Your stay — Halostar Hotel
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The Property — Halostar Hotel
Halostar Hotel is a reliable three-star in Quezon City’s Cubao district, with a functional lobby that smells faintly of disinfectant and coffee. It targets budget-conscious travellers who need a clean, no-fuss base near the Araneta Center transport hub and Smart Araneta Coliseum. The vibe is brisk and service-oriented—staff are polite but overworked, and the lifts can get busy on event weekends. You’d stay here for location and price, not atmosphere.
Chronicles of Quezon City
Quezon City was founded in 1939 as the planned capital of the Philippines, designed to relieve crowding in Manila. It became the actual capital from 1948 until 1976, when the government reverted to Manila, but retains many national offices. Architecturally, mid-century modernist buildings like the Quezon City Hall and the University of the Philippines campus dominate, while malls and residential towers now define the skyline. Culturally, Quezon City is the country's film and television hub (ABS-CBN, GMA), and remains a magnet for students, artists, and progressive politics. Its unofficial nickname, 'City of Stars,' reflects this media-entertainment centrality.
Best Time to Visit
Full Quezon City guide →Best months
December to February: dry, relatively cool (23–30°C), and low humidity; ideal for sightseeing. Crowds are manageable except at New Year.
Peak / festival surge
May is the hottest month (27–36°C), with frequent thunderstorms; hotel prices rise as schools close. Holy Week (March/April) sees a spike in domestic tourism and higher tariffs.
Budget shoulder season
June and July offer lower prices (30–40% off peak) and fleeting dry spells, though rain is daily. October is also good—less rain, fewer tourists, and base rates often 20% below peak.
Weather & packing
Quezon City has two distinct seasons: dry (Nov–Apr) and wet (May–Oct), with sudden downpours even during 'dry' months. Pack a rain jacket or compact umbrella plus a light long-sleeved shirt for air-conditioned malls and jeepneys.
Live City Briefing — Quezon City
- The MRT-3 Line maintenance is ongoing until late 2026, with reduced carriages and longer waits at Cubao station—allow 20 extra minutes if using the train.
- SM City North EDSA, a 10-minute drive from the hotel, completed its 'Sky Garden' expansion in early 2026, adding a rooftop park and food market open 10am–10pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Halostar Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 6–8, facing away from Quezon City's main avenues (likely Commonwealth Avenue or Kalayaan Avenue) to get quieter sleep and better airflow.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms on floors 1–3 due to lift lobby noise and possible restaurant/smoking area below. Also avoid rooms facing the street side, as Quezon City main roads have heavy jeepney and truck traffic until midnight.
Best views
If available, a high floor facing east gives a view over residential suburbs rather than the congested Quezon City thoroughfares. The west side looks onto the EDSA corridor or one of the major avenues.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–8 are the quietest, as they sit above the lobby and meeting-room bustle but below any roof-level equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from morning to late evening, especially during rush hour (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM). Jeepneys, tricycles and delivery trucks idle outside hotels on these commercial strips. Ask for a room on the courtyard or car-park side if available.
Insider tips
1. Parking is usually tight at 3-star hotels in Quezon City; valet can take 15–20 minutes at peak. Allow extra time or use Grab. 2. If you want a coffee maker or extra towel, ask at front desk before 8 PM — night staff carry fewer extras.
- 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 — Halostar Hotel
Free for all guests with a single-device login token; speed around 10 Mbps down during peak evening hours, faster (25 Mbps) during daytime
One lift serving all 7 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; one printed copy of The Philippine Star available at the front desk on weekdays only
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 at no charge; late check-out until 16:00 costs 600 PHP (subject to availability)
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage costs 200 PHP per bag
Step-free entrance via a ramp at the side door; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift doors are narrow (76 cm)
On-site open parking for 12 cars, free for guests on a first-come basis; nearest public car park is at Robinsons Magnolia shopping mall (200 m away), 40 PHP per hour / 200 PHP per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 1,000 PHP incidental hold is placed on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Del Monte United Methodist Church (155 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Sacred Heart of Jesus Apostolic Church (284 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Resurrection of Our Lord Parish Church (325 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Bethel Christian Fellowship (328 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
AVESCO — 943 m · ~12 min walk
Remedios C. Samala Park — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Museo Franciscano — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Quintin S. Doromal Amphitheater — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 932 m · ~12 min walk
Sgm Drugstore — 197 m · ~2 min walk
Unique Novelties — 290 m · ~4 min walk
North Avenue — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Avoid airport and tourist bureaux; use ATMs from major banks like BPI, BDO, or Metrobank for the best rates with a small fee.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in malls and restaurants; cash preferred in smaller eateries, jeepneys, and markets. Contactless and mobile pay (GCash) common in chain stores.
Not mandatory but appreciated. Leave loose change (10-20 PHP) in restaurants; taxi drivers round up; hotel porters 20-50 PHP.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup from a local stall or chain café like Coffee Project costs around 80-120 PHP.
Rice with ulam (viand) from a carinderia or turo-turo — around 60-100 PHP.
A main dish at a family-run eatery or food court averages 120-180 PHP.
Fishball, kikiam, barbecue, and isaw (grilled chicken intestines) sold by roadside carts near schools, office districts, and night markets.
Puregold, SM Savemore, and Robinsons Supermarket are common budget chains across Quezon City.
