Palenque
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Dorm beds in Palenque, Mexico range from $14 to $50/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 5 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 4, Jul 5, Jul 6.
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Hostel prices in Palenque, Mexico
A typical dorm night in Palenque runs about $14.
Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $14/night) and September the most expensive (from $14/night).
At $14/night and up, Palenque is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Mexico.
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Local knowledge for Palenque
Where to stay
Most backpackers skip the town and stay at El Panchán, the cluster of jungle cabañas (Margarita & Ed's, Jungle Palace) on the road to the ruins about 5km out, where you fall asleep to howler monkeys and walk to the park gate. If you want to be near the ADO station, restaurants, and colectivos, La Cañada on the edge of town and the streets around Parque Central are the cheaper, more practical base.
Getting around
- Take the white colectivos that run the road between town, El Panchán, and the ruins every 10 to 15 minutes; they cost a few pesos versus a taxi, and you flag them down anywhere along the route.
- Get to the archaeological site right at the 8am opening to beat both the midday heat and the tour buses rolling in from the cruise crowd around 10.
- Book Agua Azul and Misol-Ha as a single combo day trip from a town agency on Avenida Juárez instead of two separate taxis; one shared van covers both waterfalls for far less.
When to go
Rooms are cheapest during the rainy low season from June through October, and they fill up over the December and January holidays plus Semana Santa in March or April, so book ahead for those weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Palenque cost per night?
Dorm beds in Palenque currently range from $14 to $50/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Palenque?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Palenque are July 4, July 5, July 6.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Palenque?
HostelHawk currently tracks 5 hostels in Palenque, Mexico.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Palenque?
Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in Palenque, with dorm beds from $14/night.
Is Palenque affordable compared to other hostel cities in Mexico?
Palenque is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Mexico, with dorm prices starting from $14/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Palenque?
Most backpackers skip the town and stay at El Panchán, the cluster of jungle cabañas (Margarita & Ed's, Jungle Palace) on the road to the ruins about 5km out, where you fall asleep to howler monkeys and walk to the park gate. If you want to be near the ADO station, restaurants, and colectivos, La Cañada on the edge of town and the streets around Parque Central are the cheaper, more practical base.
What is the best time of year to visit Palenque?
Rooms are cheapest during the rainy low season from June through October, and they fill up over the December and January holidays plus Semana Santa in March or April, so book ahead for those weeks.