Looking for top-rated and budget-friendly hotels in Cebu City? We have carefully selected the 10 Best Budget Hotels in Cebu City to help you have a wonderful stay without breaking the bank.
Among those you need to prepare ahead of time for your trip is your hotel or where you’ll stay. Your hotel is just as important as your flight ticket, itinerary, and the activities you will do at your destination.
However, it is understandable that you might not want to shell out most of your budget only for your accommodation—such as luxury hotels—leaving you with little for the activities you wish to partake in. At the same time, you also don’t want to be sleeping uncomfortably after a day filled with sightseeing and tours.
This is why we created this guide for you. As you explore the Queen City of the South, you can find a lot of hotels that can give you the comfort you are looking for without breaking the bank.
Criteria for Choosing the Best Hotels
Our hotel recommendations are based on our personal experience. We also take into account factors such as:
- Location. Is it accessible to basic services?
- Internet. Is it fast enough to get some work done?
- Price. Is it competitive and reasonable?
- Cleanliness. Is it clean, orderly, and well-maintained?
- Staff. Is the staff courteous, polite, and accommodating?
We also want to emphasize that real guest experiences were a huge factor when we came up with our recommendations for the best budget hotels in Cebu City. Combining all these criteria, here are our top picks for the best budget hotels in Cebu City:
| BOOKING.COM RATING | KLOOK RATING | GOOGLE RATING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Yello Hotel | 8.3/10 | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 | Find best deals on Booking.com! Find best deals on Klook! |
| 2. Goldberry Suites and Hotel Cebu | 8.6/10 | 3.5/5 | 4.2/5 | Find best deals on Booking.com! Find deals on Klook! |
| 3. One Central Hotel | 8.1/10 | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | Find best deals on Booking.com! Find best deals on Klook! |
| 4. Cebu Family Suites | 9.1/10 | – | 4.1/5 | Find best deals on Booking.com! |
| 5. Cebu Hotel Plus | 8.3/10 | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 | Find best deals on Booking.com! Find best deals on Klook! |
| 6. Griffin Hotel and Suites | 8.1/10 | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 | Find best deals on Booking.com! Find best deals on Klook! |
| 7. 18 Suites Cebu | 8.6/10 | – | 4.4/5 | Find best deals on Booking.com! |
| 8. Leope Hotel | 8.2/10 | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 | Find best deals on Booking.com! Find best deals on Klook! |
| 9. Alba Uno Hotel | 8.3/10 | – | 4.4/5 | Find best deals on Booking.com! |
| 10. Cebu R Hotel Mabolo | 8/10 | 3.9/5 | 4.1/5 | Find deals on Booking.com! Find deals on Klook! |
1. Yello Hotel
If you are looking for a budget hotel in Cebu City that has everything you need for a luxurious yet affordable stay, look no further than Yello Hotel. It is located near IT Park, a central business district filled with restaurants, cafés, bars, and offices. Yello Hotel offers free private parking, a bar, room service, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wi-Fi, to name a few. Rooms feature flat-screen cable TVs, air conditioning units, and desks, among others. What’s more, those who wish to catch up with work can use the hotel’s business center. Those who want to energize before another day of tour can enjoy the buffet breakfast that this hotel serves.
Location: Wilson Street, Lahug, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Lahug
Booking.com. Rating: 8.3/10
Klook Rating: 4.7/5
Google Rating: 4.3/5
2. Goldberry Suites and Hotel Cebu
A hotel that’s minutes away from Cebu City’s biggest malls such as Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu, and Ayala Central Bloc, Goldberry Suites and Hotel is a top choice among budgetarian travelers. The hotel is complete with non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, a bar, concierge services, and free Wi-Fi. Each room is furnished with a desk, fridge, kettle minibar, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom, as well as bed linen and towels, among others. It also offers daily breakfast serving continental, American, and Asian dishes.
Location: N Escario Street, Kamputhaw, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Escario
Booking.com. Rating: 8.6/10
Klook Rating: 3.5/5
Google Rating: 4.2/5
3. One Central Hotel
If you are looking for a budget hotel in Cebu City with a swimming pool, One Central Hotel is your best option. This hotel brands itself as an affordable luxury hotel in the city, and it really is. Located in downtown Cebu, its rooms come with an air conditioning unit, a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, a private bathroom, a wardrobe, and a desk. You can also book rooms with living and dining areas if you want more space for your needs. Its Cafe Tartanilla serves international recipes that you will love.
