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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Bacolod

9 stays · 4 aparthotels and 5 serviced apartments

Bacolod is the capital of Negros Occidental and the most populous city in the Negros Island Region, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit it well: it is a business city as well as a festival destination, so a kitchen and workspace can be useful on longer stays. In the 2024 census it had 624,787 residents, and its economy includes a notable IT and business process outsourcing sector.

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Where to stay in Bacolod

Downtown Bacolod

  • first-time visitors
  • markets
  • festival

Downtown, also called the City Proper or central business district, is the main area for shopping, markets, landmarks and small eateries; Wikivoyage says it is often crowded at weekends and on holidays. The Bacolod Public Plaza sits in the heart of downtown, right across from the San Sebastian Cathedral, and is the final destination of the MassKara street dancing competitions.

Stays in or near Downtown Bacolod

Villamonte

  • shopping
  • business travel
  • Chinatown

Villamonte is described by Wikivoyage as a commercial area with shopping centres, hotels and the New Government Center, and it is home to the Yuan Thong Temple. A jeepney route runs between downtown and Bacolod's Chinatown, which is in Villamonte.

Stays in or near Villamonte

Mandalagan

  • nightlife
  • dining
  • long stays

Mandalagan is a growing commercial and nightlife area with malls, restaurants, bars, local art exhibitions and a monastery, according to Wikivoyage. Wikipedia also lists an Art District along Lacson Street, known for its street art murals, restaurants and nightlife.

Singcang

  • bars
  • events
  • concerts

Singcang has bars and casinos, and the site of the former airport, which now hosts motor-cross events and concerts, according to Wikivoyage. Bacolod City Domestic Airport closed on 17 January 2008, when the new airport in Silay opened.

Getting around Bacolod

Bacolod–Silay Airport is in the neighbouring city of Silay, about 15 km north-east of Bacolod, according to Wikipedia, and is 1 hour by air from Manila and 30 minutes from Cebu. Wikivoyage says minivans leave the airport for SM City Bacolod, the provincial hospital and the old airport, and that hotels can arrange vans. There are also ports at Banago and the BREDCO Port in the Reclamation Area, with fast craft to Iloilo City daily from companies including Weesam Express, OceanJet and Montenegro Lines, and 2GO Travel routes to Manila, Batangas, Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro.

Most local transport within the city and to nearby towns is by jeepney, with taxis, ride-hailing, buses and rental cars also available. There are over 18 jeepney routes converging at the Central Market and Libertad Public Market. The two main roads are Lacson Street to the north and Araneta Street to the south, and downtown streets are one-way. Traffic congestion is common at rush hour, especially in the early evening, and is typically worse during Christmas and New Year and during the MassKara Festival. Tricycles are common downtown, with fares depending on distance.

Living in Bacolod for longer

For a longer stay, the city has everything you need on a daily basis. Wikivoyage describes SM City Bacolod as the largest mall, with a grocery store, department store and cinema, Robinsons Place as the second largest, and Ayala Malls Capitol Central, which has a supermarket. Libertad Market is the place for fresh fruit and produce, particularly at its eastern corner, and Central Market is the option for local handmade products and sweet delicacies.

English is the main second language of the city's population and is widely understood, according to Wikivoyage, and the same source notes that the wet season brings humidity and flooding in low-lying barangays. Our relocation guide has more on moving for work, and aparthotel vs hotel compares the two types of stay.

When to visit Bacolod

Bacolod has a tropical monsoon climate with two pronounced seasons. Wikipedia gives the wet season as May to December, with heavy rain in August and September, and the dry season as January to the last week of April. Wikivoyage describes April as the hottest month of the year and December as the coolest, and adds that occasional droughts in the dry season may cause water and electricity shortages.

The MassKara Festival is held in October, and Wikipedia describes the street dancing competitions as its highlight, ending at the Bacolod Public Plaza. Wikivoyage says to expect heavier traffic during the festival.

Known as the 'City of Smiles', it is famous for the MassKara Festival and for local food such as chicken inasal, piaya and napoleones. The city sits on the north-west coast of Negros, facing the Guimaras Strait. See our Philippines hub for other cities, and Iloilo City, which is a short ferry ride across the strait.

Long-stay tips for Bacolod

Of the 9 properties here, 4 offer an in-apartment washing machine and 4 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

5 properties list a full kitchen and 3 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 24 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Bacolod

You will find these brands here: Citadines (1).

Other cities in Philippines

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Manila, Cebu City, Davao City, Tagaytay, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Makati and Iloilo City.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Bacolod?

Downtown is the most convenient for markets, the plaza and the cathedral. Mandalagan suits dining and nightlife, and Villamonte has shopping centres and the New Government Center.

How far is Bacolod's airport from the city?

Bacolod–Silay Airport is in Silay, about 15 km north-east of Bacolod, and the flight from Manila takes about an hour, from Cebu about 30 minutes.

How do I get from Bacolod to Iloilo?

Fast craft run daily from the BREDCO Port and the Port of Banago to Iloilo City, with companies including Weesam Express, OceanJet and Montenegro Lines. Wikivoyage describes it as a short ferry trip across the Guimaras Strait.

When is the MassKara Festival?

In October, according to Wikipedia and Wikivoyage. The street dancing competitions are the highlight and end at the Bacolod Public Plaza.

When is the wet season in Bacolod?

Wikipedia gives May to December as the wet season, with the heaviest rain in August and September; January to late April is dry.

How many aparthotels are there in Bacolod?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Bacolod.

Do aparthotels in Bacolod have kitchens?

8 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Bacolod have a washing machine?

4 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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