Check out this itinerary and find out where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Baguio!
As we slowly transition to hotter temperatures, wouldn’t it be nice to head somewhere cool and breezy to relive the holiday breeze? We have the answer for you: time to visit Baguio City! The weather is perpetually cool in Baguio, earning its title of Summer Capital of the Philippines—it’s only right to spend the coming hot and humid days cooling off amidst swaying pine trees. Keep scrolling to see what kind of Baguio itinerary we’ve planned for when you plan to visit again!
COVID-19 Travel Guidelines:
Here are the updated requirements and process when visiting the City of Pines:
*Note: Only fully vaccinated* individuals or those with negative test results are allowed to travel within Baguio City.
- Create a BAGUIO VISITA account at visita.baguio.gov.ph.
- Upload confirmed itinerary and accommodation booking, valid ID, and ID photo when you create your BAGUIO VISITA account.
- Register as a group and include all traveling companions on the Baguio VISITA page under MyTravels and click "Add Companion". Don't forget to add the vehicle information for yourself and your companions. For more information, click here.
- Upon arrival, proceed to Triage located at the CAP Camp John Hay, and Baguio or the Central Triage.
- Follow all health and safety rules within the city.
*Minors are exempted from vaccination and test requirements as long as accompanied by vaccinated or tested adult.
**Accepted tests are RT-PCR within 72 hours or Rapid Antigen within 24 hours.
Where to Stay
1. The Manor at Camp John Hay
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The Manor at Camp John Hay is one of the most iconic hotels in Baguio. It will charm you with its old-world elegance and breathtaking scenery. The cool mountain breeze and earthy scent of the surrounding pine trees will make you feel at home as you enjoy the hotel’s luxurious amenities. This is what you imagine luxury mountain living to be like, and more!
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Make The Manor at Camp John Hay your home in the City of Pines and book with Klook! Klook offers an overnight stay at the iconic hotel with breakfast good for two to three persons for as low as P4,222! You also get to enjoy early check-in and late check-out to make the most of your stay.
The Manor at Camp John Hay
Address: Camp John Hay, Ordonio Drive, Baguio City
Contact Details: (074) 424-0931 to 43 | (+63) 917-869-3640
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Grand Sierra Pines is a 4-star hotel in Baguio City. It’s located on the quieter side of the city and offers 60 luxurious rooms, unique facilities, and plenty of dining choices for guests who want a redefined experience in Baguio. All the rooms in this hotel have a balcony so you won’t miss out on the cool and crisp mountain air that many go to Baguio for. You also won’t have a shortage of dining options with their two restaurants and bake shop where you can savor a delicious feast.
Book an overnight stay with breakfast good for two persons and Php 500 dining credits at Grand Sierra Pines for only P5,565 when you book with Klook! You also have access to the Adkos Gallery and use of the facilities at Ibidiyan Wellness Center.
Grand Sierra Pines
Address: 43 North Outlook Drive, Gibraltar, Baguio City
Contact details: (+6374) 245 3923 | (+6374) 245 3925 | (+63995) 489 0873 | (+63928) 846 6566
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Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre is a family-friendly hotel situated near the top tourist spots in the area. It’s only a short walk from Burnham Park, Baguio Cathedral, and Session Road. This contemporary hotel has 185 guestrooms with modern amenities that the entire family will love. Surrounded by the bustling city life, you won’t have a problem exploring Baguio if you stay here.
Enjoy an overnight stay in a comfortable Superior Room for two at the Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre for only P4,000 when you book with Klook! This offer comes with free breakfast for two and P500 food credits. You’ll also get to enjoy late check-out to further enjoy your time in the City of Pines.
Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre
Address: 56 Legarda Rd, Baguio City
Contact details: (074) 620 3333
4. G1 Lodge Baguio Design Hotel
Source: G1 Lodge Baguio Design Hotel Facebook
G1 Lodge Baguio Design Hotel is your urban home in Baguio. This hotel located in the center of the city sports a modern and edgy look, providing you with a distinct and stylish accommodation. It marries modern architecture with traditional Cordilleran design elements and hospitality that makes for a memorable staycation.
