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The Best Backpacker Accommodations in Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Spend lazy days in the shared hammocks at Bamboo Hostel Palawan
Spend lazy days in the shared hammocks at Bamboo Hostel Palawan | Courtesy of Bamboo Hostel Palawan / Expedia

Many who travel to Palawan have their sights set on places like El Nido or Coron. Stopovers in Puerto Princesa are usually kept as short and as low-cost as possible. For travellers who want to keep accommodation expenses in Puerto at a minimum, here are great hostels and B&Bs that do the trick.

Bamboo Bed & Breakfast Palawan

Budget Hotel, Eco Hotel, Hostel

Bamboo Hostel Palawan
© Bamboo Hostel Palawan / Hotels.com

Forget the tiny, bunkbed-crowded spaces you’ve gotten used to at typical hostels and savor a place that exudes the relaxing Palawan vibe. Stay as close to nature as one can get in Bamboo Hostel’s gazebo dorm, falling asleep to the soothing sounds of nature and waking up with the sun. The bamboo gazebo sits in the property garden and houses up to ten mattresses, each with an individual mosquito net to ensure a peaceful slumber. Guests wake up to homemade waffles and pancakes and can spend their days reading the hours away on a hammock in their bamboo gazebo lounge. Alternatively, more active types can set off on one of the many tours organized by the hostel. Their other accommodations include tents, a private fan room, and an air-conditioned one as well.

Uyang Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast, Hotel

Uyang Bed and Breakfast
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With its wooden details and outdoor dining area, this bed and breakfast feels very open and relaxed. The individual patios before each room also add a nice touch. Being near the airport, it is also near a busy road, but it’s far enough up a side street to keep away any unwanted noise. Their most basic accommodation, which sleeps two, starts at only 820 PHP ($16). It’s simple, clean and complete, making for a very comfortable and budget-friendly pick when travelling with a partner.

By the Bay Jacana B&B

Bed and Breakfast, Hotel

By the Bay Jacana Bed and Breakfast
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Another affordable choice when travelling with a companion is By the Bay Jacana B&B, tucked away amidst the greenery of Bancao-Bancao. Plants and trees fill the property and Pristine Beach sits close by, giving it a very natural, cozy feel. All rooms are air-conditioned, a life saver in the heat and humidity of Puerto Princesa. There are also only seven rooms in total, so the staff are able to accommodate guests warmly and attentively. Hammocks complete the serene, laid-back energy that Palawan’s all about.

Butterfly Totem Guesthouse

Budget Hotel, Guesthouse

Butterfly Totem Guesthouse
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With just a handful of guest rooms, Butterfly Totem can only accommodate up to 25 guests at a time, so neither the place nor staff will ever get too busy. Their dormitory room can sleep up to eight people and houses the shared bathroom in the room itself. This shared accommodation comes with air-conditioning, a TV, and a hot and cold shower. Charging only 500 PHP ($10) a bed, it’s complete, comfortable, and easy on the wallet. Their private room options include a standard deluxe room, which sleeps up to three guests, and a family suite, which sleeps up to eight.

Siete Verano Guest House

Budget Hotel, Hostel

Siete Verano Guest House
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For those on an extremely tight budget, this Japanese-themed hostel is the perfect choice. Costing only 250 PHP ($5) a bed in their eight-occupant shared room, Siete Verano is as affordable as it gets. They do a superb job at keeping the premises clean, and each guest is assigned a personal locker for the safe keeping of belongings. No-frills necessities at a bargain — just the way backpackers like it.

Ezy Stay Pension

Budget Hotel, Hostel

Ezy Stay Pension
Ezy Stay Pension / Hotels.com

Another value-for-money stay is Ezy Stay Pension. A bed at their shared room goes for as little as 350 PHP ($7) and backpackers travelling with a buddy can make the affordable upgrade to a standard private room, costing each traveller just 50 PHP ($1) more. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with complimentary toiletries and slippers — a nice touch for the nomadic traveller. Guests are also met by a warm host, ready to share travel tips and recommendations to any guest walking through their doors.

If you’re planning a full exploration of the country, make sure to check out our guide to the best B&Bs in the Philippines. It’s packed with plenty of budget-friendly stays – all bookable on Culture Trip.

About the author

Lover of food, sunsets and the beach, live music and TV sitcoms, places, people, and their stories. Fan of Jack Johnson, Abraham Joffe, Brandon Stanton, Ellen DeGeneres, and Morrie Schwartz. Enjoys discovering hidden wonders and underrated beautiful things. | Palawan, Philippines

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