City of Pines, Baguio City

City of Pines, Baguio City

Baguio City has been called a lot of things, the City of Pines, the Summer Capital of the Philippines, but what it is, really, is my favorite city in the Philippines. 

It is arguably the hub of tourism in Luzon, especially during the month-long festivities of the Panagbenga Festival. It has the best thrift shopping places with its ukay-ukay stores. A food trip paradise with its numerous restaurants. And a weekend-getaway haven, with its numerous tourist spots and general accessibility from Metro Manila. Its year-round cool and temperate weather only adds to its charm as a tourist destination.

► WHERE TO STAY IN BAGUIO CITY

There are uncountable number of lodgings and accommodations in Baguio City. They range from cheap backpacker types to really posh hotels. It would take a dedicated website to list each and every inns, hostels, motels, dorms, homestays and hotels in Baguio City, so I’ll simply list down those where I’ve stayed in. Although it’s usually very easy to get a lodging as you arrive in Baguio City, I advise that you book ahead, especially during the busy Panagbenga and Christmas seasons.

AKAP DORMITEL
Room Rates: Starts at Php 300.00 (1pax)
Address: 11 Artiaga st., Quezon Hill Road 2., Baguio City
Contact Number: (0926) 165-0980, (074) 443-4769 

HOTEL 45
Room Rates: Starts at Php 1,000.00 (1pax)
Address: Bagong Bayan St., Brgy. Salud Mitra, Baguio City
Contact Number: (074) 446-6306, (0917) 588-2759

HOW TO GET TO BAGUIO CITY

Baguio City is located some 250 kilometers from Metro Manila and is elevated 1,450 meters above sea level. Buses are the usual transportation of choice when going to the city and travel time usually clocks in at six hours (from Manila). There used to be flights in and out of the city in years past, but is has been discontinued indefinitely. The city can also be accessed through the Ilocos Region and other parts of Luzon through various provincial bus lines and vans.

VIA METRO MANILA ○ 5-6 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 445.00 +/- 

● DAGUPAN BUS - Cubao | Aircon | (02) 727-2330 | No Wi-Fi 

● GENESIS - Manila, Cubao | Aircon | (02) 709-0803 | With Wi-Fi 

● JOY BUS - Manila, Cubao, Pasay | Aircon | (02) 733-8622 | (02) 421-1413 | (02) 853-3115 | With Wi-Fi 

● PHILIPPINE RABBIT - Manila | Aircon | (02) 734-9836 | No Wi-Fi 

● VIRON TRANSIT - Manila, Cubao | Aircon | (02) 741-6588  

● VICTORY LINER - Pasay, Caloocan, Cubao, Manila | Aircon | (02) 727-4688 | With Wi-Fi

VIA AURORA ○ 8 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 300.00 +/- 

● D LINER BUS - Maria Aurora | Non-Aircon | (0919) 622-1649 | No Wi-Fi 

● LIZARDO TRANS - Baler | Non-Aircon | No Wi-Fi 

● VICTORY LINER  - Non-Aircon | No Wi-Fi 

● FRED & CATHY TRANS - Bangued | Non- Aircon 

● GENESIS - Bangued | Aircon | (047) 237-3310 

 

VIA MARIVELES ○ 7 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE PHP 522.00 +/- 

● GENESIS - Mariveles | Aircon | (047) 237-3310 

● DALIN BUS LINE - Tuguegaro, Aparri | Aircon | (074) 424 4301 | With Wi-Fi 

● GABRIEL TRANS - Aparri | Aircon | (0927) 515-0170 

● VAN - Tuguegarao | Aircon | (0947) 148-2544, (0936)