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Puerto Bay View Backpackers
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7.5

Very good

105 reviews

105 reviews

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7.6

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Excellent for walking
Parking
FREE
Walkable places
Skylight Convention Center
150 m
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
240 m
Plaza Cuartel
260 m
Puerto Princesa cathedral
270 m
Rizal avenue
540 m
Popular landmarks
Firefly Watching
5.3 km
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
7.8 km
Cowrie Island
11.9 km
Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park
35.2 km
Ugong Rock
40.9 km
Closest landmarks
Mmg-Ppc Cooperative Hospital
430 m
Arrieta Dental Clinic
510 m
Generic drugstore
540 m
City Health Office
550 m
Mendoza Park
610 m

Puerto Bay View Backpackers

15 Manalo Street, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, 5300 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Strategically situated in Puerto Princesa, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Puerto Princesa Underground River. Massage, restaurant and spa are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.

Highlights

250 meters to Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Car park

Shuttle service

Spa

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Palawan every 2 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.3
Location rating7.6
Nearest airportSan Vicente Airport (SWL)
Distance to airport105.5 km

Rooms available at Puerto Bay View Backpackers

Very good
Room comfort & quality

7.8

Single Fan Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 single bed
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Family Room
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  • Room size: 56 m²/603 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Twin Fan Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Shared bathroom
  • 2 single beds
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Single Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
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Standard Room(Fan)
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
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Twin Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
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Family Room with Fan
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  • Room size: 56 m²/603 ft²
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    Twin with Shared Bathroom
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      Room Assigned on Arrival
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        Frequently asked questions

        Does Puerto Bay View Backpackers provide shuttle service for getting around?

        For your convenience when traveling around the city, Puerto Bay View Backpackers provides None right at your doorstep making it simple for you to get to places smoothly.

        What public parks are within range of Puerto Bay View Backpackers?

        While residing at Puerto Bay View Backpackers, enjoy your morning or evening stroll at close by park which include Pedro Vicente Park and Baywalk.

        How many floors does Puerto Bay View Backpackers have?

        Puerto Bay View Backpackers has a total of 3 floors.

        How many rooms does Puerto Bay View Backpackers have?

        Puerto Bay View Backpackers has a total of 13 rooms.

        What is the verified guest review consensus about Puerto Bay View Backpackers's view?

        67.0% of our past guest evaluations have given an optimistic review and responses about this property's view. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Puerto Bay View Backpackers down in the review section.

        What is the average rating that verified Couples' have given to Puerto Bay View Backpackers?

        Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Puerto Bay View Backpackers an average rating of 8.0. You can look up on more detailed customer ratings, and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

        What famous natural sightseeing locations are near to Puerto Bay View Backpackers?

        Puerto Bay View Backpackers is situated within Puerto Princesa, which makes it ideally near to natural scenery including Firefly Watching, Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village, and Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center.

        What is the closest airport to Puerto Bay View Backpackers?

        The closest airport to Puerto Bay View Backpackers is San Vicente Airport, 106.0 km away.

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        Property ranking|Compared to 1,163 Palawan properties
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        Room size
        35 sqm.
        Room comfort score
        7.8/10
        Value for money score
        8.4/10
        Service score
        8.1/10
        Bigger than
        92
        %
        of Palawan properties
        Better than
        90
        %
        of Palawan properties
        Better than
        83
        %
        of Palawan properties
        Better than
        71
        %
        of Palawan properties
        Overall rating:

        7.5

        Very good
        105 reviews
        Cleanliness
        7.4
        Facilities
        6.7
        Location
        7.6
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        More about Puerto Bay View Backpackers

