Palenque is one of the most impressive Mayan archaeological sites in Mexico, it encompasses all types of travelers. The offer of hotels in Palenque is very wide. Where should I stay in Palenque?
On the occasions that I have visited Palenque I have stayed in different hotels and areas, each one has its characteristics, I like to try, what I am going to do to him. I detail the place for you to choose which would be your area and ideal hotel in Palenque.
Palenque and surroundings:
La archaeological zone of Palenque is located at 5 kilometers away from town of Palenque. In the town there is a varied offer of lodgings, which extend along the road that leads to the archaeological zone. Before the entrance to the Palenque natural park, there is a very popular lodging area known as the Panchán.
The hotels on the road are usually in gardens and spacious facilities, where you are more in touch with nature. Let's see the characteristics of each area so that you can choose better.
Areas to sleep in Palenque:
- PALENQUE PEOPLE: Although the town is not a very nice place to say, you have the convenience of having different tourist services. Those who like local environments, walk through the park and go out to dinner makes you the evening. There are many bars in the main street of Palenque, I do not recommend visiting them, to avoid possible messes.
- HOTELS ON THE ROAD TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA: this type of hotels are usually hotel models that offer all the services, so the traveler does not need to leave and he stays resting in the facilities. Many groups of tourists in circuit stay in these hotels, very comfortable and beautiful. Those who travel by car can also be comfortable.
- PANCAN ZONE: One of the most popular areas among travelers and backpackers is known as the Panchán, where several hotels and hostels are grouped near the entrance to the Palenque National Park. In Panchán there is a relaxed atmosphere, where travelers who want to share find it easy to get together with others. There are several agencies so that you do not have to go to the town to hire excursions, the Panchán offers all the services.
Public transport in Palenque:
Lto bus terminal It is located in the town of Palenque The groups that take you to the archaeological zone of Palenque pass right across the street. They leave you at the different hotels on the road and in the Panchán. There are 6 kilometers between the town and the archaeological zone of Palenque, 8 pesos the way. They pass continuously throughout the day.
Many hotels offer airport transfers, if applicable. Check this option directly with them.
Our criteria to recommend accommodation
The accommodations are divided according to budget:
- Economic budget: from 100 to 600 Mexican pesos (mxn).
- Average budget: from 600 to 2,000 mxn.
- High budget: 2,000 mxn onwards.
Si reservations through the blog it is not more expensive, you benefit equally from the offers, and it is a way of support my work when receiving a commission with your reservation. All accommodations have their direct booking link.
The hotels that I recommend neither invite me nor pay me to be on this list. I always choose my accommodations according to my criteria, I think it is the most correct way to be able to talk freely about the places and not to advertise for the fact that they pay you or invite you to sleep.
We also think of families, many of you travel with children. Hotels usually have parking for their customers, so you will not have any problems parking.
HOTELS IN PALENQUE
Accommodations in the town of Palenque:
The town of Palenque is not a town where one goes expressly, of those places that if you do not visit nothing happens. Obviously all places have their grace and there are services that will be useful.
