How to get to Banaue
Our favourite places to stay in Banaue
Banaue is a special place where nature feels alive around you. To match this vibe, the accommodations need to be pretty unique too. And they are!
A lot of people visit Banaue to embark on overnight adventures into the rice paddies. The wooden huts offering spectacular views over the rice fields are the perfect places to stay before and after your adventure. Here are our favourite stays for every budget:
Baleh Boble Guesthouse - Mid Range
Area: 5-minute drive from Banaue Town
Baleh Boble Guesthouse offers similar accommodation to Hiwang, but with more comfort and finishing touches. They also offer cabin-style accommodation where their creativity with wood is fantastic.
It’s clear that the hosts have poured their hearts into creating this place, and their love continues with their huge effort to make sure that every guest has the best time possible.
- Unique and creative huts
- Amazing hosts
- Incredible views
- Garden, terrace and shared kitchen
Double rooms cost $30-$60 per night
Hiwang Native House - Mid Range
Area: Approx. 15-minute drive from Banaue Town
If you’re willing to spend a little more money, you can get incredible views at Hiwang Native House Inn, plus a unique sleeping experience. Situated at the top of the hill are a number of stilted thatch-roofed huts.
You even have your own little open-air dining area under your bedroom. Here you can enjoy food from the onsite restaurant or eat it around the campfire they frequently arrange.
- Panoramic views
- Unique accommodation
- Onsite restaurant
- Nightly campfires
Double rooms cost $30-$60 per night
Banaue Evergreen Hostel - Budget Friendly
Area: Approx. 5-minute drive from Banaue Town
Banaue is blessed with incredible views, and Banaue Evergreen Hostel really makes the most of its landscapes. Open your curtains or head out to the terrace and you’ll be greeted with panoramic views of the rice fields all around.
Inside, the hotel is bursting with colour. Made even brighter by the friendliness and smiles of the amazing hosts.
- Incredible views
- Great hosts
- Complimentary pick-up/drop-off from bus terminals
- Delicious on-site restaurant
Double rooms cost $15-$30 per night
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Hello
Very helpful site.
Is april good month for visit Banaue? How is the weather in april there?
Is possible privat transport from Manila to Banaue or is the bus only the best option?
Thank you for any information.
Matjaz
Summer in the Philippines is from March to May, so visiting Banaue in April is a great idea. There’s little to no rain, and you can enjoy the cooler weather here.
It is possible to hire private transport from Manila to Banaue, but it’ll be very expensive. As per a local tour guide, rates for minivans start from PHP 16,000 one-way.