        More about Puerto Bay View Backpackers

        Puerto Bay View Backpackers

        Enjoy your best urban adventure ever at Puerto Bay View Backpackers, with its special, travel-minimizing location right in the city center, allowing you more time to see all that Palawan has to offer.
        Enjoy all that Puerto Bay View Backpackers has to offer! Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Airport transfer services can be booked before your check-in date, to ensure a smooth and convenient arrival or departure. Exploring Palawan is made even more convenient with the shuttle services available at the hostel.
        For guests arriving by car, parking is provided free of charge. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hostel's tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundry service keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available.
        Feel like doing nothing? Available services like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at Puerto Bay View Backpackers. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hostel. For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
        All guestrooms at Puerto Bay View Backpackers provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hostel you'll find toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


        Dining and things to do

        Each morning you can start the day with a delicious in-house breakfast offered at Puerto Bay View Backpackers. A number of great dining options at the hostel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's BBQ facilities.
        Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at Puerto Bay View Backpackers. A relaxing end to every day is possible with a visit to the massage and spa.


        Reasons to stay here

        Find incredible value for money here, which is ranked better than 81% of the city's accommodation.
        Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 81% of them for food and dining.
        According to guests who stayed here, this hostel's room comfort is rated higher than 89% of other accommodations in Palawan.

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        Amenities and facilities

        Good
        Facilities

        6.7

        Most talked about facilities

        Housekeeping

        17 mentions

        Internet

        3 mentions

        Food & Dining

        2 mentions

        Breakfast

        2 mentions

        Languages spoken
        • English
        • Filipino
        Internet access
        • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
        • Internet
        • Wi-Fi in public areas
        Things to do, ways to relax
        • Garden
        • Massage
        • Spa
        • Spa/sauna
        • Tours
        Dining, drinking, and snacking
        • BBQ facilities
        • Breakfast [continental]
        • Restaurants
        Services and conveniences
        • Daily housekeeping
        • Elevator
        • Laundry service
        • Luggage storage
        • Safety deposit boxes
        • Smoke-free property
        • Smoking area
        For the kids
        • Family room
        Access
        • Check-in [24-hour]
        • Front desk [24-hour]
        • Pets allowed
        Getting around
        • Airport transfer
        • Car park [free of charge]
        • Car park [on-site]
        • Shuttle service
        Available in all rooms
        • Desk
        • Fan
        • Free bottled water
        • Mirror
        • Non-smoking
        • Shared bathroom
        • Smoking allowed

        Location

        15 Manalo Street, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, 5300
        Very good
        Location

        7.6

        Airports
        • San Vicente Airport (SWL)
          105.5 km
        Public transportation
        • Puerto Princesa Bus Station
          5.2 km
        Hospital or clinic
        • Mmg-Ppc Cooperative Hospital
          430 m
        Shopping
        • Robinsons Place Mall Palawan
          3.6 km
        Convenience store
        • Rosbel Convenience Store
          250 m
        Cash withdrawal
        • ATM
          1.1 km

        What's nearby

        Popular landmarks
        • Firefly Watching
          5.3 km
        • Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
          7.8 km
        • Cowrie Island
          11.9 km
        • Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park
          35.2 km
        • Ugong Rock
          40.9 km
        • Puerto Princesa Underground River
          54.8 km
        • Las Cabanas Beach
          171.4 km
        • Seven Commandos Beach
          173.8 km
        • Nacpan Beach
          188.9 km
        Nearby landmarks
        • Skylight Convention Center
          150 m
        • Immaculate Conception Cathedral
          240 m
        • Plaza Cuartel
          260 m
        • Puerto Princesa cathedral
          270 m
        • Mmg-Ppc Cooperative Hospital
          430 m
        • Arrieta Dental Clinic
          510 m
        • Rizal avenue
          540 m
        • Generic drugstore
          540 m
        • City Health Office
          550 m
        • Baywalk
          550 m
        Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

        Property policies

        Children and extra beds

        Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

        All children are welcome.

