HappyNest Hostel Cebu

Hotels
7.5 (572 reviews)
Tanchan Commercial Building (Behind Toyota MJ Cuenco) Lapu Lapu Street , Cebu City , ph

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Fax/photocopying
Car hire
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Adult only
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good location
Convenient on-site dining
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy environment
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.25
Multiple reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and mold.
Service
9.25
Many reviews praise the staff for being helpful and friendly.
Location
9.25
Numerous reviews highlight the convenient location near ferries and attractions.
Room Quality
6.25
Mixed reviews mention issues such as noise, cold rooms, and lack of windows.
Amenities
7.25
Some amenities are noted as lacking, such as cleanliness of showers and absence of towels.
Value for Money
7.25
Some reviews suggest it's not worth the price, particularly in relation to quality.
Food and Beverage
7.25
Reviews mention convenient on-site dining options, though specifics are limited.
Overall Experience
7.25
General sentiment aligns with average expectations; it meets basic needs but has notable downsides.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 15:36

Property Description

Centrally Located Hostel in Cebu City

Convenient Facilities: HappyNest Hostel Cebu offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, a shared lounge, and a 24-hour front desk for a comfortable stay. Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property.

Near Key Attractions: Explore Cebu City easily with Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, and Santo Nino Basilica just a stone's throw away. Immerse yourself in the local culture at Yap Sandiego Ancestral House.

Travel-Friendly: Located less than 1 km from Colon Street and 11 km from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, making your travel experience hassle-free.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Cebu City? Book your stay at HappyNest Hostel Cebu now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 572 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 6.25
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.25
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 7.25
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Tiana • solo_traveller • gb
5
Does the job for 1 night only
Pros:

somewhat close to the airport , cheap female dorm

Cons:

the staff are not very friendly , i stayed here twice as i only needed a base to get to airport and moalboal and the first occasion i was asked for a 500 peso security card deposit and the second time was asked for my passport instead which i found strange , there were many cockroaches around the toilet and showers during my second stay and also the surrounding area of this hostel didn’t seem safe and its located on a dark alley road so i didn’t leave the hostel

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Joris • couple • ch
6
Posizione ottima se si vuole fare solo una notte per poi prendere un traghetto, dista solo 10 minuti a piedi dal porto.
Pros:

Posizione vicino al porto, a soli 10 minuti a piedi

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Dueso • couple • es
4
No volvería...
Pros:

La cercanía al puerto.

Cons:

Pues el baño olía fatal. La habitación sin ventana bastante agobiante y si quieres descansar olvídate porque las habitaciones están literalmente en el restaurante, y se escucha TODO hasta muy muy tarde. Parece que tienes la cama en el restaurante.
La zona es algo... Complicada. La verdad que hay unos mínimos que no se cumplen. Hay hoteles baratos y mejor que este SEGURI.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Serge • couple • fr
7
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Sara Fossi • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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philippe • solo_traveller • be
9
A super good adress
Pros:

Good location and a friendly staff
The restaurant was super good

Cons:

Nihil

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Marina • solo_traveller • in
5
Fair
Pros:

Its just a heap from the pier

Cons:

Common toilets were not clean and they ran out of water and they had to full up the tank again. I was there only few hours as my flight was in the night. I had loved to have a shower. Anyway it was good value for money for my 4 hours stop. Thanks

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great location if you want ferry services.
Pros:

Staff, location, air-con and comfortable bed.

Cons:

No water upstairs so only one toilet downstairs to accommodate the whole establishment and they seemed to shrug it off as not being a major issue.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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WHILMAR • solo_traveller • ph
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Léa • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Luisa • couple • de
1
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Mirija • solo_traveller • lt
7
Ok for a few nights
Pros:

The staff is very friendly, always happy and ready to help

Cons:

Not clean sleeping areas and beds

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Carmel • couple • th
7
Everything was fine except the water being cut off.
Pros:

location.

Cons:

Water was cut off at 3am.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Bequemes Bett, völlig ausreichend für umser 1-Nacht-Aufenthalt. Freundliches Personal, Getränkekühlschrank bei der Rezeption die ganze Nacht verfügbar.
Fussläufig zum Schiffpier 1.
TV mit Netflix

Cons:

Bettdecke für 2 Leute weitaus zu klein. Sehr ringhörig, der Lärm von der Rezeption und dem integrierten Café war schon ab 6 Uhr in der früh zu hören. Badezimmer könnte sauberer sein

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great place to stay in Cebu, just in need of a bit of TLC
Pros:

Greatly location if returning or going to the ferry or south bus terminal .
Excellent location to see the Cathedral, Magellen cross and the Fort etc.
Dorm rooms spacious with personal main point and light separate locker unit in room for storage, bed has curtain not a blackout ones sadly and also dirty. Great wall art and social areas.

Cons:

They had a nice menu but most wasn't available.
The food was spoilt and not nice to eat for ex. They use a very sweet dressing for salad with the taco shells...completely unnessary and the Sisig was over cooked and very salty swimming in oil.
I didn't appreciate the room light being turned on atmidnight and someone being shown there bed....a torch would-be less intrusive. Bed tags would be good so people can find the right bed!
Level of cleanliness could be greatly improved. Unfortunately, I don't think they clean the sinks or mirror or clean replace the plastic mats for the shower and wash area. Sadly people staying there don't feel the need to rinse the sink after use as it was dirt before. So sad because its a lovely hostel with great potential but sadly looks uncared for with general clutter, broken chair cushions and la k on detail with cleaning.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Mirija • solo_traveller • lt
7
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Haysam • solo_traveller • se
3
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Hegazy • couple • fr
1
Pire hôtel des philippines
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

L’insonorisation est nulle : on entend des gens irrespectueux, dont les bébés des gérants pleurer dès 6h du matin, avec des vidéos YouTube à fond et le soir ne pensez pas à un peu de repos c’est le bar qui prend le relais avec musique

À notre arrivée, les toilettes de notre chambre étaient déjà utilisées, la chasse d’eau ne fonctionnait pas, tout comme la douche, et il n’y avait pas d’eau chaude. Pas de serviettes ni de draps et la lumière de l’extérieure donnant sur la chambre reste allumé toutes la nuit. Cafards en bonus dans toutes les pièces.

Enfin, l’emplacement est infernal : aucun taxi ne veut vous déposer ni vous récupérer vu le bidonville que c’est.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nadège • couple • fr
8
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee