Cordillera Administrative Region · Philippines
Where to stay in Baguio
Baguio is a city in Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines, home to about 368,000 people.
- Best months
- December to March
- Nearest airport
- CYZ136 km · Cauayan Airport
- Currency
- PHPPhilippine peso
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Language
- English, Filipino, Taglish
About
About Baguio
Baguio, officially the City of Baguio (Ibaloi: Siudad ne Bagiw; Ilocano: Siudad ti Baguio; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Baguio), is a highly urbanized city in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 368,426 people.
Baguio, to many, is best known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines", with its cool climate making this a spot to escape the chaotic scenes in Manila. The city is also home to tropical pine forests, lending the city the nickname "City of Pines". It serves as a tourist hub in the Cordilleras, serving as a jumping point to other tourist spots like Mount Pulag, Sagada and Banaue. Baguio is considered a city separate from the province of Benguet, but it is considered part of Benguet practically, and it is the economic center for both the province and the Cordillera region.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Baguio
See
- Burnham Park
- Camp John Hay
- Mines View Park
- Session Road
- Lion's Head
- Igorot Stone Kingdom
- Bayan Park in Aurora Hill
- St. Francis Xavier Seminary Bamboo Educational Demo Farm (Bamboo Sanctuary)
- Wright Park
- The Mansion House
- Baguio Botanical Garden
- Kennon Road Viewpoint
Do
- North Haven Spa
- Burnham Park Biking and Boating
- Skating Rink
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sky Ranch Baguio
- Ambiong Nature View Deck
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Where to stay
Which part of Baguio to stay in
Baguio has a fine selection of accommodations, mostly cozy pension houses and small hotels that reflect this Philippine province's delightful homey atmosphere.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Baguio
48 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Vallejo | 1909 | 0.8 km |
| A Hotel Baguio | 0.2 km | |
| Arc Residences | 3.2 km | |
| Azalea Residences Baguio | 1.5 km | |
| Baguio Burnham Suites Hotel | 0.2 km | |
| Baguio Holiday Villas | 0.3 km | |
| Benguet Prime Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| Chalet Baguio | 1.6 km | |
| City Travel Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| Citylight Hotel | 0.7 km | |
| El Cielito Inn - Baguio | 0.9 km | |
| Eurotel Baguio | 0.2 km | |
| G1 Lodge | 0.7 km | |
| Golden Pine Hotel | 0.3 km | |
| Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre | 0.6 km | |
| Hotel Cosmopolitan | 0.6 km | |
| Hotel Elizabeth Baguio | 2.9 km | |
| Hotel Veniz Baguio | 0.2 km | |
| Inn Rocio and Restaurant | 0.5 km | |
| Kamiseta Hotel | 2.8 km | |
| La Brea Inn | 0.6 km | |
| La Casa Bianca | 1.2 km | |
| Le Monet Hotel | 2.5 km | |
| Metro Pines Inn | 0.1 km | |
| Microtel by Wyndham Baguio | 1.2 km | |
| Newtown Plaza Hotel | 2.0 km | |
| OLD Orangewood Bed and Breakfast | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 122 The Peak Pines Pension OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| OYO 262 North Cambridge OYO Rooms | 3.1 km | |
| OYO 492 Sunset View Ridge Residences OYO Rooms | 3.0 km | |
| OYO 549 Sajj Bldg OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| OYO 586 North Cambridge - Harvard OYO Rooms | 3.1 km | |
| OYO 742 Blythe888 De Jardin Transient House OYO Rooms | 2.0 km | |
| OYO 748 Baguio Transient Dot Com OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 765 Ibay Zion Hotel OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| OYO 767 Hotel Urban - Khotel Kurban Hotel OYO Rooms | 0.6 km | |
| Paladin Hotel | 0.2 km | |
| Paragon Hotel and Suites | 0.2 km | |
| RedDoorz @ La Brea Inn Baguio RedDoorz | 0.4 km | |
| South Drive Baguio Manor | 1.9 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Baguio
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Baguio are December to March. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; August is the wettest, with about 577 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Baguio: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cauayan Airport (CYZ), about 136 km from the city centre in a straight line; Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 136 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
Similar to Manila, jeepneys ply various routes within Baguio and its immediate surroundings. Majority of jeepneys going out of the city (P.M.A., Country Club, etc.) are stationed in Burnham Park where they normally load passengers to their destinations. It is possible to a rent a jeepney but it is not advisable when trekking long distances. More convenient for tourists perhaps, taxis are also common but once you are in the outskirts may be a bit hard to come by. Taxis abound in Baguio.
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CYZ · Cauayan Airport
CRK · Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Baguio
Eat
Baguio has the usual fastfood joints that are so ubiquitous in major Philippine cities.
Drink
Most of the nightlife centers around Nevada Square, where you'll find a variety of bars, from lively, crowd-pleasing spots to more laid-back, relaxed venues. It’s definitely the place to be. There are some good bars outside the square like Urban Sessions and Purple which is a stone's throw away from Nevada Square. 18 BC (Fridays - Reggae Night, Saturdays - Acoustic Night) and Padi's Point draws out bargoers with their regular band.
Stay safe
As a number one rule, always secure your belongings. Keep your passports/visas/important papers at the hotel safe (if there is one available at your hotel) or in a safe place. Cellphone snatching and purse dippers are a problem but common sense and safety can keep you safe. Crime normally increases during the holidays and Panagbenga as thousands of people visit Baguio City.
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Questions
Baguio: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Baguio?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Baguio are December to March. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; August is the wettest, with about 577 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Baguio?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cauayan Airport (CYZ), about 136 km from the city centre in a straight line; Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 136 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Baguio?
Philippine peso (PHP).
Nearby
Destinations near Baguio
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.