Your stay — MBI Apartelle
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The Property — MBI Apartelle
MBI Apartelle is a straightforward, decent-value apartel in Baguio’s Upper Session Road area – think clean tiled floors, a compact kitchenette and a bed that’s fine for one or two nights. The lobby feels more like a functional check-in point than a lounge, but the staff are prompt and the real draw is location: you can walk to Burnham Park and Session Road in under ten minutes. It suits budget-conscious pairs or small families who want a private base with self-catering flexibility, not hotel-style frills.
Chronicles of Baguio
Baguio was planned in 1900 by American architect Daniel Burnham as a hill station and summer capital, deliberately set at 1,540 metres to escape lowland heat. Its grid of pine-shaded streets and the grand, neo-classical Burnham Park mark that colonial origin, while the 1913 Baguio Cathedral added a distinctive rosy-brick Gothic landmark. Post-war, the city grew fast as a centre for education and tourism, absorbing Igorot and lowland Filipino cultures. Today, its permanent population of around 370,000 swells with students and visitors, giving it a perpetually youthful, market-bustling energy that balances old wood cabins with neon-lit fast-food strips.
Best Time to Visit
Full Baguio guide →Best months
March to May (dry season) – warm days (18-25°C), low rain, clear skies. December to February (peak cold) also excellent, though crowds are thicker.
Peak / festival surge
December to February and Holy Week (March/April) are peak. Panagbenga Festival (whole of February) fills all hotels at double normal rates. Book six months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
June and July are rainy but cheapest for accommodation – expect afternoon downpours but fewer tourists and up to 40% lower rates than February. October is also good: just after the rains, cooler and quiet.
Weather & packing
Baguio's climate is wet and cool year-round, with over 200 rainy days annually. Pack a waterproof jacket and a light fleece or sweater – even in July you'll want a layer after sunset.
Live City Briefing — Baguio
- Session Road is undergoing intermittent repaving (as of June 2025), which may cause minor delays for vehicles, but foot access to shops is unaffected.
- The new Baguio City Public Market renovation (Phase 2) opened in early 2025, with better drainage and wider aisles – good for buying strawberries and ube without the usual squish.
- The Baguio Tourism Office has extended the 'no camping in Burnham Park after 10pm' enforcement through 2026, so if you're arriving late, check in directly.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to MBI Apartelle, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the middle floor (3rd or 4th) at the back of the building, away from the road. These upper levels avoid ground-floor traffic rumble but aren't high enough to pick up wind noise, and the rear orientation cuts street noise from the main Baguio road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (1st floor) directly behind the entrance or near the small lobby — foot traffic and door slams carry. Also skip rooms facing the main street side, especially on lower floors where jeepney and truck noise is loudest, particularly during morning market runs and evening rush.
Best views
This isn't a high-rise, so views are mostly of nearby buildings and the pine-tree strip along the road. For the best look, ask for a front-facing room on floor 4 — you'll see the street and some greenery, but expect traffic background.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest. They sit above street-level noise but below the roof, which can creak and catch wind gusts typical in Baguio's weather.
🔊 Noise notes
Baguio's main roads get jeepney, taxi, and delivery truck noise from early morning (6am) until late evening (9pm). The hotel's central location puts it close to Session Road and market areas, so expect occasional music from nearby stores and pedestrian chatter. The lobby opens directly onto the street, so ground-floor noise carries into the hallway.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask about the narrow uphill parking entrance — it's tight for large vehicles, and street parking is scarce on weekends. 2. Request a back-facing room to reduce market noise if you're a light sleeper; the hotel's thin walls amplify sound, so pack earplugs.
