Hotels near Puerto Princesa Airport - PPS, Puerto Princesa City

This location is NOT for the city slickers and resort regulars. It is for those adaptive enough to know that not all conveniences will be available. If you love adventure, slight adversity, navigational challenges, then this is the trip for you. To get to Puerto Princesa, you will have to fly in from either Manila or Cebu, Philippines. The town is located 5 hours south of the busy El Nido. If you book a hotel here, just do it for the night, as you will want to venture out to the rest of this long island. We loved the weather, location, sights, and the food. Plus, the people of the Philippines are so welcoming.

I have stayed outside city in October 2024 at Astoria Resort. I loved that visit. My visit in March 2025 was in Puerto Princesa itself. I was unsure about staying in the city, I'm a country boy. Stayed first few days at Aziza Paradise Hotel. I can recommend this. Not central, but close to Robinson Mall if you want to shop. otherwise has live music nightly. Next stay on that visit, Best Western Ivywall. This hotel was near airport and many attractions historical and gastronomic. I was not in any way disappointed with staying within the city for second time in Palawan. History mayb'e not everyones idea of vacation "fun" but I enjoyed visit to Palawan WW2 museum. Hey I'm an oldie myself ! And so to quote McArthur from WW2..... I will return !

The underground caves are wonderful. If you enjoy craft brewed beers, then a visit to Palawena Brewery is a must. The brewmaster, Noah, is friendly and extremely knowledgeable . You have to try the Honey Brown Ale !

The only point of living in this town is to take a tour of the underground river. The city itself is not made for people, and especially not for tourists. The only tourist street is Rizal Street, there are a few nice restaurants there, and that's it - there is nothing else to do in the city, nowhere to walk.

Worst public ride rates, not regulated, mostly a rip-off. The streets are unsafe with so many potholes, no street cleaners to keep the dust away. I appreciate the vehicles stopping when a person crosses the street.

We didnt spend a lot of time in the Puerto itself sadly, given our resort was 90 minutes away but we made a couple of day trips and Puerto seems more relaxed & laid back than most cities in the Philippines with plenty of activities.