Source: G1 Lodge Baguio Design Hotel Facebook
Stay at the modern G1 Lodge Baguio Design Hotel for only P2,800 when you book with Klook! Offer includes an overnight stay for two at the Butterfly Room with free breakfast and Php 500 food credits.
G1 Lodge Baguio Design Hotel
Address: 2 Leonard Wood Rd, Baguio City
Contact details: 0917 888 1864
What To Do
1. Take a stroll around Burnham Park
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It’s a no-brainer to include Burnham Park in your Baguio itinerary. This century-old park is one of the most famous parks in the country. Its most recognizable landmark is its man-made lake known as the Burnham Lagoon where you can take a boat ride on a swan boat. There are also bikes you can rent to easily explore the park's wooded areas and gardens or you can just take a leisurely walk around the park. After your stroll, you can set up a picnic surrounded by roses, marigolds, and daisies for a chill and picture-perfect afternoon.
Book a Baguio Day Tour with Klook for only P1,399! The day tour includes a stop at Burnham Park.
Burnham Park
Location: Jose Abad Santos Drive, Baguio City
Social: Facebook
Contact details: (074) 442 7014
2. Explore Baguio’s newest attraction: Baguio Bamboo Sanctuary
Source: Baguio Bamboo Sanctuary Facebook
The Baguio Bamboo Sanctuary is the city’s newest tourist attraction. This eco-park located in the St. Francis Xavier Seminary is lined with different species of bamboo that lead you through a maze-like path. The sanctuary’s red-painted fences will even remind you of Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest that’s all over Instagram. Now, you don’t have to fly to Japan to snap a photo amidst towering bamboo trees for that enchanting forest look!
Baguio Bamboo Sanctuary
Location: St. Francis Xavier Seminary, Pacdal Liteng, Baguio City
Social: Facebook
Contact details: 0921 877 6655
3. Appreciate nature and art at BenCab Museum
Source: BeCab Museum Facebook
If you want to dedicate time in your Baguio itinerary to appreciate art, the BenCab Museum is the best place to go. This popular museum is home to the artworks of Benedicto Cabrera Philippine National Artist for Visual Arts, and of other indigenous Filipino artists. The museum features an extensive collection of ancient tribal statues and figures, as well as tribal weapons used by our ancestors that you can marvel at. It also highlights the indigenous architecture of Ifugao, Kalinga, and Bontoc which are evident all around the museum.
The BenCab Museum is situated on an organic farm and marries nature and art perfectly. It’s open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM. You have to pay an entrance fee of P150, but the amazing artworks you’ll get to see up close are priceless.
BenCab Museum
Location: Km. 6 Asin Road, Tadiangan, Baguio City
Contact details: (074) 442 7165
4. Shop until you drop at Baguio Night Market
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The Baguio Night Market is one of the best places in Baguio to go thrift shopping. You can score amazing deals on unique pieces if you’re patient and diligent enough to hustle through all the shops that line Harrison Road. The night market is open from 9 PM to 4 AM so you can shop all night long! Just don’t forget to bring enough cash because this place is full of amazing finds!
Baguio Night Market
Location: Harrison Road, Baguio City
Social: Facebook
Contact details: 0907 331 4409
5. Have a chill night at Session Road
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The iconic Session Road is one of the best places in Baguio where you can experience the vibrant nightlife. There are a plethora of bars and restaurants that you could choose from where you can enjoy a bottle of beer with the company of your friends. It’s the best way to slow down after a busy day of sightseeing and lots of walking!
Session Road
Location: Session Road, Baguio City
6. Hand-pick strawberries at La Trinidad Strawberry Farm
Source: Strawberry Farm, La Trinidad, Benguet Facebook Page
Complete your Baguio experience by including a visit to the La Trinidad Strawberry Farm in your Baguio itinerary. It’s located 30 minutes away from the city, but the experience of handpicking fresh strawberries makes the trip worth it!
You can bring some of the strawberries you picked back home to make your pasalubong even more special. If strawberries aren’t enough, you can also buy strawberry wine, jam, and crinkles and treat yourself to some strawberry ice cream or taho.
Book a Baguio Day Tour with Klook for only Php 1,399! The day tour includes a stop at the La Trinidad Strawberry Farm (if open).
