Your stay — Colione Bed & Breakfast
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The Property — Colione Bed & Breakfast
Colione Bed & Breakfast occupies a quiet residential corner in Baguio’s Engineer’s Hill, a short walk from Session Road. The three-storey building wraps you in wood panelling and pine scent, with a small front garden that catches the afternoon sun. Its USP is genuine family hospitality — the owners live on-site and serve a proper Cordilleran breakfast — and it suits independent travellers or couples who want calm, not frills. Standing in the lobby, you hear the clink of teacups from the dining area and see a shelf of well-thumbed guidebooks, which tells you everything.
Chronicles of Baguio
Baguio was built as a hill station by the American colonial government in 1900, designed by architect Daniel Burnham to offer a cool retreat from the lowland heat. The Ibaloi people had long called this area Kafagway, but the US administration transformed it into a planned city with pine trees, parks and a central market. Post-war, Baguio grew into a centre for education and tourism, its architecture a mix of American-era cottages, modern concrete and the tent-like roof of the Baguio Cathedral. Today it’s known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, defined by its year-round cool climate, vibrant student culture and the Panagbenga flower festival each February.
Best Time to Visit
Full Baguio guide →Best months
March to May offers the driest weather and clear skies, with fewer tourists than December; March also hosts the Panagbenga Festival for floral parades.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are peak season as lowland families escape the heat; hotel prices can double, and traffic crawls on weekends. The Baguio Flower Festival (Panagbenga) in February also drives occupancy.
Budget shoulder season
June to August sees afternoon rain but lighter crowds and discounted rooms; September is quiet and green, though typhoon risk is higher.
Weather & packing
Baguio’s climate is a temperate anomaly: daytime highs rarely above 26°C, but sudden drizzle can drop it to 14°C within an hour. Pack a waterproof jacket and a fleece — even in July, you’ll need both.
Live City Briefing — Baguio
- Session Road is undergoing drainage upgrades until August 2026; expect lane closures and pedestrian detours near the cathedral end – add 10 minutes to any walk.
- The newly restored Baguio Botanical Garden reopened in March 2026 with better paths and signage; free entry for residents, small fee for tourists (PHP 50).
- July is peak rainy season so check if your chosen day trips (e.g. Mines View Park) operate during heavy downpours; the city’s disaster office posts daily road advisories on Facebook.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Colione Bed & Breakfast, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floor (3rd or 4th) at the rear side of the building, away from Easter Road. These rooms have the best chance of quiet and a partial view over adjoining residential areas.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor and lower-floor rooms facing Easter Road – traffic noise from this main road is strongest at the front. Also avoid rooms near the staircase (if audible) and any rooms directly above the communal breakfast area.
Best views
A rear-facing room on floors 3-4 offers a view over the roofs of neighbouring houses and possibly the mountains in the distance. Front-facing rooms overlook Easter Road and nearby commercial buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 tend to be quietest, as they are farthest from street level and footfall from shared spaces.
🔊 Noise notes
Easter Road is a busy arterial route in Baguio, with jeepneys, cars, and trucks throughout the day and into the evening – especially around 7-9am and 5-7pm. Some early morning delivery trucks may pass. The guesthouse itself is unlikely to have a bar or late-night noise beyond other guests in corridors.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, ask ahead about parking – Easter Road has limited street parking and the B&B may only have a small private lot. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper, even for rear rooms – Baguio's traffic hum can be persistent. 3. Check-in at 2pm? There might be no lift in a budget 3-star; confirm if you have heavy luggage.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Colione Bed & Breakfast
Free WiFi throughout with typical speed of 15–20 Mbps download; no login required, just select network.
No lift – the building is a two-storey house with staircase only; no ground-floor accessible guest rooms.
No newspapers; a small bookshelf with old magazines in the common lounge.
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 for PHP 500, subject to availability.
Free baggage storage in locked room near lobby; no charge.
No step-free access – entrance has three steps, interior stairs to all rooms; no wheelchair-accessible rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is SM Baguio parking (10-minute walk), PHP 50 per hour or PHP 300 overnight.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a PHP 2,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Jesus Our Shepherd (175 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: United Pentecostal Church (310 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Ni Cristo Lokal ng Baguio (377 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Bibak Bible Church (471 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Baguio Center Mall — 560 m · ~7 min walk
Veterans Park — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
SLU Museum of Igorot Cultures & Arts — 533 m · ~7 min walk
CCA Theater — 517 m · ~6 min walk
PBTS Children's Playground — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 385 m · ~5 min walk
Pharmaessential Drugstore — 5 m · ~1 min walk
Clique Minimart — 182 m · ~2 min walk
Slaughter House Barangay Terminal — 187 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use bank ATMs in Baguio for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at Manila airport or tourist bureaux which mark up significantly.
Credit/debit cards accepted in malls, hotels and chain restaurants; bring cash for markets, jeepneys and small eateries.
Not mandatory; round up taxi fares or leave 10% in restaurants, and tip hotel porters 20–50 PHP per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee from a local bakery or carinderia — around 15–30 PHP.
