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HappyNest Hostel Cebu

2.0 star property
Hostel near SM City Cebu in Cebu City

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Front of property
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail
Land view from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lapu-Lapu St, Behind Toyota MJ Cuenco, Cebu City, Central Visayas, 6000
  • Colon Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Magellan's Cross
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • SM City Cebu
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cebu (CEB-Mactan - Cebu Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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A Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

A Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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A Bed in an 8-Bed All Female Dormitory Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

A Bed in an 8-Bed All Female Dormitory Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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A Bed in an 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

A Bed in an 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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A Bed in a 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

A Bed in a 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cebu City

City center stay.Your stay at this Downtown Cebu hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of SM City Cebu and Ayala Center. Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and Colon Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Colon Street - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Magellan's Cross - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cebu Port - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SM City Cebu - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ayala Center - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mactan - Cebu Intl. Airport (CEB) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shamrock - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KKD STK + BBQ - ‬6 min walk

About this property

HappyNest Hostel Cebu

Hostel near SM City Cebu in Cebu City
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Cebu City hostel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
HappyNest Hostel Cebu offers 44 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. This Cebu City hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Filipino

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: PHP 180 to 300 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 500 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately PHP 180 to 300 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is HappyNest Hostel Cebu to the airport?

HappyNest Hostel Cebu is 8.3 mi (36-min drive) away from the Mactan - Cebu Intl. Airport (CEB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HappyNest Hostel Cebu?

As of May 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HappyNest Hostel Cebu on May 9, 2025 start from $32.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does HappyNest Hostel Cebu have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HappyNest Hostel Cebu.

Does HappyNest Hostel Cebu offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at HappyNest Hostel Cebu, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between PHP 180 and 300 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at HappyNest Hostel Cebu?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Waterfront Cebu City Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at HappyNest Hostel Cebu?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at HappyNest Hostel Cebu?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does HappyNest Hostel Cebu have a pool?

HappyNest Hostel Cebu does not have a pool.

Does HappyNest Hostel Cebu have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does HappyNest Hostel Cebu have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is HappyNest Hostel Cebu to downtown Cebu City?

HappyNest Hostel Cebu is 1.2 mi away from Cebu City.

HappyNest Hostel Cebu Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 35 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

nice place, close to pier
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felix, Oklahoma City

Terrible facilities and location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

phil

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rona

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. Nice staff but our room was really bad smell. Like you are in septic tank. Need to change or renovate the toilet and the floors .

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great, would stay again!

Super comfortable beds, clean and spacious showers, nice staff - would 100% recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Roel

Liked: Staff & service

Convenient location

convenient to most places in Cebu. Within city center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Roel

Quick solo stay

Good deal. Location and price wise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was short but my room and overall facilities was good. It was clean and staff were friendly and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prperty and staff are top notch. And this is close to some key sights. This is a poor area in a relatively poor city if you are from the west so you will see a lot of things you are not used to outside of the hostile. That being said, the locals were friendly and I never felt unsafe. Place can't be beat money or service wise. Highly recommend to young back packer on a buget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Arlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cherrie Mae

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Zbigniew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean, great customer service from karen ann

I am very happy with my 1 night stay. It is my first time to stay on a bedspacer and i felt uncomfortable at first because you sleep with other people you don’t know but in terms of cleanliness it is excellent. I commend karen ann for being attentive to my request and i am satisfied of her customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place central to Cebu

Owner was kind and hospitable. The booking got mixed up but he gave us a better place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very clean and comfortable stay

The hostel was exceptionally clean, new, and modern which made it a very comfortable stay. I liked the curtains for privacy and each bed space had a lamp, outlet, and a small shelf. The bedrooms have AC but no AC in the common but they had fans and it was completely fine. WiFI is fast and works well in the room and the staff was really friendly and helpful. They also have a security guard at night so it felt really secure. For example, I ordered food in the evening and instructed the driver to come up in the notes. But the security guard came up to tell me that my food delivery was here instead of letting random people inside. Some improvements that the hostel could make to be exceptional: more information about the hostel's services (like laundry, food, check-out time, etc.) during the check-in or a board that lists everything they offer // things to do in Cebu. But whenever I asked for information, the staff was always really helpful with everything! I think it was one of the cleanest // comfortable hostels I've been in - so I'd def stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing, went above and beyond, super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for 2 people with 1 room, and they gave many people share room, me and fiancée didn’t stay in, we wanted refund back, they refused us, they didn’t give any refund back me. They did / do fault advertising websites. That is against consumers right, and business immoral
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff. This hostel is just 2 months old, so everything is new. Close to Magellan’s cross, malls, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shonosuke

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean. Large room large batheoom

Good location for a few days
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

CHEN LING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地點非常方便，距離市區景點大多都是散步可到；當地最大的購物中心(SM seaside)也只要10分鐘左右的車程。最難忘的是住處附近的按摩店都非常超值。宿霧的人們都好可愛，很樂天活潑，這是一趟難忘的城市旅程。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Paulina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area where it is located feels very unsafe, at night there is no public lighting, the streets are dark, there are many homeless people. As for the hotel, it doesn't look the same as in the photos, the walls of the rooms are cracked, the bathroom is very ugly, at night you can not sleep because you can hear all the noise from the hallway, from the reception, you can hear everything! Also lots of light comes in through a window above the bedroom door. I couldn't rest on the trip. I would not stay here again. I don’t recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023