Location: Sanciangko Street corner Leon Kilat Street, Kalubihan, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Downtown Cebu
Booking.com. Rating: 8.1/10
Klook Rating: 4.3/5
Google Rating: 4.3/5
4. Cebu Family Suites
Located outside Cebu Business Park, Cocotel’s Cebu Family Suites is well-loved by tourists looking for budget-friendly hotels in Cebu City. Aside from amenities like free Wi-Fi and room service, guests who do not want to miss their workout routines even while traveling around Cebu can use the hotel’s fitness center. Each room here is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom, flat screen TV, kitchenette, and safety deposit box. Some rooms have balconies that offer scenic views of the city.
Location: 27 P. Almendras Street, Mabolo, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Kasambagan Area
Booking.com. Rating: 9.1/10
Google Rating: 4.1/5
5. Cebu Hotel Plus
Cebu Hotel Plus may not carry the names of hotels operated by big hotel groups, but that does not mean you won’t have a nice stay here. Rooms at Cebu Hotel Plus are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen cable TVs, safety deposit boxes, and private bathrooms with shower areas and free toiletries. Some rooms provide spectacular views of the city and the mountains. For those who want to taste the food that it offers, Cebu Hotel Plus serves American breakfast daily, and there’s also an in-house restaurant that serves European dishes. Bon appétit!
Location: 0332 Don Mariano Cui Street, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Capitol Site
Booking.com. Rating: 8.3/10
Klook Rating: 4.1/5
Google Rating: 4.3/5
6. Griffin Hotel and Suites
Whether you are traveling solo or with friends or family, Griffin Hotel and Suites has a wide range of rooms that will suit your preferences. Situated in the heart of the bustling town, along Gov. M. Roa Street, the hotel is near the city’s malls and restaurants. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, spacious seating area, private bathroom, and free toiletries, among others. For foodies, you may dine in at Griffin Hotel & Suites’ on-site restaurant or instead ask your order to be delivered to your room.
Location: 22 Gov. M. Roa Street, Kamputhaw, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Kamputhaw
Booking.com. Rating: 8.1/10
Klook Rating: 4.3/5
Google Rating: 4.4/5
7. 18 Suites Cebu
18 Suites Cebu is a hotel that exudes elegance without pushing you to your spending limits. Located in Lahug, this hotel is where convenience is the name of the game, whether you are visiting the town for business or pleasure. It is just a stone’s throw away from popular restaurants, pharmacies, and malls in the city, as well as near the Cebu IT Park and Ayala Center Cebu. Aside from the room accommodations, other amenities to enjoy are its free Wi-Fi, free private parking, 24/7 front desk, and luggage storage space, among many others.
Location: 18 Sanson Road, Lahug, Cebu City(see map)
Neighborhood: Lahug
Booking.com. Rating: 8.6/10
Google Rating: 4.4/5
8. Leope Hotel
Leope Hotel is relatively younger compared to the other accommodations around the city. It only opened recently. This hotel, located in the heart of Mandaue City, specifically along Lopez Jaena Street, has air-conditioned rooms, free private parking, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk, to name a few. It is also located near popular points of interest like SM City Cebu, the University of Cebu Medical Center, Parkmall, and the North Bus Terminal, the gateway to other tourist attractions of Cebu province, such as Bantayan Island.
Location: 509 Lopez Jaena Street, Tipolo, Mandaue City (see map)
Neighborhood: Subangdaku
Booking.com. Rating: 8.2/10
Klook Rating: 4.1/5
Google Rating: 4.2/5
9. Alba Uno Hotel
On the other hand, Alba Uno Hotel is also in Lahug, but within the peaceful Villa Amores Compound. It isn’t as grand as some hotels but perfect for those looking for the best budget-friendly accommodation. Each room is air-conditioned and comes with hot and cold showers, cable TV, and a telephone. Plus, for those who are staying for the long term, stylish lodgings are also available.
Location: Villa Amores Compound, 1st Street, Apas, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Near IT Park
Booking.com. Rating: 8.3/10
Google Rating: 4.2/5
10. Cebu R Hotel Mabolo
Last but definitely not least is Cebu R Hotel Mabolo. This hotel, located along Tres Borces Street, has everything you need for cheap luxury. It also offers views of the city, and its air-conditioned rooms have a clothes rack, an in-room safe, a minibar, a flat-screen cable TV, and a bathroom with a shower area and free toiletries. Those who wish to pamper themselves can enjoy the relaxing massage Cebu R Hotel Mabolo offers.
Location: #49 Tres Borces Padres Street, Mabolo, Cebu City (see map)
Neighborhood: Mabolo
Booking.com. Rating: 8/10
Klook Rating: 3.9/5
Google Rating: 4.1/5
There you have it— our 10 Best Budget Hotels in Cebu City. To get a fantastic and wonderful experience traveling around this beautiful town does not mean you always have to spend more than what you can.
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