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8 Affordable AirBnbs in Puerto Princesa To Book for Your Trip
Live like royalty without breaking the bank!
By: Yoorekka Team | April 01, 2021
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Enjoy the tropical haven that is Palawan while staying within your budget!
Image: Subli Guest Cabins
Puerto Princesa City is a vibrant city, full of life, energy and activity. Whether you want to go island hopping, visit a coffee shop, watch the sunset on the city Baywalk, or just explore and experience the culture, it will sure be a refreshing activity.
Of course, you may have to stay for one night or more to totally experience the city and all it has to offer. Wondering where to stay in Puerto Princesa? Here is a list of AirBnBs available for a short stay in the city of Puerto Princesa.
1. Nelly’s Nipa Hut
Prices: PhP563 (one bedroom hut) and PhP650 (two bedroom hut) per night
The façade of the two bedroom hut of Nelly’s Nipa Hut
If you want to experience authentic Palaweno living, you might want to try Nelly’s Nipa Hut. Their huts are made of native materials, thus ensuring a cool and relaxing ambiance even in the hottest of summers. They have two huts: the first has two bedrooms, while the other has only one. Both have WiFi access and are walking distance to the beach.
2. Amazing Gecko Bamboo Room
Prices: From PhP495/night
You can feel the chill-out island vibe in the interior furnishings of the Amazing Gecko Bamboo Room.
Another exotic place to stay in Puerto Princesa is Amazing Gecko Bamboo Room, which is part of the Bamboo Nest Dormitory. The place gives you that cast-away vibe with the quiet surrounding amidst the palm and passionfruit trees and its tribal inspired furnishings, but with all the comforts of the modern world. It is only 15 minutes away from the center of the city.
As of March 2021, the room doesn’t accept bookings.
3. Unique Room with Rainforest View in Sabang, Palawan
Prices: From PhP1,248/night
The room’s décor gives it a tribal vibe
This listing in AirBnB is situated in Sabang, Puerto Princesa City, the home of one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park. It is perfect for nature lovers who just want peace, quiet, serenity and a lovely scenery during their vacation. Due to its location, you can enjoy everything Sabang has to offer, from mountaineering, touring inside the Underground River, beach-bumming, and exploring the secret but must-see Sabang Falls.
4. Subli Guest Cabins
Prices: From Php1,196/night
This is a tropical version of mountain cabins abroad.
Subli Guest Cabins are charming little bamboo cabins set in a relaxing and peaceful that has the vibe of a campsite. These Instagram-worthy cabins are not the only things you can enjoy, as you can also relax amongst the shade of the big mango tree and read in the hammocks while interacting with other travelers.
As of March 2021, Subli Guest Cabins still does not accept bookings.
5. Halem's Pad by Sommer Beach Resort
Prices: From PhP1,000/night
The beachfront view in the verandah of Halem’s Pad by Sommer Beach Resort
Located at Sommer Beach Resort, Halem’s Pad is a studio-type bedroom perfect for group sleepovers with family and friends. It has a balcony where you can see the beach and also an astounding view of the sunrise. The beach at the front of the property is perfect for stargazing on clear nights. It is also relatively close to the center of the city, so it won’t be hard to get around.
Check out our list of resorts in Palawan or browse the Travel & Transportation category of the ShoppersGuide Directory.
6. Bahay ni Takeshi Residential Rooms
Prices: From Php1,600/night
The inviting façade of Bahay ni Takeshi Residential Rooms
Bahay Ni Takeshi Residential Rooms is located at the center of the City. It offers a comfortable stay, with amenities like WiFi connection, dryer, and hot tub. Relatively safe and quiet, Bahay ni Takeshi Residential Rooms gives you all the comforts of home even while you are away on vacation.
7. The Place You Are Dreaming Of
Prices: Starts at PhP1,976/night
The view from the garden of Uyuni on the Hill
This place is actually known as Uyuni on the Hill and it is located at Mitra Road on the outskirts of town. It is a quiet and relaxing place with a view of the Puerto Princesa Bay and Salakot Mountains—perfect if you want to rest and be one with nature. But if you want to go sight-seeing or touring around, it’s not hard to find an attraction as the place is near the famed Baker’s Hill and Mitra’s Ranch.
As of March 2021, the room doesn’t accept bookings.
8. Breadhouse Inn-Room 1
Prices: From PhP575/night
Room 1 of the Breadhouse Inn Bedroom
Breadhouse Inn-Room 1 is one of the three rooms inside the Breadhouse Inn, located in the downtown Puerto Princesa near the Puerto Princesa City Baywalk. Clean, quiet, and relaxing, it is also near several supermarkets, public markets, restaurants, and party destinations.
As of March 2021, the room doesn’t accept bookings.
Now that you have seen our choice AirBnB listings in Puerto Princesa, it’s time to choose which accommodation suits you best! But whether you’re staying in a treehouse or a comfortable inn, what matters most is that you have fun staying in Puerto Princesa City.
Which listing are you thinking of booking? Let us know in the comment section below!
All photos were taken from the AirBnB listings of each featured place.
Prices indicated are not yet inclusive of service charges and other fees.
This article was originally published in Yoorekka on May 01, 2018.
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