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Tantalo Hotel

3.5 star property

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A rooftop bar with a city skyline view, outdoor seating, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.
A restaurant interior with tables and chairs, decorative hanging lights, and a mural on the wall.
A room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a bed, and a mural with the phrase "Just Breathe".
A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, a door, and a small table with a lamp.
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Calle 8 Este con Avenida B, Casco Viejo, San Felipe, Ciudad de Panama, Panama City, Panama, 0
  • Place, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinta Costera
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a red chair, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Double Double by Cris Allende

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red accent wall, and abstract artwork.

Love Ouch by Gladys Turner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Nocturne by Stuart Hooper

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, a small round table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Nocturne by Stuart Hooper

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Day Dreaming by Papa Ink

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a wardrobe, and wall art.

Day Dreaming by Papa Ink

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Aruma by Day

A modern hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a wardrobe.

Aruma by Day

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for By Color by Pabliu

A modern bedroom with a bed, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

By Color by Pabliu

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Geo Orga by Mariery Young

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.

Geo Orga by Mariery Young

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern bedroom with a bed, a wall mural, a lamp, and a small bedside table.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Snail Yoga by Goodie

A room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a bed, and a mural with the phrase "Just Breathe".

Snail Yoga by Goodie

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Dreaming

A room with a desk, chair, and a small round table. There is a window with curtains, a door, and artwork on the walls.

Dreaming

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Double

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a red chair, a black rug, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Double Double

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Tantalo Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and a business center. Change of towels is available on request.
Tantalo Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Tantalo Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Avenida Balboa. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Fusion cuisine while dining at Tantalo Kitchen
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Tantalo Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Panama City hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Tantalo Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (PAB 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: PAB 22 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Tantalo Kitchen

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tantalo Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PAB 60 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PAB 22 to 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 40 per room (one way)
  • Valet parking fee: PAB 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: PAB 60 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Tantalo
Tantalo
Tantalo Hotel
Tantalo Kitchen Roofbar Panam
Tantalo Hotel Kitchen Roofbar Panama City
Tantalo Kitchen
Tantalo Kitchen Roofbar Panama City
Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar Panama/Panama City
Tantalo Hotel Hotel
Tantalo Hotel Panama City
Tantalo Hotel Hotel Panama City
Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar

Tantalo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 319 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was helpful and friendly. Food was delicious. Rooftop and views were great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good location, very nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Venson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They took great care!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay! Great service, beautiful room and loved the rooftop terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George G

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique breakfast offerings. Good location for shopping and sight seeing. Everything within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anupam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, very spacious with a nice balcony, super clean, AC worked perfect, 10/10 everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!! Room was great as well!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing, Caroline, David, Aygina, all fantastic. Place is perfect, the rooftop bar goes off so if you want a quiet place, look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool property, super friendly and welcoming staff, unique rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place to stay especially if solo traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, location is great, and it's nice being in the hotel were the rooftop bar is but the wifi was so bad I had to go to another hotel just to get my work done. As a remote worker, that's a deal breaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really funky hotel in great location in Panama’s old town. Surrounded by colonial buildings, shops and views. Cathedral and canal history museum. Tantalo is famous for its rooftop bar which serves great cocktails, has an amazing view and loud music to 3am which does reach the rooms to some extent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My favorite place in Casco Viejo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was good and affordable. They have daily lunch specials. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, interior, service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very fun staying in the old quarter. This hotel is an ideal location and has a great rooftop bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome location

Staff was friendly, room was clean. Decor is fun.
Roof top bar for Super Bowl with fantastic DJ
Tasty drinks
Lobby and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the old quarter. Fun roof top patio and the service and food in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the heart of Casco Viejo. You have a great rooftop restaurant and bar. The service is friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025