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The Saba Hotel

3.5 star property
International cuisine awaits at The Saba Hotel, where Panama's vibrant culture surrounds guests in a neighborhood filled with warmth and charm

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Travelers experience Panama's vibrant culture at The Saba Hotel near Via Espana, where modern comfort meets genuine hospitality. Enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant and relax with a coffee at the cafe before exploring the charming neighborhood.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Twin Room Standard

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Room Superior

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Quadruple Room Superior

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bella Vista, a neighborhood in Panama City, The Saba Hotel is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Via Espana 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 National Institute of Culture are also worth visiting. Visit our Panama City travel guide
Map
Panama Internacional zone,Argentina Ave, facing Parque Andres Bello, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Old meets new
    Calle 50
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Panama City night skyline
    Avenida Balboa
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Crown Casino
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Via Espana
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Iglesia del Carmen
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Vía Argentina
    12 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station
    13 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Rana Dorada
    1 min walk
  • Máncora
    1 min walk
  • Central Taproom
    2 min walk
  • Parrillada Martin Fierro
    10 min walk
  • Pedro Mandinga Rum Bar
    2 min walk

About this property

The Saba Hotel

Hotel near Via Espana
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Saba Hotel. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Saba, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as first-run movies and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PAB 6.50 for adults and PAB 6.50 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Saba

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run movies
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PAB 33
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PAB 44
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: PAB 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PAB 6.50 for adults and PAB 6.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 40 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: PAB 33 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: PAB 44 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Saba
Saba Hotel
Saba Hotel Panama City
Saba Panama City
The Saba Hotel Hotel
The Saba Hotel Panama City
The Saba Hotel Hotel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Is The Saba Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Saba Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of PAB 33 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Saba Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for PAB 44 (subject to availability).

Does The Saba Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PAB 40 per person applies.

Where is The Saba Hotel located?

Located in Bella Vista, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Luxor Towers and Via Espana. Albrook Shopping Mall is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Vía Argentina is 12 minutes by foot and Iglesia del Carmen Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Saba Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 420 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a good location. Good hotel for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Tom, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very small property, small rooms, no view, not a lot of light. No gym, mediocre bar. I wouldn’t stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gente, local otimo, aconchegante, gostoso de ficar, pessoas Agradaveis, Gentis. Localizacao muito especial, perto de tudo. Quarto muito bom. Recomendo muito este hotel...foi uma grata e gostosa surpresa ficar lá, muito aconchegante!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as advertised !!! I will not stay again !! Sorry !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

P., Montreal

It is the worth experience ever. I was in my shower and the water stopped. I was not able to take my shower because no water. Avoid this hotel at any price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Pese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo fue bueno la habitación cómoda solo que le falta más iluminacion
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Many Restaurants around. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

JULIO

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel.

Good nice hotel. Good neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent. Location is also excellent. !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very helpful. Rooms are clean and a central location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Angelica, Bogota

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No servían las tomas de luz, la red de wifi deficiente, y no había agua caliente en la ducha
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The shower was difficult to use to get comfortable water flow and temperature. Also, small fridge ran intermittently and did not cool well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Small downtown hotel , five min walk to metro

Good stay. Clean and quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Would possibly stay here again

Really like the location. Stayed here on a previous trip and had a better room/experience that time. It's totally fine for the low price. I would probably stay here again provided price is still lower than other places.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, on a walking distance from various restaurants, metro stations and stores. I really recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shabby; Not Recomended

Wanted to give this hotel a try, as I was tired of the chain hotels. But the Saba hotel is not in good condition, lights didn’t work in the room, no hot water, shabby towels; overall not a pleasant stay. Next time I will pay an extra $5-10 dollars and stay at the Best Western Plus Panama Zen down the street—it’s much higher quality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Mi opinion

Muy buen hotel si relacionamos calidad servicio y precio
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent!

Love the suite and the view!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality lost somewhere over the years

Saba use to be our favorite go-to place but management has let the place go which is sad because everything else on Via Argentina has been updated into a beautiful place to visit. The room - dingy and dark. Room definitely could use a coat of paint or two. However, on a good note, the air conditioner was working very well. Breakfast is no longer included which is too bad as it might be an incentive to stay here. Too many good and reasonable restaurants outside of the establishment to pay $6.50 here. Front desk - we were asked to give our credit card so that they could put a hold on it in case we stole something which is odd since the room has nothing of value. At checkout, they make you wait as they actually send someone to the room to verify that you did not steal anything. This is the first time I've experienced this in Panama. As a professional reviewer, I can not recommend staying here unless drastic changes are made. I stayed at three hotels in PC this week and this was the worst of the three and beleive it or not, not the cheapest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, quiet and safe area, the room is very confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excelente hotel en via argentina! buen precio y buen servicio
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel in a spectacular area of Panama City.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Claude

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

Better than expected

it was all great. Only in room 104 the wifi had poor signal. Downstairs had a good signal. All 3 receptionists were very plaisants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo, Mexico DF

Liked: Cleanliness
El hotel es modesto, pero para ir a quedarse por compras está bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017