Calabarzon · Philippines
Where to stay in Calamba
Calamba is a city in Calabarzon, Philippines, home to about 575,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MNL36 km · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Currency
- PHPPhilippine peso
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Language
- English, Filipino, Taglish
About
About Calamba
Calamba, officially the City of Calamba (Filipino: Lungsod ng Calamba), is a component city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 575,046 people.
Calamba is a regional center for Laguna and the Calabarzon region; it lies 50 km from Manila and houses many businesses, tourist attractions, colleges and universities, transport stations, and industries.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Calamba
See
- Museo ni Jose Rizal
- The Plaza
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Calamba Baywalk
- San Pedro Calungsod Parish Church
Do
- Republ1c Wakepark
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Where to stay
Hotels in Calamba
5 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| RedDoorz Near SM Calamba RedDoorz | 2.0 km | |
| Riverview Resort and Conference Center | 1.7 km | |
| Rjat Guesthouse OYO Rooms | 5.4 km | |
| Sheldan Resort RedDoorz | 4.5 km | |
| The Green Glass Boutique Hotel | 1.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Calamba
Calamba has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; October is the wettest, with about 347 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 Calamba: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 36 km from the city centre in a straight line; Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 116 km) and Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 126 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Jeepneys serve most areas along the Maharlika Hwy and National Hwy, including Crossing and Pansol. There are also jeepneys to Canlubang, but are impractical for travel to Nuvali. There are plenty of tricycles around downtown and the Crossing area.
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MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
SFS · Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point
CRK · Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Calamba
Eat
For the familiar and budget options, fastfood chains and streetfood stalls are scattered across the city and in the malls.
Stay safe
The southernmost barangays of Calamba are part of an extended 17-kilometer radius danger zone in the event of a severe eruption by the Taal Volcano in neighboring Batangas. The dreaded West Valley Fault extending from Metro Manila also terminates in Calamba.
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Questions
Calamba: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Calamba?
Calamba has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; October is the wettest, with about 347 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Calamba?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 36 km from the city centre in a straight line; Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 116 km) and Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 126 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Calamba?
Philippine peso (PHP).
Nearby
Destinations near Calamba
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.