Puerto Princesa Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Puerto Princesa cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Puerto Princesa, Philippines range from $6 to $64/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 30 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 8, Oct 9.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $6.

At $6/night and up, Puerto Princesa is a mid-range hostel destination in Philippines.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 16 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T11:10:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 8 (one night),October 9 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Puerto Princesa

Where to stay

Budget travelers stay along Rizal Avenue in the city center, where tour operators, restaurants, and tricycle routes are all walkable and vans to Sabang or El Nido are easy to catch. A few guesthouses also sit closer to the bay near the city pier, which is quieter at night but adds a short tricycle ride to most errands.

Getting around

The Underground River requires a timed permit, and slots run out weeks ahead during peak months. Sort the permit before you arrive rather than counting on a walk-in slot at Sabang wharf.
Tricycles are the standard in-town transport and cost a fraction of what tour packages charge for the same short distance. Settle on the fare before you get in, as there is no meter.
Vans to El Nido depart from the San Jose Terminal in the city center, not the airport. Comparing prices there directly is usually cheaper than booking the same seat through a city-center tour desk, which adds a commission.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest from June through September when the rainy season keeps visitor numbers low, and fill up fastest from late December through February and again during Holy Week in March or April.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Puerto Princesa cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $6. Dorm beds currently range from $6 to $64/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Puerto Princesa?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Puerto Princesa include October 8, October 9.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Puerto Princesa?

HostelHound currently tracks 30 hostels in Puerto Princesa, Philippines.

Is Puerto Princesa affordable compared to other hostel cities in Philippines?

Puerto Princesa is a mid-range hostel destination in Philippines, with dorm prices starting from $6/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Puerto Princesa?

Budget travelers stay along Rizal Avenue in the city center, where tour operators, restaurants, and tricycle routes are all walkable and vans to Sabang or El Nido are easy to catch. A few guesthouses also sit closer to the bay near the city pier, which is quieter at night but adds a short tricycle ride to most errands.

What is the best time of year to visit Puerto Princesa?

Hostels are cheapest from June through September when the rainy season keeps visitor numbers low, and fill up fastest from late December through February and again during Holy Week in March or April.