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Arriving late at Tocumen, transiting through Panama City, or travelling with a dog and not in the mood for a 30 km midnight cab ride? Here are the 5 hotels with free 24/7 airport shuttles — tested.
Updated : May 2026
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| Service | Score | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hotel Riande AeropuertoWinnerLe best-of qualité-prix-acceptation animaux. Navette gratuite 24/7, ambiance familiale, petit-déjeuner inclus. | 4.5 | 85 USD | See offer ↗ |
Crowne Plaza TocumenNiveau 4★ avec restaurant, bar, salle de sport. Pour transit confortable ou réunion business. | 4.4 | 145 USD | See offer ↗ |
Country Inn & Suites Panama AirportStudios + suites avec kitchenette. Idéal séjour 3-7 nuits ou famille avec enfants. | 4.2 | 110 USD | See offer ↗ |
Hampton by Hilton TocumenStandard chaîne Hilton. Petit-déjeuner inclus, Wi-Fi solide, propreté garantie. | 4.1 | 120 USD | See offer ↗ |
Holiday Inn Express TocumenSolide standard milieu de gamme. Bon pour une nuit, pas extraordinaire. | 3.9 | 105 USD | See offer ↗ |
Hotel Riande Aeropuerto
4.5
Le best-of qualité-prix-acceptation animaux. Navette gratuite 24/7, ambiance familiale, petit-déjeuner inclus.
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Crowne Plaza Tocumen
4.4
Niveau 4★ avec restaurant, bar, salle de sport. Pour transit confortable ou réunion business.
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Country Inn & Suites Panama Airport
4.2
Studios + suites avec kitchenette. Idéal séjour 3-7 nuits ou famille avec enfants.
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Hampton by Hilton Tocumen
4.1
Standard chaîne Hilton. Petit-déjeuner inclus, Wi-Fi solide, propreté garantie.
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Holiday Inn Express Tocumen
3.9
Solide standard milieu de gamme. Bon pour une nuit, pas extraordinaire.
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Our pick
For a transit night or a late landing with a dog, Riande wins: free 24/7 shuttle, dogs accepted, ~$85. Crowne Plaza if you want 4★ and a decent on-site dinner.
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Hotel Riande Aeropuerto and Country Inn & Suites Panama Airport accept dogs (mention at booking, sometimes $15-25 surcharge). Crowne Plaza Tocumen accepts small dogs (<10 kg) on request. Holiday Inn and Hampton generally don't. Always confirm in writing before booking.
Yes for all 5 hotels compared here. Riande: every 30 min, 24/7. Crowne Plaza: on-request at arrival (15 min lead). Country Inn: every 30 min, 5am-11pm. Hampton: on-request, 5am-midnight. Holiday Inn: on-request 24/7 but can take 30 min. Always go to the info counter at the hotels (arrivals area) or call the shuttle desk.
Riande Aeropuerto: 1.5 km (5 min shuttle). Crowne Plaza Tocumen: 2 km (5-10 min). Holiday Inn Express Tocumen: 3 km (10 min). Hampton by Hilton Tocumen: 4 km (10-15 min). Country Inn & Suites: 6 km (15 min). All in the airport extension zone (Tocumen / Pedregal).
Yes, Uber has worked at Tocumen since 2017. Airport → Bella Vista or Casco Viejo: ~$25-30, 30-50 min depending on traffic. If you land past midnight with bags + dog, hotel near airport + descent in the morning is often simpler and less stressful.
Riande: $75-95. Holiday Inn Express: $95-120. Hampton by Hilton: $110-140. Country Inn & Suites: $100-130. Crowne Plaza: $130-180. Varies by season + booking lead time. Direct booking on hotel site often cheapest.
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