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La propiedad — Casa Generosa
Casa Generosa is a modest three-star in Baguio's quiet residential stretch of Legarda Road. It feels like a slightly faded pension—wood-panelled corridors, a small lobby with a gas fireplace, and a genuine smell of pine. The USP is location: you can walk to Burnham Park in ten minutes and to the night market in five. It suits budget-conscious families and couples who want a clean base near the action, not a resort experience.
Crónicas de Baguio
Baguio was built from scratch by the American colonial government in 1900 as a hill station, designed by architect Daniel Burnham to offer a cool escape from Manila's heat. The city's layout—with parks, a golf course and a grand boulevard—echoes Burnham's City Beautiful movement. After the war, Baguio became a centre for education and tourism, and its pine forests earned it the nickname 'City of Pines'. Today, it's a dense, traffic-prone metropolis of over 400,000 people, balancing colonial architecture with modern malls and a strong Igorot heritage still visible in crafts and cuisine.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Baguio →Los mejores meses
March to May: driest stretch, warm afternoons around 25°C, but nights stay cool. Fewer typhoon risks and clear skies for Mount Costa or Mines View.
Peak / Festival Surge
December to February: Christmas and Panagbenga Festival (February) draw huge crowds. Hotel prices double or triple; book six months ahead. Panagbenga's flower floats and street dancing are the main draws.
La temporada del hombro
June and November: cheaper rates, light rain but not daily downpours, and quieter sites. July like your trip falls in monsoon season—expect afternoon showers but small crowds.
Tiempo y embalaje
Baguio averages 18-25°C year-round but can dip to 12°C at night during the wet season. Pack a waterproof jacket and a fleece, no matter the month—never just a t-shirt and jeans.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Baguio
- The Baguio Public Market was upgraded in early 2026 with better drainage and new stalls—still chaotic but less muddy after rain. Close by on Magsaysay Avenue is the night market from 9pm to 12am for secondhand clothes and street food.
- The city implements a 'number coding' scheme on Sessions Road on weekdays to reduce congestion; check if your rental car's plate triggers a restriction. Taxis and jeepneys are plentiful and cheaper.
- A new bike lane network along the Burnham Park loop was completed in late 2025; you can rent bikes from stalls near the lake for about PHP 50-100 per hour. Be prepared for sudden afternoon showers that can flood low-lying streets like Harrison Road.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Generosa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Upper floors (3rd to 5th) facing away from General Luna Road – these get good light and cross-breeze from the mountains without the morning traffic rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Ground or second-floor rooms directly on the street side – General Luna Road is a main artery through Baguio's central district, so buses, jeepneys, and student foot traffic from nearby universities make it noisy from 6 am to late evening.
Best views
Rooms on floors 4-5 looking north-east (rear side of the building) – you’ll see the sloping green hills of the Cordillera foothills and the neighbour's pine trees, not the tangle of wires and traffic on General Luna.
Quietest floors
3rd through 5th floors, especially rooms ending in even numbers (likely the rear side) – these sit higher than street-level exhaust and get occasional pine-breeze, not constant horns.
🔊 Noise notes
General Luna Road carries constant transit noise: jeepney horns, truck brakes, and early-morning market runs. The hotel is near the University of Baguio and Saint Louis University campuses, so student chatter peaks at 7-8 am and 4-6 pm. Weekend evenings can bring karaoke from nearby bars.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, non-street side – these get the best balance of quiet and natural air. 2. The hotel has no parking of its own; use the public lot at Panagbenga Park (5-minute walk) or drop bags first before parking, as General Luna is one-way and tight for reversing.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Casa Generosa
Free for all guests; speeds around 15 Mbps down; login with room number and surname, no daily cap
One passenger lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; two complimentary physical newspapers (Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin) in the lobby lounge each morning
Standard 14:00–22:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 without charge; late check-out until 12:00 free, beyond 12:00 subject to PHP 500 per hour, after 14:00 charged a full night
Complimentary for same-day arrival/departure; overnight storage PHP 100 per bag
Ground-floor rooms with step-free access; lift to upper floors; main entrance has a single step (portable ramp available on request); no specially adapted bathrooms
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park is SM Baguio parking (PHP 60 per hour, PHP 360 overnight); no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None (Baguio does not levy a separate city tourist tax; 12% VAT included in rates)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required to confirm; PHP 2,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Gateway Community Church (217 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Baguio Cathedral (225 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (283 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Epicenter Church (390 m · ~5 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Baguio Center Mall — 498 m · ~6 min walk
Baguio Post Office Park — 401 m · ~5 min walk
General Emilio Aguinaldo Museum — 382 m · ~5 min walk
CCA Theater — 544 m · ~7 min walk
FantasyWorld — 879 m · ~11 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 291 m · ~4 min walk
Zure Rx Drug — 15 m · ~1 min walk
Funhan Mart — 25 m · ~1 min walk
UV Express Station — 455 m · ~6 min walk
Dinero y moneda
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.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
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 Casa Generosa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 291 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Zure Rx Drug — 15 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
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).
Sobre 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...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Casa Generosa?
Upper floors (3rd to 5th) facing away from General Luna Road – these get good light and cross-breeze from the mountains without the morning traffic rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Generosa?
Ground or second-floor rooms directly on the street side – General Luna Road is a main artery through Baguio's central district, so buses, jeepneys, and student foot traffic from nearby universities make it noisy from 6 am to late evening.
Is Casa Generosa noisy?
General Luna Road carries constant transit noise: jeepney horns, truck brakes, and early-morning market runs. The hotel is near the University of Baguio and Saint Louis University campuses, so student chatter peaks at 7-8 am and 4-6 pm. Weekend evenings can bring karaoke from nearby bars.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Generosa?
Rooms on floors 4-5 looking north-east (rear side of the building) – you’ll see the sloping green hills of the Cordillera foothills and the neighbour's pine trees, not the tangle of wires and traffic on General Luna.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Generosa?
1. Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, non-street side – these get the best balance of quiet and natural air. 2. The hotel has no parking of its own; use the public lot at Panagbenga Park (5-minute walk) or drop bags first before parking, as General Luna is one-way and tight for reversing.
What time is check-in at Casa Generosa?
Check-in at Casa Generosa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Generosa have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speeds around 15 Mbps down; login with room number and surname, no daily cap
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Generosa?
None (Baguio does not levy a separate city tourist tax; 12% VAT included in rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Generosa?
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 Casa Generosa?
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: driest stretch, warm afternoons around 25°C, but nights stay cool. Fewer typhoon risks and clear skies for Mount Costa or Mines View.
Principales atracciones en 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.