Rice plus one viand from a carinderia (local eatery) — about 60–90 PHP.
Main dish of adobo or sinigang with rice at a neighbourhood eatery — roughly 80–120 PHP.
Along Harrison Road or the night market on Session Road; try grilled skewers (isaw) at 10–20 PHP each.
Puregold and 7-Eleven are common; bigger supermarkets like SM Hypermarket are a short jeepney ride away.
Affordable streetwear and T‑shirts at Baguio Public Market and the Burnham Park weekend market.
Jeepneys (9 PHP per ride within the city); from Manila airport to Cubao then take a bus to Baguio (approx 500–700 PHP).
Eat at carinderias instead of tourist restaurants; take jeepneys over taxis; buy strawberry jam and vegetables at the public market rather than souvenir shops.
Emergency Contacts
BaguioTourist hotline: (074) 619-4593. For general emergencies, dial 911 from any mobile.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Baguio, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Colione Bed & Breakfast
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 385 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmaessential Drugstore — 5 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Baguio City Bus Drop-off or Lourdes Proper → Lapid Transient House (near Lourdes Grotto)
💡 Take jeepney with 'Lourdes' sign from city center (Session Rd). Trike drivers may quote inflated fare — agree PHP 30 max per person.
Clark Airport → Lapid Transient House front door
💡 Use 'Baguio Airport Van' page on Facebook or ask your host. Shared vans cheaper (PHP 800/pax) but less reliable timing.
Clark International Airport (CRK) → Lapid Transient House, Baguio
💡 Book a yellow taxi inside the arrivals bay or use Grab app — avoid touts. Ask driver to take TPLEX expressway for smoother ride.
Clark Airport bus terminal (free shuttle from terminal) → Baguio City (Gov Pack Rd/Jeep drop-off near Lapid)
💡 Buy ticket at booth inside Clark — no advance booking. From Baguio terminus, take a short trike to Lapid Transient House (~PHP 50).
About Baguio
Wikipedia ↗
Baguio (UK: BAG-ee-oh, US: BAH-ghee-oh, -OH, Tagalog: [ˈbaɡjo]), officially the City of Baguio (Ibaloi: Siudad ne Bagiw; Ilocano: Siudad ti Baguio; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Baguio), is a highly urbanized city in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Colione Bed & Breakfast?
Request a room on the upper floor (3rd or 4th) at the rear side of the building, away from Easter Road. These rooms have the best chance of quiet and a partial view over adjoining residential areas.
Which rooms should I avoid at Colione Bed & Breakfast?
Avoid ground-floor and lower-floor rooms facing Easter Road – traffic noise from this main road is strongest at the front. Also avoid rooms near the staircase (if audible) and any rooms directly above the communal breakfast area.
Is Colione Bed & Breakfast noisy?
Easter Road is a busy arterial route in Baguio, with jeepneys, cars, and trucks throughout the day and into the evening – especially around 7-9am and 5-7pm. Some early morning delivery trucks may pass. The guesthouse itself is unlikely to have a bar or late-night noise beyond other guests in corridors.
Which rooms have the best views at Colione Bed & Breakfast?
A rear-facing room on floors 3-4 offers a view over the roofs of neighbouring houses and possibly the mountains in the distance. Front-facing rooms overlook Easter Road and nearby commercial buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Colione Bed & Breakfast?
1. If you're driving, ask ahead about parking – Easter Road has limited street parking and the B&B may only have a small private lot. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper, even for rear rooms – Baguio's traffic hum can be persistent. 3. Check-in at 2pm? There might be no lift in a budget 3-star; confirm if you have heavy luggage.
What time is check-in at Colione Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in at Colione Bed & Breakfast is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Colione Bed & Breakfast have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout with typical speed of 15–20 Mbps download; no login required, just select network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Colione Bed & Breakfast?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Colione Bed & Breakfast?
Rice plus one viand from a carinderia (local eatery) — about 60–90 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Colione Bed & Breakfast?
Jeepneys (9 PHP per ride within the city); from Manila airport to Cubao then take a bus to Baguio (approx 500–700 PHP).
When is the best time to visit Baguio?
March to May offers the driest weather and clear skies, with fewer tourists than December; March also hosts the Panagbenga Festival for floral parades.
Top Attractions in Baguio
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning for the 9am mass—the choir is excellent. The small museum inside is free but ask the caretaker to unlock it.
💡 Go early on weekdays to avoid crowds. Boat rentals are cheapest before 9am. Bring your own snacks—vendors around the lake charge double.
💡 Come with cash in small denominations. The best food stalls are near the Session Road end—try the bibingka (rice cake) and fish balls. Arrive by 10pm for the newest stock.
💡 Skip the overpriced horse rides. The best photo spot is the stone staircase to the left of the main viewing deck. Come before 10am to avoid fog.
💡 The café has great views of the garden and a decent brewed coffee. Check their Facebook page for occasional free-entry Sundays.