The are lots of Baguio hotels because tourism and Education are the pillars of city’s economy.There are lots of choices for your accommodation throughout the city. Here are some recommendations based on your needs, your wants, and your budget.

General Tips when Choosing Budget Accommodations in Baguio City

Hotel location is not a big issue in general. Most parts of the city can be reached by taxis for less than PHP 70. Location will matter only if you prefer to walk for the most part. Unlike most cities around the world, cab drivers in Baguio do not expect tips. They will give you your change up to the last peso. Now, it’s up to you if you want to give a tip or not.

Go to Agoda.com if you want to play it safe, or you can also go directly to a hotel’s website to book rooms. This is practically a must during peak months (summer), but not so much during the rainy season (where there aren’t a lot of tourists, see next point)

Hotels slash their rates in off-peak months, by as much as 50 percent. They may even throw in free breakfast and stuff.

Now, let me list down some of the places that I have reviewed during my stay in Baguio City from July 11^th to 14^th, 2014.

Baguio Hotels: Carlone’s Place

Carlone’s Place hotel

Location: Session Rd corner North Drive, near Victory Liner Depot

Rates: Cheapest rooms at PHP 600 per night for a single deluxe room.

Rating: Annoyingly Unforgettable

Features:

Basic Bed and Breakfast

Shared toilet and bath

Wi-Fi

PRO: Carlone’s Place is just a few steps away from the Victory Liner Bus Terminal and that’s probably its main advantage over other lodging establishments: it’s the first low-cost hotel that you’ll see.

CON: Unfortunately, it’s probably the worst one you’ll ever find. Scant furnishing, terrible ventilation, chipped off wall paint. This is just like one of those decrepit short-stay motels in Cubao, Quezon City.

Verdict: No. Just no.

Baguio Hotels: Holiday Park Hotel

Holiday Park Hotel

Location: Abanao Extension St., near Good Taste Restaurant.

Rates: Php 1800 for a two-person room, Php 1500 for same during off-peak season

Rating: Best Value for Money

Features:

Your own Toilet and Bath

CATV and Wi-Fi

Housekeeping

Non-crowded elevator

PRO: The rooms are clean and well-furnished. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. It’s just a short walk from a number of touristy places like Café by the Ruins, Good Taste Restaurant, and Burnham Park. Another five-minute walk and it’s the famed (or now-infamous?) Session Road.

CONS: No room service, but 24/7 food establishments surround the entire building and that includes the famous Good Taste Restaurant, also open 24/7.

A Deluxe Suite at Holiday Park Hotel Baguio

Verdict: If you’re after privacy, zero hassles and proximity to a lot of tourist-oriented areas and you’re willing to shell out a bit extra, this is the place to go. This was where I stayed.

Baguio Hotels: Upstairs Bed and Bath

Upstairs Bed and Bath

Location: Near junction of Leonard Wood Rd. and North Drive, a 5-minute brisk walk from Victory Liner Terminal.

Rates: Php 250 per night, dorm type

Rating: Best Option for those with a Shoestring Budget.

Features:

Dorm-type accommodation, double-deck beds

Wi-Fi

Shared T&B

PRO: The rooms are clean and well-furnished. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The interior looks very elegant and relaxing. And best of all – it’s really dirt-cheap!

CONS: Shared accommodation means you’ll have to be able to tolerate lots of snoring roommates.

Verdict: If you’re after a decent, no frills, super affordable, basic place to stay, then this one’s for you.

Baguio Hotels: Other notable establishments

Paladin Hotel – just across Holiday Park hotel. Rates are around 33 percent lower than Holiday Park. They currently run an off-peak promo: 500Php pax, minimum of 2 per room.
Paladin Hotel

Eurotel – rates start at Php 800 a night, but Eurotel is quite infamous for being a “lover’s hotel”. The taxi drivers I’ve spoken with beg to differ, so it’s really up to you.

Eurotel Baguio

Do you have questions about the hotels featured in this article? Or do you have your own recommendations? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below!

Baguio Hotels: Where to Stay in Baguio City on a Budget