Vigan City Guide: Where To Stay And How To Get There
Best hotels and hostels in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines for every budget. Tips on how to get to Vigan and where to stay. Plan well with our travel guide.
To get the most out of your stay in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, plan ahead and choose the way of transport and accommodation which suits your style of traveling and budget.
We also created a Vigan city guide, including top things to do and best places to visit.
HOW TO GET TO VIGAN
Vigan is 8 - 10 hours from Manila by bus, and it is undoubtedly the best way how to travel there money-wise. You can choose from many companies to travel with, and they don't differ much, but our tip is to choose an overnight bus.
It will save you time and money because you won't pay for accommodation that night. Tickets to Vigan are cheap, and you can book them in advance.
The other way is travel by plane, but as there are no direct flights at the moment, you can fly from Manila to Laoag Airport Ilocos and from here take the 2-hours bus to Vigan. This option is more pricey but will save you some time.
ACCOMMODATION IN VIGAN
Vigan is a small city, but you can find here an accommodation to suit every budget. The town is very often fully booked during weekends and festivals, so make sure you'll secure a room before visiting.
BUDGET ACCOMMODATION
Vigan is a small city, but you can find here an accommodation to suit every budget. Here are our top picks:
EA Apartelle - This very well rated hotel is a little bit out of the center, but the service, good wi-fi, terrace, and Asian breakfast compensate it all.
DaHome Pension - Simple, but clean hotel features garden, terrace, kitchen and private bathroom in all rooms. It's probably one of the best deals you can find in Vigan.
HilFrans Lodge - Newly renovated lodge for a very reasonable price is situated only 600 meters from Calle Crisologo. The hotel is well-equipped and provides guests with terrace.
MID-RANGE ACCOMMODATION
My Vigan Home Hotel - Located only 200 meters from Calle Crisologo and set in a beautifully restored house, this place has the colonial atmosphere. Breakfast is in the room price.
Hotel Felicidad - This centrally located hotel features wi-fi, breakfast, air condition, and bathroom toiletries. It is in a beautiful colonial heritage house, and it's one of the most stylish places.
Hotel Lapira - The accommodation has helpful staff, and the desk is open 24/7. The hotel is only 5 minutes walk from a beach when you feel you had enough of the city.
UPSCALE ACCOMMODATION
Ciudad Fernandina Hotel - The hotel offers all types of accommodation you can sleep in the room with the capacity for 6, or you can choose a private room as well. The main feature is a complimentary shuttle service.
Hotel Paradores - The hotel is one of the best in the destination. Only 400 meters from the city center, you can easily explore Vigan and after relax or use hotel's fitness center.
Hotel Luna - Hotel Luna is the best accommodation in Vigan not only because of amenities and service but also ranks the highest on Tripadvisor. The locations and rooms are perfect, plus you can use an outdoor pool.
Travel Insurance
We never leave home without travel insurance that was designed to cover our expenses if something goes wrong during the trip.
Travel insurance protects against theft, flight delays, injury, illness, cancellations, and much more.
World Nomads provides travel insurance for travelers to cover their trip essentials, including sports and adventure activities.
SafetyWing is affordable travel insurance for backpackers, long-term travelers, and digital nomads.
Travel smarter and safer!
Travel Resources
Here you can find links to all the travel resources we use and which you might find helpful when planning your next holiday.
Accommodation: When looking for accommodation, we usually search hotels via Booking.com or Hostelworld.
Tours: Although we love to travel independently, some places are better to visit with a guided tour.
We prefer GetYourGuide for its easy-to-use interface and solid reputation. Another great alternative is Viator.
Rental Cars: When going on a road trip, we always use Rentalcars.com, a reliable site for booking a rental car in advance.
Flight Tickets: When looking for flight tickets, you can search Skyscanner to find the best price.
Travel Insurance: World Nomads and SafetyWing cover against risks of travel.
