers of Panama Viejo and the Pacific beyond. Twelve rooms; perpetually full on weekends.
Why We Chose It
Tantalo occupies a restored colonial building on one of Casco Viejo's central streets — 12 rooms that range from compact to spacious, all with the character that comes from a thoughtful renovation. The rooftop bar is the reason most people know the name: a multi-level terrace with views across Casco Viejo's rooftops, the bay, and on clear days, the financial district skyline.
What Stands Out
- One of the best rooftop bars in Panama City
- Multi-level terrace with panoramic views
- 12-room boutique hotel
- Located in Casco Viejo
- Set in a restored colonial building
- One of the most social boutique hotels in the city