Living room of The Great Spot apartment in Panama City

Panama City · ITSE Station

Sleep 4 minutes from the airport.

A full apartment across from the ITSE metro station, with one or two bedrooms, one stop from Tocumen International Airport. Self check-in at any hour, free parking and 24/7 security.

  • PTY Airport4 min
  • ITSE Station2 min walk
  • Check-inSelf check-in
  • ParkingFree
  • Long layovers
  • Business trips
  • First night in Panama

4min by metrobetween your bed and the Tocumen terminal

Juan Díaz, Panama City

A building with 24/7 security, a full apartment and a metro station two minutes away on foot. Nothing else — and it turns out nothing else is needed.

Juan Díaz, Panama City

From the door

It all starts at the metro across the street

The building sits right across from ITSE station on Line 2. This is how long it takes you to get anywhere, with no taxi and no traffic.

  1. 2minITSE StationOn foot, to the building entrance
  2. 4minTocumen Airport (PTY)Line 2, one stop
  3. 45minAlbrook Mall and bus terminalLine 2 + Line 1
  4. 60minCasco ViejoMetro to Albrook, then a short taxi
  5. 65minPanama Canal, MirafloresMetro and taxi from Albrook

Approximate door-to-door metro times. Check them against the time of day.

Where you stay

The same apartment, with one or two bedrooms

The same space, the same entry and the same metro across the street. Pick the option by how many people travel with you.

What it solves

Built for landing late and leaving early

4min

PTY Airport

Line 2, no transfers

01

Self check-in at any hour

Keypad lock. Nobody to wait for: you get the code before you land. Check-in from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

02

Free parking

Inside the complex, at no cost. One of the few places in the area that includes it.

Built for landing late and leaving early
Built for landing late and leaving early
03

24/7 security

Controlled building access every day of the year.

04

Wifi and a desk

A work area with a table and chair, for calls or a full working day.

05

Full kitchen

So you never depend on restaurants during a middle-of-the-night layover.

06

Hot shower

Hot water in the bathroom, which is not a given in this area.

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Superhost on Airbnb

42 verified reviews

What they rate

4.93

42 verified reviews on Airbnb

Averages across both listings. The reviews live on Airbnb, where only people who actually stayed can write them.

Cleanliness5.0
Accuracy4.9
Check-in4.9
Communication4.9
Location4.9
Value4.9
We are Arturo and Alyssa

Your hosts

We are Arturo and Alyssa

We love to travel and get to know other cultures, and that is where The Great Spot came from: a comfortable place to rest before moving on. We share local guides and recommendations so you get the most out of Panama, whether you are here for work, for a layover or on holiday.

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Layover in Panama: what to do with 12, 24 or 48 hours

Layovers

Layover in Panama: what to do with 12, 24 or 48 hours

Tocumen is the airport that connects the Americas, and plenty of layovers last long enough to leave it. With four minutes of metro between the apartment and the terminal, sleeping properly between two flights stops being a luxury.

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FAQ

What almost everyone asks

How far is it from Tocumen Airport?

4 minutes by metro. The building is across from ITSE station on Line 2, and Tocumen Airport (PTY) is a single stop away. From the station to the building entrance is a 2-minute walk. By car or taxi it is 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Can I arrive in the middle of the night?

Check-in runs from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and is self check-in with a keypad lock: we send you the code before you arrive, so there is nobody to coordinate with. If your flight lands outside that window, message us before booking.

Is there parking?

Yes, free parking inside the complex. No need to reserve it or pay for it separately.

Does it work for a short layover?

That is exactly what it is for. With four minutes of metro between the apartment and the terminal, an 8-hour layover is enough for real sleep. With 12 hours or more you also have time to go down to Casco Viejo.

How many people fit?

It is the same apartment with two options: as a 2-bedroom it sleeps up to 4 guests in two queen beds, and as a 1-bedroom it sleeps up to 2 guests in one queen bed.

Is there wifi and space to work?

Yes. The apartment has wifi and a work area with a table and chair, plus a kitchen, TV, air conditioning and a hot shower.

How do I book?

Booking and payment happen on Airbnb, with its cancellation policy and guest protection. From this site we take you straight to the listing with the available dates.

Can I take the metro from the airport with luggage?

Yes. The Tocumen Airport station connects to the terminal and ITSE is a single stop away, four minutes, so the transfer with luggage is short. If you travel with a lot of bags or at dawn, a taxi takes 10 to 15 minutes.

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