15 Affordable accommodations in Cebu City for backpackers

Cebu City is a top tourist destination in the Philippines. Being one of the major cities in the country, there are always places to see, visit, and experience, not to mention eat. And for the weary wanderers or even those who are just looking for a place to stay overnight and are on a budget, the city also abounds with many affordable accommodations.  

One good thing about these accommodations is that they are also near tourist attractions, restaurants, major establishments, and malls. We have put together a list of these backpacker-friendly places for you to choose from.

Note: Rates may change without prior notice. Please contact them to find out the latest rate.

Sugbutel Family Hotel

• Location: Sergio Osmeña Jr Boulevard, Cebu City, Cebu near SM City Cebu and Robinsons Galleria
• Rate starts at: Php265 – 475 per person/night
• Room type: First / Business Class Dorm type
• Email address: [email protected]
• Contact number(s): 232-8888 | 412 6825 | 888 9349 | 232-2385 | 0917-629-9961 | 0917-725-1449
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Friendly’s Guesthouse Hotel

• Location: 60 Gen. Maxilom Ave. fronting UCPB Bank and USC North Campus, Cebu City
• Rate starts at: PhpP375 – Php550 per person/night
• Room type:  Dorm type / Private fan room
• Contact number(s): 0933 858 6898 | 032 231-9529
• Email Address: [email protected]
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Cebu Travellers Hostel

• Location: 12-B Torralba Street, Corner Wilson Street, Barangay Apas, Lahug, Cebu City near Camp Lapu Lapu
• Rate starts at: Php400 – Php500 per person/night
• Room Type: Air-conditioned Dorm
• Email address: [email protected]
• Contact number(s): 0977 853 1781 | 0977 853 1685 | 256 1430
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Cebu Guest Inn

• Location: Holy Family Road, Cebu City near Marco Polo Hotel
• Rate starts at: Php275 – Php650 per person/ night
• Room type: Dorm / Private room
• Email Address: [email protected]
• Contact number(s): 032-236-1839 | 0917-819-2258
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8th Street Guesthouse

• Location: 8-A Sanson Road, Lahug, Cebu City
• Rate starts at: Php350 per person/night
• Room Type: Fan/Air-conditioned Dorm
• Email address: [email protected]
• Contact number(s): (032) 418-2514 | 0925-588-8863
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Travelbee  Inns Cebu

• Location(s): Travelbee Business Inn – D. Jakosalem St. beside Sacred Heart Center | Travelbee Fuente Inn – J. Llorente St, Cebu City, Cebu
• Rate starts at: Php680 per person/night
• Room type: Air-conditioned room
• Email address:  n/a
• Contact number(s): Business Inn – +639258360180, (032) 505-8884, (032) 505-8883 | Fuente Inn – +639258580180, (032) 328-9144 / (032) 256 – 1316
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Anri Pension House

• Location: 2nd Villa Amores Street Apas, Lahug, Cebu City near Cebu IT Park
• Rate starts at: Php680.00 per person/night
• Room type: Standard room
• Email Address: [email protected]
• Contact Number(s): +63.32.416.0200 | +63.977.621.0516
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Sampaguita Suites JRG

• Location: 2nd Floor, JRG Bldg., Gen. Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City near One Mango Square, Fuente Circle, and Mango Square Mall
• Rate starts at: Php698 per person/night
• Room type: Standard room
• Email Address:  [email protected]
• Contact Number(s):  (032) 253 3672 | 0916-594-8619.
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Bugoy Bikers Bed and Breakfast

• Location: 5A Wright Brothers, Upper Fulton Street, Cebu City near Camp Lapu-lapu and JY Square Mall
• Rate starts at: Php499– Php1099 per person/night
• Room Type: Air-conditioned dorm, Fan bamboo hut, Private fan room, Air-conditioned private room, Air-conditioned private room with bathroom
• Email address: [email protected]
• Contact number: 0918 908 9594
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Robes Pension House

• Location: 41R Landon St., Corner Don Pedro Cui Street, Cebu City near Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
• Rate starts at:  Php700  – Php1500 per person/ night
• Room type: Standard and deluxe rooms
• Contact number(s): +63324125609 | +63322530104 |+639324200598
• Email Address: [email protected]
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Le Village Hostel

• Location: 84 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City near Ayala Center Cebu, Perpetual Succour Hospital, and Royal Concourse
• Rate starts at: Php400 – Php1500 per person/night
• Room type: Dorm aircon room, dorm fan room and private fan room
• Email Address: [email protected]
• Contact number(s): 0932 413 3978

G&B Hostel

• Location: JAS Building corner Guadalajara St., V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City near STK Ta Bai and  Taoist Temple  Cebu
• Room Rate: Php305 per person/night
• Room Type: Fan/Aircon Dorm
• Email address: [email protected]
• Contact number(s): 0933 592 9000
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Tropical Hostel Cebu

• Location: 1571 2nd Floor Bldg. 2, M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City near AA BBQ and Dolce Cafe
• Rate starts at: Php380 per person/night
• Room Type: Fan/Aircon Dorm, standard rooms
• Email address: [email protected]
• Contact number(s): 0917 774 3484 | 0998-869-3299
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Tr3ats Guest House

• Location: 785 V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City near Chong Hua Hospital, Fuente Osmeña Circle, and Cebu Provincial Captiol
• Rate starts at: Php350 – Php950 per person/night
• Room type: Dorm type, standard private room
• Email address: [email protected]
• Contact number(s): +63324228881
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Cebu Century Hotel

• Location: Pelaez cor Colon Streets, Cebu City near University of San Carlos Museum, Basilica del Sto. Niño, and Magellan’s Cross
• Rate starts at: Php650 – Php2100 per person/night
• Room type: Standard and deluxe rooms
• Email address: N/A
• Contact Number(s): +63322551341
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