How to Find Cheap Hotels in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Port-of-Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, and while it is often regarded as an expensive place to visit, a smart traveler can find cheap accommodations in Port-of-Spain with good timing and a little bit of research into the alternatives to international hotels.
Give the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Development Company a call at their offices in Florida at (654) 776-9595, or visit their Web site for booking accommodations (see Resources below).
Look into a hostel stay. There are many hostels and guesthouses in Port-of-Spain, but many of the hostels are all-male or all-female. Many are in a dorm setting. If you want something with a bit more privacy, some hostels offer private rooms and bathrooms.
Rent guesthouses for cheap rates. It may require extra legwork and be very cautious, as there are also some individuals looking to scam tourists.
Get a map of Port-of-Spain and consider the three different regions that make up the city. These include the downtown area, the suburbs and uptown. Based on sightseeing, restaurants and nightlife, choose which region is the best fit for you. Begin your hunt for the right accommodations from here.
Try to plan your vacation during the short, dry season of Petit Carene. The weather is nice and tourists are fewer. Tourists are typically drawn into the primary dry season, which runs January through May. The wet season runs June through December. Missing the peak tourist season means the potential for cheap accommodations.
Know the exports of Port-of-Spain. Asphalt is one of the major exports of this shipping hub of the Caribbean. Check out the port for some interesting views.
Drive through the rainforest to the stunning Caribbean beach of Maracas Bay.
Relax in Queen's Park Savannah, surrounded by buildings constructed during the Spanish colonial era.
