Axel’s take
Good budget basics and metro access, but noise is the catch.
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Axel’s rating: 7.7/10 · A no-frills 3-star budget hotel in Calidonia
Canova is a no-frills 3-star in Panama City’s Calidonia district, and a good-value base if you prioritize clean essentials over atmosphere. Booking.com and Expedia ratings sit around eight out of ten, with cleanliness and value standing out. Private bathrooms, air-conditioning and 24-hour reception cover the basics; Lotería metro is two blocks away, and the Cinta Costera waterfront is within walking distance. Recent guests regularly praise helpful staff.
The biggest compromise is soundproofing: street traffic and noise between rooms recur across several review sites. Some rooms have no windows, so choose the category carefully rather than assuming daylight is included. Guests also report mixed comfort with the surrounding streets, especially after dark. We'd pick it for budget-minded sightseeing and short stays, but skip it if quiet nights or a polished tourist neighborhood matter most.
- Rooms
- Simple, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms; exterior-window categories are available, but soundproofing draws complaints.
- Cleanliness
- A relative strength, with positive category ratings and repeated recent praise.
- Service
- Helpful staff are frequently praised, though some guests describe inconsistent reception service.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, luggage storage and a small communal eating area with a microwave.
- Fees and surprises
- No dedicated hotel parking according to recent guest feedback; early check-in and late checkout can cost extra.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
14506 Calle 31 Este, Panama
Two blocks from Lotería metro; convenient for shops and the waterfront, with mixed guest views of the neighborhood.
Amenities and check-in
Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, luggage storage and a small communal eating area with a microwave.
Check-in
after 10:00 AM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Playroom
- Parking
- Free parking nearby
- Pets Not Allowed
- Laundry (extra charge)
- Dry-cleaning (extra charge)
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Canova, Panama City: from $27 a night
From $27 a night at Canova, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 8–9, 2026, 2 adults: $27 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $58 total on Axel; Expedia listed $70 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Canova is a no-frills 3-star budget hotel in Calidonia in Panama City, Panama.
Address: 14506 Calle 31 Este, Panama. Property ID: 1234051.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/panama-city/canova-1234051
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $58 | $70 on Expedia | $12 less (17%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $81 USD
2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | $29 for 1 night · 2 nights $56 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $56 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $29 for 1 night · 2 nights $58 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $29 for 1 night · 2 nights $56 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $56 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $29 for 1 night · 2 nights $58 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $29 for 1 night · 2 nights $56 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $56 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $29 for 1 night · 2 nights $58 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $29 for 1 night · 2 nights $56 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $56 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $29 for 1 night · 2 nights $58 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $29 for 1 night · 2 nights $56 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $27 for 1 night · 2 nights $54 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 7.7/10
Good budget basics and metro access, but noise is the catch. A no-frills 3-star budget hotel in Calidonia, scored for what it is.
Canova is a no-frills 3-star in Panama City’s Calidonia district, and a good-value base if you prioritize clean essentials over atmosphere. Booking.com and Expedia ratings sit around eight out of ten, with cleanliness and value standing out. Private bathrooms, air-conditioning and 24-hour reception cover the basics; Lotería metro is two blocks away, and the Cinta Costera waterfront is within walking distance. Recent guests regularly praise helpful staff.
The biggest compromise is soundproofing: street traffic and noise between rooms recur across several review sites. Some rooms have no windows, so choose the category carefully rather than assuming daylight is included. Guests also report mixed comfort with the surrounding streets, especially after dark. We'd pick it for budget-minded sightseeing and short stays, but skip it if quiet nights or a polished tourist neighborhood matter most.
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Best for: Budget-minded city explorers; Travelers using the metro; Short, practical stays
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Watch out for: Street noise and poor soundproofing; Windowless room categories; Some guests feel uneasy nearby after dark
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Location: Two blocks from Lotería metro; convenient for shops and the waterfront, with mixed guest views of the neighborhood.
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Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms; exterior-window categories are available, but soundproofing draws complaints.
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Cleanliness: A relative strength, with positive category ratings and repeated recent praise.
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Service: Helpful staff are frequently praised, though some guests describe inconsistent reception service.
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Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, luggage storage and a small communal eating area with a microwave.
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Fees and surprises: No dedicated hotel parking according to recent guest feedback; early check-in and late checkout can cost extra.
Axel's opinion of Canova, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Canova
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 14506 Calle 31 Este, Panama
- Amenities: Playroom, Parking, Free parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 10:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Panama City
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard room
- Room features: Microwave
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Standard room with city view
- Room features: Microwave
- Standard room with city view — room photo 1
- Standard room with city view — room photo 2
- Standard room with city view — room photo 3
Standard room with view
- Room features: Microwave
- Standard room with view — room photo 1
- Standard room with view — room photo 2
- Standard room with view — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Room features: Microwave
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- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Room features: Microwave
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Standard Quadruple room
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- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Microwave
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Microwave
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Microwave
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Microwave
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 3
Superior room
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe room
Deluxe room with street view
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Standard Suite
Standard Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Standard Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- Standard Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Superior Suite
- Room features: Microwave
- Superior Suite — room photo 1
- Superior Suite — room photo 2
- Superior Suite — room photo 3
Superior Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Microwave
- Superior Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
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