Magnolia Inn, Panama City

Magnolia Inn - A colonial-style boutique hotel with social spaces and prime Casco Viejo access

Housed in a refurbished French-style colonial manor in Casco Viejo, Magnolia Inn offers both hotel and hostel accommodations with a fully equipped kitchen and an expansive dining room. The 3-star property features rooms ranging from dormitory beds to penthouse suites, some with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and city views. Penthouse rooms include orthopedic king beds, mini-refrigerators, and coffee bars, while select rooms lack air conditioning but provide ceiling fans. Guests at Magnolia Inn can walk to nearby landmarks like the Canal Museum of Panama and La Catedral Metropolitana within 0.5 km, while restaurants such as Nazca 21 and Casa Sucre Coffeehouse are similarly close.

Pros

The penthouse rooms offer panoramic views of the Panama skyline and Casco Viejo.

Shared social areas include a fully equipped kitchen and dining space for guest use.

Walkable proximity to multiple museums, churches, and dining options within 0.5 km.

Cons

Some rooms lack air conditioning, relying on ceiling fans instead.

The historic district's narrow streets may limit vehicle access for drop-offs.