Your stay — Tayaw Lodge
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The Property — Tayaw Lodge
Tayaw Lodge is a compact, no-frills three-star in Baguio's central Upper Session Road area, aimed at budget-conscious travellers who just want a clean bed, hot shower, and easy walk to Burnham Park. The lobby is small and functional — tiled floors, a reception desk, a couple of benches — with a notice board advertising local tours and jeepney routes. There’s no restaurant, but you’re three minutes from a dozen eateries. It suits backpackers, solo trekkers, or families who treat the hotel as a crash pad rather than a destination.
Chronicles of Baguio
Baguio was established as a hill station by the American colonial government in 1900, designed as a summer capital to escape Manila’s heat. Architect Daniel Burnham laid out the city with a central park, winding roads, and pine-tree boulevards, much of which survives today. After independence, Baguio grew rapidly as a tourist and education hub, hosting the University of the Philippines’ northern campus. Its character remains a blend of American-era stone buildings, Igorot wood-carving traditions, and modern commercial strips. The 1990 Luzon earthquake devastated much of the city centre, but rebuilding preserved its low-rise, pine-covered look.
Best Time to Visit
Full Baguio guide →Best months
March to May — the driest period with sunny days and light jackets at night; Panagbenga (February) is over, so crowds thin but the cool air remains. October to November also works, with fewer tourists and occasional light showers.
Peak / festival surge
February is the busiest month because of Panagbenga, the month-long Flower Festival with parades, street dancing, and a float competition. Hotel prices double or triple, and Booking.com shows near 100% occupancy by mid-January. Christmas and New Year also spike, with local families booking months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
June and July, early rainy season: lower demand, hotel rates drop 30-40%, and you still get plenty of dry windows (mornings are often fine). September is also cheap, but typhoon risk is higher.
Weather & packing
Baguio sits 1,500 metres up, so temperatures stay 15–24°C year-round, but July averages 14mm of rain a day — pack a lightweight waterproof jacket with a hood, and a fleece for evenings. Do not bring sandals; closed-toe waterproof shoes are essential for the wet streets.
Live City Briefing — Baguio
- The city government has banned single-use plastics in all commercial establishments as of 2025, so street-food vendors now serve in paper cones — carry a reusable bottle and container.
- The Baguio-La Trinidad jeepney route (P12 fare) now uses modern Euro-4 units, reducing smoke; wait times at the Burnham jeepney terminal are shorter since the rerouting in March 2026.
- Session Road’s weekend pedestrianisation (every Saturday and Sunday, 6am–12pm) continues, with pop-up craft markets and buskers: handy if you're near Tayaw Lodge.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tayaw Lodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 to 4 facing the rear of the building, away from Ben Palispis Highway. These mid-level floors are high enough to reduce ground-level noise but low enough to avoid rooftop machinery hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1, especially those facing Ben Palispis Highway. Ground-level rooms pick up traffic rumble from the main road and foot traffic in the lobby. Also skip any room directly above or beside the lift shaft—Baguio lodges often have noisy older lifts.
Best views
Rooms on floors 3 and 4 facing east offer views over the hills behind the hotel—green and much nicer than the highway vista. West-facing rooms look onto Ben Palispis Highway and generic roadside shops.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 to 4 are quietest. Higher floors (5+) may catch wind noise from the mountainous setting, but the lift motor and roof equipment can add vibration.
🔊 Noise notes
Ben Palispis Highway is a main city arterial with jeepneys, trucks, and motorbikes from early morning until around 10 p.m. Street noise is constant but not deafening. Baguio’s cooler climate means windows are often shut at night, which helps. Lift mechanics and guest chatter in corridors are the secondary noise source.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, the hotel has limited parking on a narrow frontage—call ahead to reserve a spot or ask for a parking bay behind the building. 2) Request a room with a heater (Baguio can drop to 10°C at night, and not all 3-star lodges provide adequate warmers). 3) Check in after 2 p.m. to avoid waiting for room turnover—staff are stretched at peak.