        Infant 0-1 year(s)
        Stay for free if using existing bedding.
        Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
        Children 2-5 year(s)
        Stay for free if using existing bedding.
        If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
        Guests 6 years and older are considered as adults
        Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
        Others
        • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

        Some helpful facts

        Check-in/Check-out
        • Check-in from10:00
        • Check-out until12:00
        • Reception open until00:00
        Getting around
        • Airport transfer fee100 PHP
        • Travel time to airport (minutes)5
        Extras
        • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)150 PHP
        The property
        • Number of floors3
        • Number of rooms 13
        • Year property opened2012
        Parking
        • Daily parking fee0 PHP

        Property announcements

        Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Management (PPSRNP) has set a carrying capacity for the Underground River. All persons are strictly required to secure an entry permit from the Underground River Booking Office before entering the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Visitors are required to present valid identification cards and register individually prior to the tour, to ensure park admission. Please contact your hotel or resort directly (for specific instructions and arrangements prior to arrival at Puerto Princesa.

        Reviews of Puerto Bay View Backpackers from real guests

        Provided by verified guests of Agoda
        7.5
        Cleanliness7.4
        Facilities6.7
        Location7.6
        Room comfort and quality7.8
        Service8.1
        Value for money8.3
        High score for Palawan
        Rating
        9+ Exceptional (22)
        8-9 Excellent (20)
        7-8 Very Good (12)
        6-7 Good (10)
        <6 Below Expectation (19)
        Time of the year
        Mar - May (21)
        Jun - Aug (16)
        Sep - Nov (11)
        Dec - Feb (35)

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        9.6
        Exceptional
        Mars from Philippines
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 1 night in June 2016

        Excellent location, great staff, good vibes”

        I got to the Puerto Bay View after a 10 minute ride from the airport. Atmosphere was just like home. For what I paid for the room was really nice. No need for an aircon since the area was well ventilated, following the traditional houses in the Philippines. Windows were facing the garden. I was able to talk to the one managing the property and she gave really good advice on how to get around, what to see and so on. It was a short stay, but a good one. Can't wait to stay here again next time I travel to Puerto Princesa.

        Reviewed June 27, 2016

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        emily from Philippines
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

        Comfortable and safe place to stay. Value for money.”

        my six (6) day stay here in Puerto Bay View Backpackers was an enjoyable and comfortable one. Value for money indeed. the owner Ms Bats Paz was gracious and attentive to the needs of the guests. the staff were also courteous. safe place, the feeling of "home away from home. will definitely stay again at Puerto Bay View Backpackers.

        Reviewed May 18, 2017

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        9.7
        Exceptional
        Nicolae from Romania
        Solo traveler
        Stayed 1 night in April 2014

        perfect chillout for a few days”

        bohemian feeling, quiet area, easy walk to baywalk

        it was nice, i stayed a few nights as I missed the ferry to Iloilo and i had to book a plane ticket 4 days later, so my stay was a bit extended, and i didn't want to go back to el nido and stayed and relaxed @Puerto Bay View. Is an old house made of wood, that has the bohemian feeling, which i always prefer instead of modern-no feeling ones. Is close to the baywalk, you can walk like 2 minutes, and there at night you can eat fantastic, have a walk, enjoy sunset. for 1-2 night you have to stop in PP this would be a great choice

        Reviewed April 14, 2014

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Enrique from Spain
        Solo traveler
        Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Fan
        Stayed 1 night in May 2017

        Excellent staff”

        A quiet place to rest and located at few minutes walk from the center where I stayed two days in this place, my card broke down and the owner took me with her car to several ATMs and I could not get money so the owner invited me to breakfast and took me to the Puerto Princesa airport. 100% recommended

        Reviewed February 25, 2018

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        9.3
        Exceptional
        Vedran from Croatia
        Solo traveler
        Stayed 1 night in November 2014

        Cheap stay and great location”

        Location, price, staff

        This was one of the cheapest places to stay on my 3-week-trip in the Philippines. I didn't know what to expect but ended up with clean room, great location (close to everything in Puerto Princesa) and the staff was nice and helpful.