POSADA NACHA'N KA'AN: Those of you looking for an inexpensive inn, I think it's a good place to stay with very good prices LOCATION: It is located very close to the Palenque bus station and near the town park. HOTEL DESCRIPTION: air-conditioned rooms, some with shared bathroom and family with private bathroom SERVICES: lockers, common area and WIFI THE BEST: Great value for the price Economic budget
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HOTEL MAYA RUE: meets expectations, cozy and comfortable LOCATION: It is located near Palenque bus station, comfortable and centrally locatedHOTEL DESCRIPTION: rooms with air conditioning, cable TV and private bathroom SERVICES: breakfast included, parking and WIFI THE BEST: Great value for the price PERSONAL OPINION: comfortable and practical Average budget
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HOTEL CHABLIS PALENQUE: Exceeds expectations, cozy and fantastic attention from the staff LOCATION: It is located near the Palenque bus station, comfortable and central, just opposite you have a great restaurant HOTEL DESCRIPTION: rooms with air conditioning, cable TV and private bathroom SERVICES: good restaurant, pool, parking and WIFI THE BEST: excellent value for money and personal PERSONAL OPINION: highly recommended, comfortable and practical. To go with children. Average budget
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HOTEL MAYA TULIPANES: It's similar to Chablis in concept, services and location, both I liked a lot LOCATION: It is located near the Palenque bus station, comfortable and central, just opposite you have a great restaurant HOTEL DESCRIPTION: rooms with air conditioning, cable TV and private bathroom SERVICES: good restaurant, pool, parking and WIFI THE BEST: excellent value for money and personal PERSONAL OPINION: highly recommended, comfortable and practical, with good service. Average budget
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Accommodations on the road to Palenque ruins:
If you go by car this area is ideal, there is a lot of tourism in circuit to these hotels, prepared as all inclusive, with all the services you may need.
HOTEL PARAÍSO INN: If you travel by car I recommend it a lot, for its good quality-price LOCATION: is located at 5,5 kilometers from the town, in the middle of the forest, a joy HOTEL DESCRIPTION: It resembles a roadside motel, with private parking that goes directly to the room. Excellent and spacious rooms with air conditioning, cable TV, private bathroom and whirlpool SERVICES: WIFI, breakfast area. There are good restaurants nearby THE BEST: excellent value for money and personal PERSONAL OPINION: highly recommended, in the middle of the forest, a joy to go out early in the morning to see birds or monkeys. Your whirlpool tub 🙂 Average budget
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HOTEL MISSION PALENQUE: a classic in the Palenque area, of the first to receive circuits. Large hotel with all facilities and services LOCATION: is located at 3 kilometers from the town, road to the ruins HOTEL DESCRIPTION: rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning, telephone and cable TV SERVICES: restaurant, gym, swimming pool, bicycle rental service, tennis courts THE BEST: a hotel that does not fail, the big guys with all the services PERSONAL OPINION: I like the smaller hotels, but the place offers a lot. Ideal to go with children. Average budget
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ALDEA DEL HALACH HUINIC HOTEL: another classic in the Palenque area, large hotel with all the facilities and services LOCATION: is located at 2 kilometers from the town, road to the ruins HOTEL DESCRIPTION: Rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning and cable TV SERVICES: restaurant, pool, WIFI THE BEST: facilities, private terrace with hammocks and quality-price PERSONAL OPINION: I'm from smaller hotels, I liked the facilities and the place. Great to go with children. Average budget
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Accommodations in the Panchán:
The most backpacker area, as well as hostels in the town of Palenque. Here, travelers usually gather, there are cheap places and varied restaurants.
KIN BALAM PALENQUE CABINS: they are in front of Panchán, I have not been but they recommended them to me. I think the Panchán has been somewhat neglected in its facilities, although the backpacker sometimes seeks more environment than comfort. Here there is atmosphere and comfort LOCATION: is located at 4,5 kilometers from the town, in front of the Panchán HOTEL DESCRIPTION: cabins with private bathroom in very nice gardens SERVICES: restaurant, pool, WIFI THE BEST: facilities, private terrace with hammocks and quality-price PERSONAL OPINION: I'm from smaller hotels, I liked the facilities and the place. Great to go with children. Budget-medium
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THE PANCHAN: several lodgings that share a hammock and restaurant area, backpacker atmosphere LOCATION: It is located at 4,5 kilometers from the town HOTEL DESCRIPTION: cabins with private bathroom in very nice gardens SERVICES: restaurant, pool, WIFI THE BEST: the hostel and backpacker atmosphere that there is in the place PERSONAL OPINION: Prices have been rising without making major improvements in the facilities. Budget-medium
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Palenque and its surroundings offer many accommodations, so I leave a list with the Palenque deals for your travel dates.
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