Stop! Don't Book a Hotel Room Just Yet!

Everybody loves vacation, agree? Whether you're a kid or an adult, taking a vacation is one of the things we love to do. Who don't like it? Although the holiday season is over, some of us here still love to go on a trip. And one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines is in Tagaytay. The place is known for its mild climate, incredible parks, and nature's creation such Taal Volcano, Taal Lake, among others. Who would not be tempted to visit and have some good memories in those places, right? But before anything else, knowing where to stay in Tagaytay is a must!

A lot of you here booking a hotel room would be the first thing that comes to their mind. Stop! Don't Book a Hotel Room Just Yet! If you don't know, there are other accommodations in Tagaytay where you can have it cheap without compromising its safety and comfort. Knowing what and where is just a matter of how good you are at finding a place to stay. Well, if you are one of those people who are into trips, below are some tips for you to have.

Search at Tripadvisor

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Online booking is one of the most common forms of reservation. And if you are looking for a trusted website that caters travel information, then you better search at Tripadvisor. In there, you will see places in Tagaytay that are affordable enough for you to have. If you want to stay in an Inn, you can also find it there. Moreover, you will know if that particular place is good since there are a lot of good review from other customers who tried staying at that specific place.

Short-term room rentals

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If you are a traveller and want to have a cheap accommodation, you can try availing a short-term rental. Room rentals are usually a room in someone's house, or cottage or a private studio apartment for nightly rates. It's cheaper than booking a hotel room. Moreover, you can have a chance to meet people, see how they live or maybe play some card or board games with them. With that, not only you enjoy your vacation, you also gain new friends.

Guest house

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A guest house is a budget hotel which provides a simple and affordable room.  The rooms are much smaller than of hotels. Of course, you can also have some privacy when you choose to stay in a guest house. However, before you decide to remain in this place, make sure you confirm if the kitchen and breakfast are included in the package since some of the guest house do not cater such. But if you don't care much about cooking or eating in your room, then guest house might suit your taste.

Local homestay

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If you are a kind of person who doesn't just travel for vacation but also for adventure, you might like choosing local homestay. Just like short-term room rentals, local homestays is when a family rents out their spare room for extra income. Of course, this is also your chance to know and learn more about their lifestyle or culture. Although staying at someone's home may be an awkward thing to feel, but you will eventually realize that it is not as bad as you think it is. Just make sure that you know how to socialize with the people around you.

Camping

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This is one of the cheapest accommodations you'll ever have. Of course, if you want to be close to Mother Nature, camping is best for you. All you need to have is a camping hammock and a tent for you to stay comfortably in the place where you have stopped. Moreover, camping in a remote area allows you to experience a non-costly room rentals. Well, just make sure you bring necessary things such as mosquito bite lotion, blanket and pillows and other things that you might need in the camping site.