San Juan (La Union)
Cosy, attractive rooms with exposed brickwork, a quiet beach that gets OK surf, and a German owner who makes his own German sausage. The owner has an…
Must-see hotels in North Luzon
Sagada
If you don't mind long walks, consider this option in a citrus grove 2km from the town centre. It has a huge, beautiful banquet hall and top-notch doubles…
North Luzon
This three-storey, ever-expanding concrete building by the sea offers bright rooms with modern clean beds, hot water and working internet. There's an on…
San Juan (La Union)
This is the swankiest choice in the area. Understated bungalows have slate tile floors, bamboo-and-wood details and cool bathrooms, many with a window…
The Cordillera
The most isolated lodge in Batad is also one of the most beautiful, situated just by Tappia Waterfall. There are two rooms and fantastic views wherever…
Banaue
Located 500m up the road from the main town, 7th Heaven's has four rooms that are basic but clean and cheery. Each has its own bathroom outside the rooms,…
Baguio
Easily the best hostel in Baguio, with a creative cafe/common area and friendly, clued-up staff who can arrange tours throughout the Cordillera. Dorm beds…
The Cordillera
The Hillside has clean rooms, hot showers and a lovely verandah on which to eat your malawach (Yemeni flatbread), shakshuka (eggs scrambled with tomatoes)…
The Cordillera
An absolute gem of a place sitting above a rice paddy and overlooking the tiny village of Cambulo. The owner Conchita single-handedly keeps everything…
Sagada
The George is located in a brightly tiled building, and while its rooms are simple, the doubles come with TVs and shower's reliably flow with hot water –…
Baguio
This place just southeast of SM Mall has 90 beds spread over a variety of spotless dorm rooms. Note, the four-bed dorms cost the same as the 20-bed dorms…
Batanes
Run by friendly Mon and Crisan, this very central guesthouse above a busy, chaotic grocery store offers small rooms, a guest kitchen and a small…
North Luzon
With a surprisingly grand lobby full of woodcarvings, Renzo is Laoag’s best bargain. Its lemon-scented en-suite rooms are spacious, cool and quiet. If you…
Vigan
This bright blue-and-yellow B&B looks much more posh from the outside than in, but offers smart, spacious rooms in an excellent central location. The…
Baguio
Mile Hi's motto is ‘clean, cosy, comfy’, and frankly it would be hard to argue with that. Located in Camp John Hay’s duty-free shopping centre, it has…
Banaue
Not only is Randy a great and knowledgeable host whose brain you may wish to pick about all things Banaue, but he runs a ship-shape guesthouse with some…
Sagada
Not only is this about the cheapest guesthouse we've found here, but it's also one of the warmest and quietest, set up on the hill over the south road…
Baguio
This snazzy spot near SM Mall has tastefully austere rooms with inviting beds, polished wooden floors and colourful prints. The suites, with king-sized…
Sagada
You’ll find exceptional-value, bright, big rooms here, with friendly service, clean sheets and reliable hot showers in the attached bathrooms. Wi-fi comes…
Baguio
Though modest in their furnishings, these rooms are brand new and in a couldn't-be-more-central-if-you-tried location. Perks include power showers and…
Sagada
The simple doubles, better than most in town, are fine value. Davey's overlooks the plaza in the middle of town and has a big fireplace in the downstairs…
The Cordillera
Rooms here might be pokey, but they come thoughtfully equipped with mosquito nets, and chirpy Mr Romeo, with his red betel-nut smile, is quite a character.
San Juan (La Union)
Staying at this colourful, chilled-out hostel is kind of like staying at a friend's place: you come, you surf, you relax with your fellow wanderers on…
San Juan (La Union)
While the name of this resort is oddly ominous, the place itself – a German-run hotel – is right on the beach and is decked out with bright colors and…
North Luzon
Originally built to house the wedding guests of the Marcos' daughter Irene, this sprawling resort on the coast has a casino and is popular with high…
San Juan (La Union)
A Danish-owned hotel that sits right above the most popular surf break, offering great service and one of the best restaurants on the beach. The two-room…
North Luzon
Bright concrete rooms with floral bed sheets create a U-shape around a big, inviting pool, and frame a stunning view over Capones and Camara Islands. It's…
North Luzon
On the pro side, this hotel is close to the main bus terminals, has a pool, and its restaurant serves some of the best pizza and coffee in town. Plus, the…
San Juan (La Union)
Awesome may be a little too flattering, but with David and Grace as gracious hosts, plus spacious bathrooms, cheery shades of yellow and firm queen-sized…
North Luzon
Remarkably good value for a central, efficiently run business hotel, Joselina has clearly employed better interior designers than most of the competition:…
Batanes
The rooms at this diving lodge are all warm hues and floral-patterned linens. There are numerous activities on offer, from diving trips off the south end…
Baguio
Beyond the Slaughterhouse Terminal, this warm and inviting backpacker special is reminiscent of cosy pinewood guesthouses in Sagada. Rooms in the annex at…
Crystal Beach Resort & Campsite
North Luzon
Catch-all Crystal Beach Resort & Campsite offers everything from camping to a handful of solid bungalows over a giant swathe of shaded sand. Here you'll…
North Luzon
Beachfront cheapie with colourful, basic, fan-cooled rooms and a 2nd-floor balcony that wraps around the building (so best hope you get on with your…
Batanes
Overlooking the sea, a five-minute walk south of Basco, Octagon is a fussy yet comfortable trio of spacious rooms, all bright floral patterns and…
North Luzon
A study in austerity, the rooms at the Isabel are generally small, but the beds are comfy and the tiled floors sparkle. The soundproofing is quite good…
Banaue
The rooms here are simple and open onto a cosy common area. Those on the 2nd and 3rd floors come equipped with tables and warm blankets. Cheaper bathroom…
North Luzon
Bay’s has a lively beachfront location, with rooms that are clean but uninspiring, unlike the bay views from their windows. The restaurant does a…
Baguio
It's a bit out of the centre but this is one of the best midrange deals in town: clean, spacious and equipped with flat-screen TVs. It's located under the…
The Cordillera
Tinglayan's swishest option, conveniently located on the main road, has en-suite rooms with hot water, as well as basic digs with shared facilities. There…