        Reviewed December 13, 2014

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        8.4
        Excellent
        shariz from Philippines
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 2 nights in June 2018

        Excellent”

        I had a great stay there. It was a peaceful clean place. You will have free wifi and free drinking water. It is near Puerto Bay so if you like a nice walk around the bay then it is a good place for you. During night time, puerto bay has also a lot of food stalls and restaurants which u will enjoy. P.S. I was the only tenant that time. I had a really great time as a solo traveler.

        Reviewed August 21, 2018

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        Olga from Russia
        Solo traveler
        Stayed 2 nights in December 2015

        Lovely house”

        I loved the house same moment I saw it. Though the rooms are basic, quite small with only a bed and something like a tiny table. The walls don't run to the ceiling so everybody hears everybody. Still the place is clean, with hot showers. The place wasn's a guesthouse from the very begining. It was built like a family house so it's full of old stuff, old furniture, photographs of the family. Staying there was like staying in a museum but at the same time it felt like I was visiting friends in their country house. We also had a wonderful Christmas lunch with the family. That only increased the real home feeling I had there. Definitely recommended for stay in Puerto Princessa.

        Reviewed January 28, 2016

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        9.3
        Exceptional
        Alexander from United States
        Couple
        Stayed 1 night in February 2014

        Best you can get for the price”

        Very clean, friendly staff, nice garden

        We stayed here briefly before trying out a few other places in Puerto that we're not as good. The owner is super friendly and helpful, rooms are clean, and the garden provides a great place to hang out. Location is coincidently close to the Baywalk. Would recommend it as the best value for your money.

        Reviewed March 11, 2014

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        9.3
        Exceptional
        Matas from Lithuania
        Solo traveler
        Stayed 4 nights in January 2014

        I had a great time there! Thank you!”

        Friendly staff, nice rooms and showers, nice suroundings

        Hello everyone! I traveled around south Asia for almost 2 months and this guesthouse was one of the best I had, I spent 4 nights there. Staff there is very friendly, thay will help you with all the issues and help to organise tours if you want to underground river, Honda bay, etc. Guesthouse location is great, 5-10 minutes walk to baywalk, main streets. Nice garden, places to spend evenings there, grill. You can use kitchen there with all tools, few minutes walk to the local market for products. Free drinkable water. Nice rooms (at least wich I had, single one). Great place to stay, great price/quality ratio. Didn't order any food there, therefore I can't comment that.

        Reviewed January 26, 2014

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        9.7
        Exceptional
        Ryan from United States
        Solo traveler
        Stayed 2 nights in February 2015

        Excellent Value!”

        Staff, Location, Atmosphere

        I stayed here a total of 3 times during my 3 week stay on Palawan. Each time was a joy. The staff is attentive and helpful. It's located right near the Cathedral and not far from the port night market. It's located in a gorgeous old home. It's very well maintained. Shared bathrooms, simple rooms but comfortable. I would highly recommend to anyone!

        Reviewed March 07, 2015

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        8.0
        Excellent
        David from United States
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 1 night in January 2017

        Good for my one night ”

        I was only staying one night in Puerto, so this did the trick. Small private room but it was fine for me, I traveled light. You have to pay for breakfast but it was pretty good and on time. Good spot if you're not going to be spending much time there.

        Reviewed January 24, 2017

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        5.7
        Lawrence from United States
        Solo traveler
        Stayed 1 night in July 2014

        You Get What You Pay For”

        Good service, free bananas, talkative staff

        Situated about 3km from the airport, I suggest that you rent a taxi (or tricycle) to get to this hotel. It is pretty close to the tourist spots of Puerto Princesa. Overall the price is pretty cheap, so as expected there was no toilet paper, only the women's bathroom was available to use, no hot water in the shower (it is the Philippines, so it might be a little refreshing). There were also tons of mosquitoes in the room, but thankfully above your bed lays a net so that you can cover yourself while you sleep. If you're an adventurer or backpacker, this might be good for you. If you're not, then Stay Away!

        Reviewed August 09, 2014

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        8.8
        Excellent
        Lena from Germany
        Couple
        Twin Fan Room
        Stayed 1 night in February 2017

        Great place , lovely garden !”

