Cebu is a good place to spend your annual vacation. Aside from the white sand beaches and awe-inspiring mountain retreats, the city itself is a good place for visitors to explore. While there are many hotels and inns around the Queen City of the South, the room rates of most of these places can take a big bite of the budget of any traveler.
Cebu Provincial Capitol – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
So, we came up with a list of five places where backpackers or budget-conscious travelers can stay in the city for PHP500 or less a night.
Cebu Guest Inn
The Cebu Guest Inn is an affordable place where visitors can stay in Cebu. Also known as the Cebu Vacation Hotel, the Cebu Guest Inn is located along the Holy Family Road, Nivel Hills, Cebu City. It is situated close to the iconic Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (formerly Cebu Plaza Hotel). Aside from the regular rooms, the Cebu Guest Inn also has dorm-type rooms that are ideal for the family or a group of friends. The rate for their dorm-type rooms is PHP350 per person per night.
Cebu Guest Inn
The Cebu Guest Inn is an affordable place where visitors can stay in Cebu. Also known as the Cebu Vacation Hotel, the Cebu Guest Inn is located along the Holy Family Road, Nivel Hills, Cebu City. It is situated close to the iconic Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (formerly Cebu Plaza Hotel). Aside from the regular rooms, the Cebu Guest Inn also has dorm-type rooms that are ideal for the family or a group of friends. The rate for their dorm-type rooms is PHP350 per person per night.
Cebu Guest Inn – image source: Cebu Guest Inn Facebook Page
8th Street Guest House
Located close to the Cebu IT Park, the 8th Street Guest House is ideal for backpackers who love going out at night in Cebu. Aside from offering a place to stay, the hostel also offers motorbike rentals to visitors who want to be more mobile while staying in the Queen City of the South. Rates for the dorm-type rooms at the hostel start at PHP350 per person per night. They also have air-conditioned rooms good for ten persons at PHP2500, which is equivalent to PHP250 per person per night. In addition, they also have a family room good for four at PHP950, which is equivalent to less than PHP240 per person per night. The 8th Street Guest House is located along Sanson Road, Lahug, Cebu City.
Located close to the Cebu IT Park, the 8th Street Guest House is ideal for backpackers who love going out at night in Cebu. Aside from offering a place to stay, the hostel also offers motorbike rentals to visitors who want to be more mobile while staying in the Queen City of the South. Rates for the dorm-type rooms at the hostel start at PHP350 per person per night. They also have air-conditioned rooms good for ten persons at PHP2500, which is equivalent to PHP250 per person per night. In addition, they also have a family room good for four at PHP950, which is equivalent to less than PHP240 per person per night. The 8th Street Guest House is located along Sanson Road, Lahug, Cebu City.
8th Street Guest House – image source: 8th Street Guest House Facebook Page
Sugbutel Family Hotel
The Sugbutel Family Hotel can be considered as among the first Cebuano-owned hotel offering dorm-type accommodations in a hotel setting. It is one ride away from two of the biggest malls in the Queen City of the South, SM City Cebu and Robinson’s Galleria Cebu. Located close to the port area, it is ideal for travelers looking for a place to stay after arriving by boat from the different islands in the Visayas. Prices of the dorm-type rooms start at PHP265 per person per day. The Sugbutel Family Hotel is located at the Don Alfredo D. Gothong Centre along S. Osmeña Blvd. cor. Road East in the North Reclamation Area.
The Sugbutel Family Hotel can be considered as among the first Cebuano-owned hotel offering dorm-type accommodations in a hotel setting. It is one ride away from two of the biggest malls in the Queen City of the South, SM City Cebu and Robinson’s Galleria Cebu. Located close to the port area, it is ideal for travelers looking for a place to stay after arriving by boat from the different islands in the Visayas. Prices of the dorm-type rooms start at PHP265 per person per day. The Sugbutel Family Hotel is located at the Don Alfredo D. Gothong Centre along S. Osmeña Blvd. cor. Road East in the North Reclamation Area.
Sugbutel Family Hotel – image source: Sugbutel Family Hotel Facebook Page
Tropical Hostel Cebu
Visitors looking for a place within walking distance from a mall, pubs, and convenience stores may find the Tropical Hostel Cebu ideal for their needs. Situated within walking distance of the Mabolo Church, the hotel is also a good place for travelers who want to attend early morning mass during their stay. The Tropical Hostel Cebu is located along MJ Cuenco Avenue, Mabolo, Cebu City. It is one ride away from Ayala Center Cebu and within walking distance from SM City Cebu. Prices of their accommodations start at around PHP400 per person per night.
Visitors looking for a place within walking distance from a mall, pubs, and convenience stores may find the Tropical Hostel Cebu ideal for their needs. Situated within walking distance of the Mabolo Church, the hotel is also a good place for travelers who want to attend early morning mass during their stay. The Tropical Hostel Cebu is located along MJ Cuenco Avenue, Mabolo, Cebu City. It is one ride away from Ayala Center Cebu and within walking distance from SM City Cebu. Prices of their accommodations start at around PHP400 per person per night.
Tropical Hostel Cebu – image source: booking.com
TR3ATS Guest House
TR3ATS Guest House may be the last hotel on this list, but it definitely is not the least important. The TR3ATS Guest House prides itself as an affordable alternative to a hotel. It is ideal for travelers who have to stick to a budget. Located along V. Rama Avenue, it is one ride away from the uptown area of the Queen City of the South. Even as their rates are cheap, their service is definitely first class. Accommodations at TR3ATS Guest House start at PHP300 per person per night.
TR3ATS Guest House may be the last hotel on this list, but it definitely is not the least important. The TR3ATS Guest House prides itself as an affordable alternative to a hotel. It is ideal for travelers who have to stick to a budget. Located along V. Rama Avenue, it is one ride away from the uptown area of the Queen City of the South. Even as their rates are cheap, their service is definitely first class. Accommodations at TR3ATS Guest House start at PHP300 per person per night.
TR3ATS Guest House – image source: TR3ATS Guest House Facebook Page
These are just five of places where visitors to the Queen City of the South can stay in without having to spend a small fortune.
Note: Prices may change without prior notice. Room rates may be higher during the annual Sinulog Festival in January.
Note: Prices may change without prior notice. Room rates may be higher during the annual Sinulog Festival in January.
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