Your stay — DMEMS Dormitory
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Victory Davao (204 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church (239 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Holy Trinity Community (443 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: CCF (511 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bao Sheng Enterprises — 665 m · ~8 min walk
Datu Bago Gallery — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Kids Aglow Ministry — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk
Mercury Drug — 128 m · ~2 min walk
7-Eleven — 36 m · ~1 min walk
Mandug Terminal — 984 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Money changers in malls (e.g., SM City Davao, Gaisano Mall) offer better rates than the airport; avoid airport counters.
Credit cards accepted in major malls, hotels, and mid-range restaurants; smaller eateries and market stalls are cash-only.
Optional but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave 10% for good service in restaurants, and give ₱20-50 to hotel porters/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee shop or 3-in-1 sachet from a sari-sari store: ₱25-50.
Rice-and-viand combo from a carinderia (eatery): ₱50-80.
Grilled meat or fish with rice at a roadside barbecue stall: ₱80-120 per main.
Roxas Avenue Night Market (after 6pm) — sticks of chicken/pork barbecue, fish balls, and tempura: ₱10-20 each.
NCCC, Puregold, and SM Supermarket are common budget choices in the area.
Bankerohan Public Market and SM City Davao for affordable basics and streetwear.
Jeepneys: ₱12 per ride within city; from airport, take a bus (₱25-40) or a single jeepney if luggage allows — avoid airport taxis.
Eat at carinderias rather than sit-down restaurants; buy water in bulk at grocery stores; use jeepneys instead of tricycles for longer trips.
Emergency Contacts
Davao CityDial 911 for all emergencies. For non-urgent police matters, contact Davao City Police Office (082) 222-2222. The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) is at (082) 224-1234.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Davao City, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at DMEMS Dormitory
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Mercury Drug — 128 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
SM Ecoland Terminal (Quimpo Blvd) → Viajeros Inn (Leon Garcia St, Poblacion District)
💡 Take a jeepney marked 'Buhangin' or 'Agdao' from the terminal—get off at the corner of Leon Garcia and Bonifacio. Have exact change; drivers don't break large bills. The ride's bumpy but it's the budget backpacker's lifeline.
Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Ecoland) → Viajeros Inn (Leon Garcia St, Poblacion District)
💡 Catch Route 3.5 (yellow bus) from Ecoland—it runs along Quirino Ave then turns onto Leon Garcia. Ask the conductor to drop you at 'Viajeros Inn'—they'll signal the driver. Sit on the right side for shade.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) → Viajeros Inn (Leon Garcia St, Poblacion District)
💡 Cheaper than airport taxis if you book via the app. Request pickup at the arrivals curb—Grab drivers can't legally park at the terminal, so have your phone ready and meet them quickly.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) → Viajeros Inn (Leon Garcia St, Poblacion District)
💡 Queue at the official airport taxi stand just outside arrivals—fixed rates to downtown are usually 250-350 PHP. Avoid touts in the parking lot who'll charge double.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at DMEMS Dormitory?
Check-in at DMEMS Dormitory is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near DMEMS Dormitory?
Rice-and-viand combo from a carinderia (eatery): ₱50-80.
What is the cheapest way to get around from DMEMS Dormitory?
Jeepneys: ₱12 per ride within city; from airport, take a bus (₱25-40) or a single jeepney if luggage allows — avoid airport taxis.
Top Attractions in Davao City
💡 Go late afternoon when the heat drops and the locals start gathering. The chess players near the south entrance are friendly and happy to chat. Free Wi-Fi near the main pavilion.
💡 Call ahead to check if they're open — hours can be erratic. Combine this with a walk around the nearby Japanese tunnel (a short tricycle ride away) for a history-focused morning.
💡 Buy the bundle ticket (200 PHP) that includes the nearby Davao Butterfly House — it's a quiet, pretty place and a good contrast. Weekday afternoons are dead quiet, so you'll have the crocs mostly to yourself.
💡 Skip the overpriced buffet lunch. Bring your own picnic and eat near the amphitheatre — there are benches and a view. Go early on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
💡 The eagles are most active in the morning before it gets hot. Arrive at opening time (08:00) and head straight to the eagle flight demo area (usually around 09:00). Bring mosquito repellent.