        We stayed 3 nights . Usually we planed 1 night but our ferry was cancelled . Janet , she's working at this hotel helps us to book a new one . The food is also good and we had finally great brew coffee which was free , water also. We had warm water for the shower. It's close to the bay walk where you can find fresh fish and enjoy the great atmosphere on the water. We had a really good time here , for coming down . Thanks for the nice time !

        Reviewed February 11, 2017

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        Ekaterina from Russia
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 3 nights in December 2017

        value for money”

        a nice place not far from bay walk. staff is nice, room was reasonably clean. located in a quiet neighbourhood, off the rizal.

        Reviewed December 19, 2017

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        8.8
        Excellent
        Cassandra from Australia
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 1 night in February 2018

        Amazing staff. Cheap and comfortable accommodation.”

        Good location. Jeanette is amazing. She is so helpful and friendly. I stayed in a single room and it was comfortable and a decent size. The garden area is a nice place to relax and meet other travelers. The bathrooms are fine. I think it's just the Philippines in general that has bad plumbing so the water sometimes cuts out and showers have very little pressure but you can't expect too much for the price. Will definitely return!

        Reviewed February 07, 2018

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        Dominic from Canada
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 1 night in February 2018

        Exceptional”

        The single room is a good option, about the same price as a bed in the dorm... The staff is friendly and the place is nice, but there's no private bathroom ... Still good value for money overall !

        Reviewed March 03, 2018

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        5.6
        Jasmine from Philippines
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

        Definitely i would not recommend”

        Location is good because it is near the airport. Very cheap for a nice room. I arrived at the place at 8 pm. I already informed that I'll be late since I came from el nido. I got a hard time looking for the place at night since all the lights were off. I saw the banner saying Puerto bayview inn( almost destroyed ). I rang the doorbell amd no one answered me. There were 2 guys inside but they ignored me. I got the courage to finally enter and greeted by barking dogs and a caretaker. He let me enter the room. I think I was alone in the place. He gave me the keys and went out. The fan was not functioning at first. It took at least an hour for it to function. The place was nice in pictures. And it could have been nice if it is well maintained. CR s also DIRTY with no soap. When I checked out, there is no one to assist me so I just left the keys there. I dont knw how I managed to stay for 2 nights. Maybe because I had nowhere to go. But if you are traveling alone, this is ot the place u

        Reviewed February 20, 2020

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        8.4
        Excellent
        Sara from Switzerland
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 1 night in February 2017

        Really nice staff”

        Good: - really kind and helpful staff - good deal for what you pay (keep in mind that it's a hostel!) - they do their best to keep it clean - you can get a (small) room for yourself So and so: - if you want to have a long rest in the morning, upstairs might be less noisy

        Reviewed February 20, 2017

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        8.0
        Excellent
        Giang from Vietnam
        Solo traveler
        Stayed 1 night in February 2015

        Best price”

        Staff, Location, Soft bed

        I was a little scared when I first came here because the tricycle driver told me this is a haunted house, well it's old but the room is clean and I had a really good sleep so if anyone try to scare you with the ghost story, don't believe them! Best price for a private room, staff is nice and helpful. Location is good, closed to the baywalk with lots of places to eat, there's even a Vietnamese restaurant nearby and the owner is super friendly.

        Reviewed February 17, 2015

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Pauline from Philippines
        Solo traveler
        Single Fan Room
        Stayed 1 night in June 2017

        Feels like home”

        I did a last minute booking here because I had nowhere to go. The location is great because it is near some of PPS attractions like the cathedral, plaza cuartel, bayview park & museum. You can just walk to go to these places! It is also less than 10mins away from the airport. I really like the ambiance the place gives, especially they have kubo and duyan where you can rest & relax. Also, you can play with their dogs!! 🐕 The room was clean and also the CR and shower. The people there are very approachable. The owner also let me check out at 3pm for free. 😊

        Reviewed June 04, 2017

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