- 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 — MBI Apartelle
Free basic WiFi in all rooms, speed approx 2–5 Mbps download; no login — open network, password at check-in, signal weakens in rear rooms
No lift — property is a converted residential building with stairs to all floors (2 floors); no ground-floor guest rooms
No complimentary newspapers or digital news subscriptions; lobby TV only on local channels
Standard check-in 14:00, early bag drop allowed if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged PHP 500 per hour until 16:00
Free, left with front desk; no secure locked room — storage in open lobby behind counter
No step-free access — entrance has two steps, no ramp; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; narrow doorways and no lift make upper floors unreachable for mobility aids
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is at Maharlika Building (PHP 150 per day, 0.3 km walk, open 24h). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no additional city or tourist tax, only 12% VAT included in quoted room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for peak-season stays; a refundable cash deposit of PHP 500–1000 taken at check-in for incidentals
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 ATMs or money changers in Baguio; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in malls and large shops; cash needed for markets, public transport, and street food. Contactless and mobile pay are rare outside big stores.
Not expected but appreciated: 10-20 PHP for hotel porters, 20-50 PHP for restaurant waiters; no tipping needed in taxis, but rounding up is kind.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee from a roadside stall or bakery: around 30-50 PHP.
A rice-and-ulam (meat/veg) meal at a carinderia: 80-120 PHP.
A simple main dish like sinigang or adobo with rice at a casual eatery: 120-180 PHP.
Session Road and Harrison Road have grilled skewers (isaw, barbecue) and halo-halo stalls; also Burnham Park food stalls on weekends.
Puregold, Savemore, and Robinson's Supermarket are common budget chains here.
Wet market and Baguio Public Market racks, plus Ukay-ukay (thrift) shops along Session Road, for cheap used clothing.
Jeepneys (9-13 PHP per ride) are the cheapest way around; from the airport take the Baguio-Dau bus (around 300 PHP) or a jeepney to the city centre (20-30 PHP).
Eat at carinderias or market canteens; take jeepneys instead of taxis; buy goods at the public market rather than souvenir stalls.
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 MBI Apartelle
🕒 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 MBI Apartelle?
Request a room on the middle floor (3rd or 4th) at the back of the building, away from the road. These upper levels avoid ground-floor traffic rumble but aren't high enough to pick up wind noise, and the rear orientation cuts street noise from the main Baguio road.
Which rooms should I avoid at MBI Apartelle?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (1st floor) directly behind the entrance or near the small lobby — foot traffic and door slams carry. Also skip rooms facing the main street side, especially on lower floors where jeepney and truck noise is loudest, particularly during morning market runs and evening rush.
Is MBI Apartelle noisy?
Baguio's main roads get jeepney, taxi, and delivery truck noise from early morning (6am) until late evening (9pm). The hotel's central location puts it close to Session Road and market areas, so expect occasional music from nearby stores and pedestrian chatter. The lobby opens directly onto the street, so ground-floor noise carries into the hallway.
Which rooms have the best views at MBI Apartelle?
This isn't a high-rise, so views are mostly of nearby buildings and the pine-tree strip along the road. For the best look, ask for a front-facing room on floor 4 — you'll see the street and some greenery, but expect traffic background.
What are insider tips for staying at MBI Apartelle?
1. If you arrive by car, ask about the narrow uphill parking entrance — it's tight for large vehicles, and street parking is scarce on weekends. 2. Request a back-facing room to reduce market noise if you're a light sleeper; the hotel's thin walls amplify sound, so pack earplugs.
What time is check-in at MBI Apartelle?
Check-in at MBI Apartelle is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does MBI Apartelle have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi in all rooms, speed approx 2–5 Mbps download; no login — open network, password at check-in, signal weakens in rear rooms
Is there a city or tourist tax at MBI Apartelle?
None (no additional city or tourist tax, only 12% VAT included in quoted room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near MBI Apartelle?
A rice-and-ulam (meat/veg) meal at a carinderia: 80-120 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from MBI Apartelle?
Jeepneys (9-13 PHP per ride) are the cheapest way around; from the airport take the Baguio-Dau bus (around 300 PHP) or a jeepney to the city centre (20-30 PHP).
When is the best time to visit Baguio?
March to May (dry season) – warm days (18-25°C), low rain, clear skies. December to February (peak cold) also excellent, though crowds are thicker.
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.