Your stay — NARAG A& B
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The Property — NARAG A& B
Narag A& B is a no-frills three-star hotel in Quezon City's New Manila district, aimed squarely at value-focused travellers who need a clean, functional base. The lobby feels like a modest but tidy business hotel lobby—tiled floors, a small front desk, and a waiting area with plastic chairs. Its key advantages are a quiet residential location, air-conditioned rooms with basic cable TV, and free parking, which suits independent travellers or small groups who plan to spend most of their time exploring Metro Manila.
Chronicles of Quezon City
Quezon City was officially founded in 1939 as the planned capital of the Philippines, named after President Manuel L. Quezon, who envisioned a city that would relieve congestion in Manila. The city's development accelerated after World War II, and it served as the country's capital from 1948 until 1976, when Metro Manila was designated the national capital region. Architecturally, the city mixes pre-war Art Deco structures, sprawling 1960s government buildings, and modern high-rises, particularly along the major arteries of EDSA and Quezon Avenue. Today, it is the most populous city in the Philippines, known as a hub for broadcasting and entertainment, with a vibrant dining and nightlife scene centred on the Tomas Morato and Maginhawa Street strips.
Best Time to Visit
Full Quezon City guide →Best months
December to February: cool, dry weather (around 24-28°C) with low humidity, making sightseeing comfortable. Crowds are manageable as it's outside major summer holidays.
Peak / festival surge
March to May: hottest months with frequent thundery afternoons. Hotel prices rise due to Holy Week (March/April) and summer vacations; rates often increase 30-50%.
Budget shoulder season
June to July: start of wet season with some rain but still sunny mornings, lower tourist numbers, and hotels often offer discounts of 15-25% off peak rates.
Weather & packing
Manila has a tropical monsoon climate with a distinct wet season (June to November). Pack a compact umbrella or raincoat, plus quick-dry clothing, and always carry a light scarf or jacket for aggressive air conditioning indoors.
Live City Briefing — Quezon City
- The EDSA Busway, a key rapid-transit corridor running past Quezon City, is undergoing extended operating hours and route adjustments from mid-2026—check the latest timetables to avoid delays.
- A new MRT-4 line project has started construction along the common alignment with the existing MRT-3, causing intermittent lane closures on EDSA near Cubao; allow extra travel time.
- Several new restaurants and cafés have opened on Maginhawa Street, including a Filipino-Japanese fusion spot and a dedicated kakanin (rice cake) shop, popular with locals in the evenings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to NARAG A& B, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the inner courtyard or rear of the building, away from Scout Santiago Street. These mid-level rooms balance lift access with reduced street noise from the four-lane road below.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing Scout Santiago Street. Lower floors pick up early-morning jeepney and tricycle traffic, plus pedestrian noise from the sidewalk and lobby. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also rattle at peak check-in/out times.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floors 5–6, overlooking the low-rise residential area and scattered trees, rather than the busy street front. No high-rise panoramas at this address.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 are the quietest, assuming the hotel has 6+ floors (typical for a 3-star in this area). These sit above street-level din and below any rooftop equipment or bar.
🔊 Noise notes
Scout Santiago Street carries local bus, jeepney and motorcycle traffic from 6am–10pm. On weekends, expect karaoke from nearby bars until midnight. The building’s own lift motor hums audibly in adjacent rooms on any floor.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, the hotel’s own parking is limited (typical for Scout area properties) – ask for a space when booking, or use the pay lot on Scout Rallos Street one block east. 2. Request a room away from the lifts at check-in; the reception staff can often block a quieter courtyard-facing room if you call 24 hours ahead.
