Albrook Mall
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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  • Trisha P
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Budget Friendly
    This mall is budget friendly so it's also more crowded than Multiplaza. You can find great deals, but you must be prepared to do lots of walking as it's a huge mall. There's a small train that passes through so you can ride on that too. I got lost here, and became frustrated. But if you have the patience and are intent on savings....this is the mall for you.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 12 October 2023
  • Ricardo R
    Mogi das Cruzes, SP1,882 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sure you will end up there
    Where we can find everything, ekettonics, fast food, metrobus cards, clothes. Prices are good, near the bus station to go to most parts of Panama and abroad. Also where we take the bus C 810 go Miraflores locks. To get to this mall just go to the Albrook metro station.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 6 January 2024
  • Tricia C.
    Bridgetown, Barbados82 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tips for a Successful Shopping Experience at Albrook Mall
    This mall is has everything you need and more! Here are a few things we learned from our trip in January 2024. 1. If you plan to shop a lot, stay at the Albrook Marriott. It’s connected to the mall and you won’t need to worry about transportation and you can always go put down your shopping in your room when your bags start getting heavy. 2. If you’re not staying at the Marriott, then the fastest way to get to the mall is by train. You don’t need to have a MetroCard to ride the train. You can simply tap your Visa credit card to get on and off the train. The cost is $0.35. It’s best to take the train to get to the mall and then take an Uber back when you have all your heavy bags. 3. Make sure you download the map of the mall on your phone as, from what I could see, there are no directories stations posted within the mall. The mall is large and you can spend a lot of time just trying trying to find the store you want to visit. The map makes it much easier. I recommend doing some research on the website to discover the stores and what they specialize in. Also watch review videos on TikTok and make a list of the stores you want to get to, as it is almost impossible to browse every store in the mall unless you have a few weeks to spend here. 4. Be prepared to leave any large bags you bring into the mall with a bag storage agent has most of the large stores like El Costo and Titan do not allow you to bring anything larger than an over the shoulder purse or fanny pack into their stores. This actually works out well as you won’t have to lug your roller bag or a large backpack through the stores while shopping and the entire process is secure, but there can sometimes be long lines to turn in or retrieve the bags from the storage area. 5. If you’re visiting the mall with friends, it is very likely that you won’t want to spend a lot of time in the same stores depending on your shopping lists . Be sure to set up a prearranged meeting point and time for lunch or when you’re ready to leave. 6. For all my English-speaking friends, it’s helpful to learn a little Spanish before you go to the mall and to Panama altogether. Some of the workers in the mall will speak a little English, but most will speak Spanish only and you will have a much better shopping experience if you learn a little Spanish. You can also use Google translate and some of the store workers will use it to communicate with you if they don’t speak English but you can save yourself a lot of time by learning a few basic shopping phrases like how to ask for your size and how to order your food . 7. Finally, when purchasing from some of the more budget, friendly stores, like El Costo and Titan, check the clothes carefully to make sure the size on the price tag matches the size sewn into the clothing. Also check for defects as the reason some of these clothes are priced so low is because they were not perfectly made. The stores also have fitting rooms where you can try on Items before you purchase them and this comes in really handy as well.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 21 January 2024
  • TSG365
    San Diego, California101 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved it, Great Deals
    Use Uber to go here, very cheap. Deals for days and if you like shopping you will shop until you drop! There is something here for everyone. I don’t believe there are 700 stores in this mall as I did walk around the entire thing, but it took me 5 hours to go through it. Have comfy shoes on to do the trek. Start on the first floor and see if you can work your way all the way to the other end. When you get to the second floor, it doesn’t seem like the more exciting stores are up there. In general, some of the stores start to blend together and look like they sell the same stuff but different names. You have to pay to use the restroom, but if you have a receipt from Paul restaurant, that will get you in for free. The bathrooms are nothing special.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 25 February 2024
