Your stay — st. clare dormitory
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The Property — st. clare dormitory
St. Clare Dormitory offers no-fuss, functional lodging for budget-conscious students and short-stay visitors near the University of the Philippines campus. The lobby is a modest, tiled space with a reception desk and a few plastic chairs — practical rather than stylish. Its main appeal is rock-bottom rates and proximity to the university belt, not frills or atmosphere.
Chronicles of Quezon City
Quezon City was officially created in 1939 to replace Manila as the national capital, a plan that never fully materialised but left wide boulevards and government complexes behind. After the capital status shifted back to Manila in 1976, the city evolved into the country’s largest municipality by population and a hub for media, film and education. The 1950s–1970s saw a wave of modernist architecture, especially in the Diliman area around the University of the Philippines, giving the city a distinctly mid-century academic feel. Today, Quezon City is a sprawling, polyglot metropolis where gated subdivisions sit alongside busy commercial strips and towering condominiums.
Best Time to Visit
Full Quezon City guide →Best months
December to February are the coolest, driest months with daytime highs around 28°C and low humidity — ideal for walking tours. November also offers fair weather before full dry season crowds build.
Peak / festival surge
March to May are the hottest months; Semana Santa (Holy Week) in March or April sees many locals traveling, hotels can fill and rates rise slightly. No major festival drives big surges, but summer heat keeps demand steady from provincial visitors.
Budget shoulder season
June and October offer good value: June starts the rainy season but rains are short, and October sees fewer tourists, lower hotel prices, and still tolerable heat.
Weather & packing
Quezon City has a tropical monsoon climate with a distinct wet season from June to November — expect sudden downpours even on sunny mornings. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry shoes every day, and bring a light long-sleeve top for air-conditioned malls and jeepneys.
Live City Briefing — Quezon City
- The MRT-3 line has ongoing maintenance work on weekends, causing longer waits between stations; check for service advisories before travelling to Cubao or Ortigas.
- Several new coffee shops and affordable eateries have opened along Katipunan Avenue near the dormitory, especially around the UP Town Center mall.
- The Quezon City government recently began a road-widening project on Commonwealth Avenue, which may cause occasional lane closures and traffic delays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to st. clare dormitory, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th–6th) facing the inner courtyard or the rear of the building, away from Mabilis Street. This reduces street noise and gives a quieter stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing Mabilis Street — traffic, pedestrian noise, and the lobby/check-in area will disturb sleep. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
The best view is from upper floors (5th–6th) overlooking the courtyard or the neighbourhood rooftops — you get some city skyline without direct street noise. Rooms facing Mabilis Street give a view of the street and passing vehicles, which is less pleasant.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest, assuming the lift noise is minimal on those levels and you avoid the street side.
🔊 Noise notes
Mabilis Street is a main road with jeepneys, tricycles, and cars throughout the day and into the night. There may be construction noise from nearby buildings. The property is in a dense urban area, so expect ambient city hum.
Insider tips
1) Check in early and request a courtyard-facing upper floor at the front desk — polite persistence helps. 2) If you drive, ask about free parking on arrival; street parking is limited and risky in this area.
- 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 — st. clare dormitory
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests, 5 Mbps down/2 Mbps up. No login needed — just accept terms on the captive portal
One elevator serves all five floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to The Philippine Star and Inquirer via the hotel’s tablet in the lobby. No physical papers
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Free luggage drop before check-in. Late check-out until 18:00 costs half the daily rate; after 18:00 is a full night
Complimentary storage on departure day until 18:00
Step-free main entrance with ramp; elevator to all floors; standard door widths 80 cm; no grab bars in bathrooms — limited wheelchair accessibility in standard rooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Quezon City Hall Parking Building, 3-minute walk, PHP 60 per hour, PHP 350 overnight (20:00–08:00). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 12% VAT is included in rate; no separate city or tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable security deposit of PHP 1,000 is taken as card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Church (893 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Heritage Christian Church of QC (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ayala Malls Vertis North — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Quezon City Hall Park and Lagoon — 545 m · ~7 min walk
Bahay Modernismo — 780 m · ~10 min walk
Amphitheater — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 515 m · ~6 min walk
CVS Drugstore — 68 m · ~1 min walk
7-Eleven — 94 m · ~1 min walk
East Avenue — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Exchange at malls or bank branches like BDO or Metrobank; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at malls, supermarkets, and chain restaurants; smaller eateries and sari-sari stores are cash-only. Contactless is growing but not universal.
Not mandatory but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave 10-20 pesos in small eateries, and 50-100 pesos for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant 3-in-1 sachets from sari-sari stores (10-15 PHP) or brewed coffee at a local carinderia (20-30 PHP).
Rice with two viands from a carinderia (60-80 PHP).
A main dish like pansit or adobo from a neighbourhood eatery (80-120 PHP).
Fishballs, kwek-kwek, and barbecue from street vendors near intersections or the Balintawak market area; cheap and filling.
Puregold, Savemore, and Robinsons Supermarket are common; sari-sari stores for small daily needs.
Taytay Tiangge (flea market) a short jeepney ride away; Divisoria for even cheaper bulk buys.
Jeepney (9-13 PHP per ride) or tricycle (30-50 PHP for short distances). From NAIA, take the airport bus to Cubao then a jeepney north on Mabilis Street.
Eat at carinderias for hearty meals under 100 PHP; use jeepneys over taxis; buy drinking water in 1-litre sachets (10 PHP) from any sari-sari store.
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 st. clare dormitory
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 515 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · CVS Drugstore — 68 m · ~1 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 st. clare dormitory?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th–6th) facing the inner courtyard or the rear of the building, away from Mabilis Street. This reduces street noise and gives a quieter stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at st. clare dormitory?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing Mabilis Street — traffic, pedestrian noise, and the lobby/check-in area will disturb sleep. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Is st. clare dormitory noisy?
Mabilis Street is a main road with jeepneys, tricycles, and cars throughout the day and into the night. There may be construction noise from nearby buildings. The property is in a dense urban area, so expect ambient city hum.
Which rooms have the best views at st. clare dormitory?
The best view is from upper floors (5th–6th) overlooking the courtyard or the neighbourhood rooftops — you get some city skyline without direct street noise. Rooms facing Mabilis Street give a view of the street and passing vehicles, which is less pleasant.
What are insider tips for staying at st. clare dormitory?
1) Check in early and request a courtyard-facing upper floor at the front desk — polite persistence helps. 2) If you drive, ask about free parking on arrival; street parking is limited and risky in this area.
What time is check-in at st. clare dormitory?
Check-in at st. clare dormitory is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does st. clare dormitory have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests, 5 Mbps down/2 Mbps up. No login needed — just accept terms on the captive portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at st. clare dormitory?
12% VAT is included in rate; no separate city or tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near st. clare dormitory?
Rice with two viands from a carinderia (60-80 PHP).
What is the cheapest way to get around from st. clare dormitory?
Jeepney (9-13 PHP per ride) or tricycle (30-50 PHP for short distances). From NAIA, take the airport bus to Cubao then a jeepney north on Mabilis Street.
When is the best time to visit Quezon City?
December to February are the coolest, driest months with daytime highs around 28°C and low humidity — ideal for walking tours. November also offers fair weather before full dry season crowds build.
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.