- 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 — NARAG A& B
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) for all guests, no login required; premium tier (10 Mbps) available at PHP 150 per 24 hours
One elevator serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to The Philippine Star via QR code at lobby; no physical papers
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for free, PHP 500 fee after 12:00 until 18:00
Free storage at front desk on check-in day; for post-check-out, PHP 100 per bag per day
Step-free ramp at main entrance; wide doorways; no lift to basement function room; wheelchair accessible ground-floor rooms available on request
On-site parking free for guests; no valet; no EV charging; nearest public car park at SM North EDSA (PHP 50 per hour, PHP 300 overnight)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; 12% VAT included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required for booking; PHP 1,000 incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Jesus is Lord Church Timog (844 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Diocesan Shrine of Jesus, the Divine Word (848 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Manila First Free Methodist Church (872 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: MEA-UMC episcopal house (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Scout Center — 728 m · ~9 min walk
Barangay Mariana Park — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Bantayog ng mga Bayani Museum — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
PETA Theater — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 788 m · ~10 min walk
Mercury Drug — 428 m · ~5 min walk
7-Eleven — 50 m · ~1 min walk
GMA Kamuning — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Use ATMs in malls or banks; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges which often give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in malls, hotels, and chain restaurants; street vendors and small eateries are cash-only.
Not mandatory but expected: 10% in restaurants if no service charge, round up fares for taxis, and tip hotel staff 20-50 PHP for services.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant 3-in-1 coffee sachets at convenience stores for around 20-30 PHP.
Rice with a viand (ulam) from a carinderia, about 60-100 PHP.
A bowl of noodle soup or a rice meal at a local eatery, around 80-150 PHP for a main.
Nearby streets and markets have vendors selling fish balls, kikiam, and isaw for 5-20 PHP per stick.
Budget chains like Puregold, Savemore, and local wet markets are common in this area.
Tiangge (flea market) stalls in malls like Farmer's Plaza or cheap brands at department stores along Aurora Boulevard.
Jeepneys (13 PHP for first 4 km) are cheapest; from airport, take a bus to Cubao then jeepney, total under 100 PHP.
Eat at carinderias and food courts instead of sit-down restaurants; use jeepneys and tricycles over taxis; buy water and snacks at convenience stores, not tourist spots.
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 NARAG A& B
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 788 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Mercury Drug — 428 m · ~5 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 NARAG A& B?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the inner courtyard or rear of the building, away from Scout Santiago Street. These mid-level rooms balance lift access with reduced street noise from the four-lane road below.
Which rooms should I avoid at NARAG A& B?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing Scout Santiago Street. Lower floors pick up early-morning jeepney and tricycle traffic, plus pedestrian noise from the sidewalk and lobby. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also rattle at peak check-in/out times.
Is NARAG A& B noisy?
Scout Santiago Street carries local bus, jeepney and motorcycle traffic from 6am–10pm. On weekends, expect karaoke from nearby bars until midnight. The building’s own lift motor hums audibly in adjacent rooms on any floor.
Which rooms have the best views at NARAG A& B?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floors 5–6, overlooking the low-rise residential area and scattered trees, rather than the busy street front. No high-rise panoramas at this address.
What are insider tips for staying at NARAG A& B?
1. If arriving by car, the hotel’s own parking is limited (typical for Scout area properties) – ask for a space when booking, or use the pay lot on Scout Rallos Street one block east. 2. Request a room away from the lifts at check-in; the reception staff can often block a quieter courtyard-facing room if you call 24 hours ahead.
What time is check-in at NARAG A& B?
Check-in at NARAG A& B is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does NARAG A& B have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) for all guests, no login required; premium tier (10 Mbps) available at PHP 150 per 24 hours
Is there a city or tourist tax at NARAG A& B?
None (no separate city tax; 12% VAT included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near NARAG A& B?
Rice with a viand (ulam) from a carinderia, about 60-100 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from NARAG A& B?
Jeepneys (13 PHP for first 4 km) are cheapest; from airport, take a bus to Cubao then jeepney, total under 100 PHP.
When is the best time to visit Quezon City?
December to February: cool, dry weather (around 24-28°C) with low humidity, making sightseeing comfortable. Crowds are manageable as it's outside major summer holidays.
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.