Uniqlo, department stores in SM North or Trinoma, and Divisoria for market finds; ukay-ukay (thrift) shops in Cubao.
Jeepney ride costs 13 PHP for the first 4 km; tricycle fares start at 20-30 PHP. From NAIA, take the bus to Cubao (around 100 PHP) or the LRT/MRT from Taft Ave (30-50 PHP).
Eat at carinderias for authentic cheap meals; use Beep card for LRT/MRT to save on fares; haggle at flea markets but not at malls.
Emergency Contacts
Quezon CityDial 911 for all emergencies; 117 for direct police, ambulance, or fire. For non-urgent police help, call QCPD Hotline at (02) 8722-0650. For medical emergencies, also contact PhilHealth hotline 02-8441-7442.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Quezon City, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Halostar Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 932 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Sgm Drugstore — 197 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
NAIA Terminal 3 Departures Bay 14 → Trinoma Mall, Quezon City
💡 Alight at Trinoma, then take a 10-minute tricycle ride to Fernandina 88 Suites (around PHP 30–50). The bus is direct and air-conditioned, but only runs when seats are filled — have cash ready for the conductor.
Taft Avenue MRT Station (via bus or taxi from airport) → Quezon Avenue MRT Station
💡 Avoid MRT between 7–9 AM and 5–7 PM — the crush load is brutal. From Quezon Avenue station, walk 15 minutes or take a short jeepney ride (PHP 9) to Fernandina 88 Suites on Scout Borromeo.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) → Fernandina 88 Suites, Quezon City
💡 Use the Grab app from the airport's ride-hailing pickup zones. Avoid the touts inside the terminal — they charge triple. If arriving late, book the GrabCar option to get a fixed price.
Quezon City streets near Fernandina 88 Suites → Cubao, Tomas Morato, or East Avenue
💡 Flag down any jeepney with 'T.Morato' or 'Cubao' signs. Pay the driver directly — no change for bills larger than PHP 100. Sit near the entrance if you’re carrying luggage; the benches get tight. Best for short hops, not airport transfers.
About Quezon City
Wikipedia ↗
Quezon City (UK: , US: ; Filipino: Lungsod Quezon [luŋˈsod ˈkɛson] ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read and pronounced in Filipino as Kyusi), is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,084,270 people. It was founded on October 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Halostar Hotel?
Request a room on floors 6–8, facing away from Quezon City's main avenues (likely Commonwealth Avenue or Kalayaan Avenue) to get quieter sleep and better airflow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Halostar Hotel?
Skip rooms on floors 1–3 due to lift lobby noise and possible restaurant/smoking area below. Also avoid rooms facing the street side, as Quezon City main roads have heavy jeepney and truck traffic until midnight.
Is Halostar Hotel noisy?
Street noise from morning to late evening, especially during rush hour (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM). Jeepneys, tricycles and delivery trucks idle outside hotels on these commercial strips. Ask for a room on the courtyard or car-park side if available.
Which rooms have the best views at Halostar Hotel?
If available, a high floor facing east gives a view over residential suburbs rather than the congested Quezon City thoroughfares. The west side looks onto the EDSA corridor or one of the major avenues.
What are insider tips for staying at Halostar Hotel?
1. Parking is usually tight at 3-star hotels in Quezon City; valet can take 15–20 minutes at peak. Allow extra time or use Grab. 2. If you want a coffee maker or extra towel, ask at front desk before 8 PM — night staff carry fewer extras.
What time is check-in at Halostar Hotel?
Check-in at Halostar Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Halostar Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests with a single-device login token; speed around 10 Mbps down during peak evening hours, faster (25 Mbps) during daytime
Is there a city or tourist tax at Halostar Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Halostar Hotel?
Rice with ulam (viand) from a carinderia or turo-turo — around 60-100 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Halostar Hotel?
Jeepney ride costs 13 PHP for the first 4 km; tricycle fares start at 20-30 PHP. From NAIA, take the bus to Cubao (around 100 PHP) or the LRT/MRT from Taft Ave (30-50 PHP).
When is the best time to visit Quezon City?
December to February: dry, relatively cool (23–30°C), and low humidity; ideal for sightseeing. Crowds are manageable except at New Year.
Top Attractions in Quezon City
💡 Go on a Sunday morning before 9am when the main road is closed to cars and locals flood in for zumba and tai chi. The shrine's elevator ride to the viewing deck costs 50 pesos, but the park itself is free.
💡 The zoo area charges a 10-peso entry (about 20 cents). Bring your own water — the canteen inside is overpriced. Best in late afternoon when the heat drops and the animals are more active.
💡 Bring a friend with a wide-angle lens or a phone with a good camera — the staff know the best spots but won't shoot for you. Weekday mornings are empty. Entrance: 500 pesos (around $9), but kids under 4 get in free.
💡 Entrance is 50 pesos for adults, free for students with ID. The museum shop sells affordable prints by local artists. Combine your visit with a walk around the UP campus — the lagoon and old acacia trees are lovely.
💡 Day-trippers pay 300 pesos (around $5.50) — that includes a guided walk and use of the changing rooms. Come on a Saturday for the community lunch (extra 150 pesos) that uses vegetables grown on site. It's 90 minutes from central Quezon City by jeepney and tricycle; book a Grab if short on time.