La Trinidad Strawberry Farm
Location: La Trinidad, Benguet
Contact details: 0955 396 5499
7. Take a photo at the Insta-famous StoBoSa (Valley of Colors)
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Inspired by the colorful favelas of Brazil, StoBoSa in La Trinidad, Benguet has become a hot tourist destination in recent years. Also known as the “Valley of Colors”, StoBoSa is a hillside community of 200 vibrantly painted houses that will surely catch your attention even from a distance. It’s a nice detour from the main tourist spots in Baguio and is also something new and unique. Don’t forget to take the perfect shot to post on Instagram!
Go on a Baguio Day Tour from Manila with Klook for only Php 1,399! The day tour includes a stop at StoBoSa where you can take as many pictures!
StoBoSa
Location: Stobosa Hillside Village, La Trinidad, Benguet
8. Buy fresh produce and pasalubong at Baguio City Public Market
Source: Baguio Public Market Facebook
When in Baguio, don’t forget to stop by the Baguio City Public Market to get your hands on the region’s freshest goods. It would be a huge missed opportunity if you don’t take advantage of the cheaply-priced fruits and vegetables that are fresh off the farms of the mountain region. You can also find an overwhelming selection of snacks and goodies that you can bring home to your family and friends as pasalubong.
Baguio City Public Market
Location: Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City
Social Media: Facebook
9. Take home authentic coffee beans from Kape Umali and Garcia’s Premium Coffee
Source: Kape Umali Facebook
Bring a bag of Baguio back home and buy coffee beans at Kape Umali or Garcia’s Premium Coffee, both located inside the Baguio City Public Market. The aroma of the coffee beans will easily lead you to these two shops that are actually beside each other. Between Kape Umali and Garcia’s Premium Coffee, they sell a wide variety of coffee beans from Arabica, Excelsa, and Robusta to local beans like Benguet, Kalinga, Sagada, Arabica, and Barako. If you’re a coffee aficionado, you have to include both in your Baguio itinerary!
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Kape Umali
Location: #8 Chucheria Section, Baguio City Public Market
Social Media: Facebook
Contact details: 0915 445 4416
Garcia’s Premium Coffee
Location: 10 A Chucheria Section, Baguio City Public Market
Social: Facebook
Contact details: (074) 445 6887
Where To Eat
1. Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant
Source: Good Taste Facebook
Good food at good prices; Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant should be in your Baguio itinerary if you’re looking for an affordable place to eat. It’s fondly called by locals as the “Food Factory” because of the constant stream of people going in and out of this popular restaurant—and for good reason. Here, you can already enjoy a hearty and filling meal without having to break the bank. If it’s your first time, it’s best to try their famous buttered chicken to understand why it’s beloved by so many.
Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant
Location: Corner Cariño Street & Otek Street, Baguio City
Social: Facebook
Contact details: (074) 444 2201
2. Lemon and Olives Greek Taverna
Source: Lemon and Olive Greek Taverna Facebook
Lemon and Olives Greek Taverna is the first authentic Greek restaurant in Baguio located along Outlook Drive. This house-turned-restaurant offers spectacular views of the Cordillera mountains and has a charming mix of Filipino and Greek interiors. As for their food, their Greek salads are made from the freshest produce from Baguio. But it’s their signature lamb dish that’s got everybody talking - a sinful treat that’s worth trying! Once you take a bite, you’ll understand why!
Lemon and Olives Greek Taverna
Location: 26 Outlook Drive, Baguio City
Social Media: Facebook
Contact details: 0917 890 6573
3. Vizco's Restaurant & Cake Shop
Source: Vizco's Restaurant & Cake Shop Facebook
If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, Vizco's Restaurant & Cake Shop is your best bet! Made famous by their strawberry shortcake, they offer a wide selection of cakes and pastries, as well as Italian dishes like pasta and pizza if you’re craving for something savory. It’s a one-stop shop if you want a full course meal without having to move to another restaurant for dessert. Of course, don’t forget to take home their iconic strawberry shortcake for your family!
Vizco's Restaurant & Cake Shop
Location: 8 Puso ng Baguio Bldg., Session Rd, Baguio City
Social Media: Facebook
Contact details: (074) 446 7082
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
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