  • kathyh6642017
    Bellingham, Washington120 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shoppers paradise
    We visited this mall a couple of times as we used public transportation and the station is right across the street. Had a couple lunches in the food court. Service wasn't great but food okay. Went into numerous shops and the grocery store as well. It's cool/air conditioned, clean and modern. Toilets cost to use. It was very busy the times we were there.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 February 2024
  • Jam_Travel_Regular
    43 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Download the map before you go
    It’s certainly large. It took me 3 days to properly explore it. There are no signs or directions so go on the website and download the map. Figure out which stores you want to go to. You will find the range from discount stores to a couple of high end brands. The brand name stores were actually more expensive than usual in this mall.. el costo, Conway, Steven’s and Dorian’s were my favs. The bathrooms have a fee to enter. I did not use any so cannot speak to the condition. Plenty of food courts and small restaurants so you will not lack for food options. Wear comfortable walking shoes - not many mall seats and usually full of young men lounging so you will not get to sit down until you go to the food court If you are visiting - stay at the adjoining Marriott which opens right into the mall. Download some Spanish shipping phrases if you do not speak the language and always ask for your tourist discount if available
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 22 March 2024
  • Petula2014
    Arima, Trinidad27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Consistent and quality service.
    Consistent and quality service as a result of the commitment of staff. Great service from Suheil, Karen, Kevin, Ruben and Mokoli. Clean environment and great food. Love the atmosphere by the pool.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 May 2024
  • Trini K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent service
    I had a wonderful experience. We were greeted by Yira who took the time to inform us of all of the services and introduced us to the loyalty plan. Breakfast was perfect with fresh fruit and juices, excellent coffee and a contination of the efficient service.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 May 2024
  • Shirmane F
    Ocho Rios, Jamaica23 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Albrook Mall is huge and has a wide variety of stores
    Let me tell you something, you could get lost in the mall. There are so many stores but you have to check around not all the stores are cheap. Also, tourist should walk with their passport for discounts (in some stores). The food court can be overwhelming. There is a free bathroom at the foodcourt, otherwise you have to pay, however, it's like 25 cents to use the bathroom. The bathroom is clean. There is a gaming arcade on the upper floor, that place will take your money but it's a definite must visit if traveling with children. Also wear comfortable shoes. There is free wifi in areas of the mall.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 15 June 2024
  • Manaaaahhh
    Trinidad and Tobago11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Albrook Mall
    A big mall with a lot of stores, the majority of which are repeated throughout the mall but they often carry different merchandise. There are 3 food courts in this mall that offers a decent amount of food options. Very limited seating options outside of the food court. Be prepared to pay for certain bathrooms: upstairs Magic Zone food court, and Giraffe Food court.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 June 2024
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baldtomato
Vancouver, Canada100 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We got dropped off at Entrance "E" (Elephant" which leads directly to the famed carousel (and also food court). Most shops that are American franchises seem to be selling at USA prices, so if you're a tourist from N.America, there's probably no point. Food court runs at $5 to $10 per person before drinks so that's decent for value. We ate, walked for half an hour and concluded we'd rather invest our time somewhere else. So my review might be slightly unfair as we had probably not walked thru more than 1/8 of the mall.
Written 3 January 2020
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PanamaVagabond
Chitre, Panama309 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Albrook Mall is the largest Mall in Panama. It is huge! The entire length of the mall is equal to seven football fields.