- 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 — Tayaw Lodge
Free basic WiFi (3 Mbps) in lobby and rooms; premium tier (20 Mbps) PhP 150 per day, requires room number and surname login
Single lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to Philippine Daily Inquirer and Manila Bulletin via QR code in lobby; no physical papers
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out fee of PhP 300 if available, latest 12:00
Free storage for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage PhP 200 per bag
Step-free main entrance and lift to guest floors; no accessible rooms specifically; heavy sliding bathroom doors may limit wheelchair access
Free on-site parking for 12 cars on a first-come, first-served basis; nearest public car park at SM Baguio (PhP 40 per hour); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: PhP 50 per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full first night's payment required at booking; PhP 1,000 incidental hold via credit card or cash at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Lokal ng Tuba, Iglesia ni Cristo (925 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Divine Mercy Parish Baguio (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Midtown Church of Christ (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Mahad Luzon Al-Islami Center, Inc. (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BDO — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
RR Medica Pharmacy — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
7-Eleven — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Travellers can exchange money at the airport or in the city, but rates are often poor. Currency exchange centers like Travelex or local banks like BDO offer better rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Baguio, especially in tourist areas. Contactless payments are also available in some restaurants and cafes, but not as common as cash transactions.
Tipping is generally not expected in Baguio, but rounding up the bill or leaving 10-20 PHP for good service is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee can be found at a local street vendor or a 7-Eleven store for around 40-50 PHP.
You can get a budget lunch at a local eatery like a carinderia or a food stall for around 100-150 PHP.
A affordable dinner at a local restaurant can cost around 200-300 PHP for a main course.
The Burnham Park area has a variety of street food options, and Session Road is another popular spot for affordable eats.
SM Supermarket and Robinsons Supermarket are common supermarket chains found in Baguio.
The Baguio Public Market has a variety of affordable shopping options for clothing and souvenirs.
A day pass for the Baguio City jeepneys costs around 20 PHP. From the airport, a tricycle ride costs around 100-150 PHP.
Use the jeepneys or tricycles for transportation instead of taxis, which can be expensive.Avoid eating at touristy restaurants and opt for local eateries for better prices.Shop at local markets or public markets for affordable shopping options.
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 Tayaw Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BDO — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · RR Medica Pharmacy — 1.1 km · ~13 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 Tayaw Lodge?
Request a room on floors 2 to 4 facing the rear of the building, away from Ben Palispis Highway. These mid-level floors are high enough to reduce ground-level noise but low enough to avoid rooftop machinery hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tayaw Lodge?
Avoid rooms on floor 1, especially those facing Ben Palispis Highway. Ground-level rooms pick up traffic rumble from the main road and foot traffic in the lobby. Also skip any room directly above or beside the lift shaft—Baguio lodges often have noisy older lifts.
Is Tayaw Lodge noisy?
Ben Palispis Highway is a main city arterial with jeepneys, trucks, and motorbikes from early morning until around 10 p.m. Street noise is constant but not deafening. Baguio’s cooler climate means windows are often shut at night, which helps. Lift mechanics and guest chatter in corridors are the secondary noise source.
Which rooms have the best views at Tayaw Lodge?
Rooms on floors 3 and 4 facing east offer views over the hills behind the hotel—green and much nicer than the highway vista. West-facing rooms look onto Ben Palispis Highway and generic roadside shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Tayaw Lodge?
1) If arriving by car, the hotel has limited parking on a narrow frontage—call ahead to reserve a spot or ask for a parking bay behind the building. 2) Request a room with a heater (Baguio can drop to 10°C at night, and not all 3-star lodges provide adequate warmers). 3) Check in after 2 p.m. to avoid waiting for room turnover—staff are stretched at peak.
What time is check-in at Tayaw Lodge?
Check-in at Tayaw Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tayaw Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (3 Mbps) in lobby and rooms; premium tier (20 Mbps) PhP 150 per day, requires room number and surname login
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tayaw Lodge?
PhP 50 per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Tayaw Lodge?
You can get a budget lunch at a local eatery like a carinderia or a food stall for around 100-150 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tayaw Lodge?
A day pass for the Baguio City jeepneys costs around 20 PHP. From the airport, a tricycle ride costs around 100-150 PHP.
When is the best time to visit Baguio?
March to May — the driest period with sunny days and light jackets at night; Panagbenga (February) is over, so crowds thin but the cool air remains. October to November also works, with fewer tourists and occasional light showers.
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.