{"id":383,"date":"2018-05-28T14:34:47","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T06:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palawanisland.com.ph\/?p=383"},"modified":"2019-06-15T18:36:18","modified_gmt":"2019-06-15T10:36:18","slug":"puerto-princesa-where-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palawanisland.com.ph\/wordpress\/puerto-princesa-where-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"PUERTO PRINCESA: WHERE TO STAY"},"content":{"rendered":"
Puerto Princesa is huge. It says a lot about the city\u2019s size when it takes you a couple of hours of winding, mountainous roads, plus a half-hour boat ride, to get from the airport to the Subterranean River, and still be in Puerto Princesa.<\/p>\n
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The booming tourism industry gave rise to numerous establishments and accommodations dotting the city, but if you\u2019re looking for comfort away from home, the best place to look for them would be the city center.<\/p>\n
The city center, particularly the area surrounding Rizal Avenue and the Puerto Princesa North Road, has the most concentration of hotels and hostels. Unless you\u2019re really gearing towards spending the night on an island, we suggest you start your search for hotels here. <\/p>\n
Unlike Manila and other extensively urbanized cities in the Philippines, Puerto Princesa still maintains a provincial vibe, a subdued and relaxed atmosphere. But make no mistake, the city has all the comforts and amenities to keep the consummate urban traveler satisfied. If you ever find yourself having a free day to burn, it won\u2019t be a bad idea to explore the city with its numerous malls, restaurants, bars, and shops.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re in need of specific hotels and inns to benchmark your hotel-hunting, here are the top rated resorts and hotels in Puerto Princesa.<\/p>\n