Planning to get some exercise? This is a great place to go walking. Walking from one end to the other will take half a day's time.

Albrook Mall is a great place to shop, stay, or plan your travels while in Panama City.

At one end is the newly opened Panama Marriott Hotel. (Read our separate review of the hotel here on Trip Advisor.)

The National Bus Terminal is connected to the Mall on the second floor. It is also very easy to cross the street on the ground floor. The Bus Terminal is where you will catch transportation to any other location in Panama and even to the Frontera (Costa Rica Border). There is also one bus that comes from Costa Rica.

The sad part of this review is reporting how many storefronts have closed inside of the Mall. This was the result of the pandemic. Slowly, but surely, new businesses are opening up.

Even with the closures, there are more than enough places to find whatever it is you are looking for.

For those traveling from the interior, get off the bus and spend a night at the Panama Marriott Hotel.

Want to explore Panama City... The Panama Metro (Line 1) is connected to the bus station. Just take the escalator up to walk over the busy Corredor Norte and then take the escalators down to the metro line.

If Panama is the "Bridge that connects the Americas" then Albrook Mall is the "Bridge that connects Panama City".

Travel, shopping, eating, and even staying at a hotel is all possible within this one structure.
Written 16 November 2022
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Amit H
Navi Mumbai, India40 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Solo
Only one word to describe it.. HUGE !!! There are plenty of shops across all brands and variety of options to choose from. The food court is decent. The mall is well connected and buses and taxis are available. The closing time is unfortunately only 8 pm
Written 19 April 2023
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Richard M
Phoenix, AZ452 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
The mall has almost anything you can want in Panama. From small places to eat, a supermarket, and even a car dealership. It is hectares of land under roof, and takes a long time to wander through. Every shop, due to covid, now takes your temperature and has you use hand disinfectant.
Written 3 March 2021
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traveltibor
Bratislava, Slovakia32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Look for no design marvel, no luxury, no wonderful comfort. Huge center, full of people and chaos. But the important thing is that it is excellently accessible. Buy everything in one place. Gifts and PANAMA souvenirs are 50% cheaper than in the old city center.
Written 14 June 2020
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Shirmane F
Ocho Rios, Jamaica23 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
Let me tell you something, you could get lost in the mall. There are so many stores but you have to check around not all the stores are cheap. Also, tourist should walk with their passport for discounts (in some stores). The food court can be overwhelming. There is a free bathroom at the foodcourt, otherwise you have to pay, however, it's like 25 cents to use the bathroom. The bathroom is clean. There is a gaming arcade on the upper floor, that place will take your money but it's a definite must visit if traveling with children. Also wear comfortable shoes. There is free wifi in areas of the mall.
Written 16 June 2024
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Sabrina Caramelli
Bahia Blanca, Argentina209 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
good place to shop!! You can go at any time of the day since it takes 30 minutes by taxi from the center of Panama. You have to go. If you are really going to buy you will find good prices even if they are not well-known brands. you have to stir and go with time
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Written 29 April 2024
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Michel and Nay
Medellin, Colombia24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
I was a little skeptical about going to the mall, because I live in Florida and we have plenty of them but after visiting that mall we found some great bikes just like everywhere else you have to look around I purchased some polo shirts that were fantastic for $10 in the US. It will cost 50 or more. Just make sure you wash everything in cold water and hang it up. No problem getting a taxi no problem finding a place to eat plenty of food places, some stores are trying to get the same price as retail models. Do your research check on Amazon before you buy
Written 3 August 2023
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TSG365
San Diego, CA101 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Use Uber to go here, very cheap. Deals for days and if you like shopping you will shop until you drop! There is something here for everyone. I don’t believe there are 700 stores in this mall as I did walk around the entire thing, but it took me 5 hours to go through it. Have comfy shoes on to do the trek. Start on the first floor and see if you can work your way all the way to the other end. When you get to the second floor, it doesn’t seem like the more exciting stores are up there. In general, some of the stores start to blend together and look like they sell the same stuff but different names. You have to pay to use the restroom, but if you have a receipt from Paul restaurant, that will get you in for free. The bathrooms are nothing special.
Written 25 February 2024
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E Rich
31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This mall is a fun place to be. The second floor is full of things for kids, like a mini amusement park. There are rides for the kids by the food court as well as a play area and a giant gorilla for photo ops. There is a train that runs throughout the mall if your legs get tired. There is a huge Merry-Go-Round on the ground floor. Lots of unexpected things to see as you walk around. All of the new and designer shops are here as well as a market. It's huge so give yourself enough time to see it all. At Christmas it's decorated with dozens of Christmas trees and each store tries outdo the others in their decorations. It's very friendly and a great place to spend a couple of hours .. it's bright and clean.
Written 9 February 2020
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