I spent three UNFORGETTABLE days in Sagada with a group. And It’s just the kind of trip I always look forward to repeating one day, especially with the people who matter most in my life.
Fact: group travel is one of my top suggestions to anyone planning a trip to Sagada. Unless you’re there for soul searching, spend days in Sagada with your friends or family! The breathtaking attractions, peaceful atmosphere, and fresh mountain food are meant to be shared with others.
As part of my preparation for that future trip with friends and family, I’ve created a map that shows the location of the coziest and most comfortable places to stay in Sagada. Feel free to use the map if you’re planning to bring your friends and family to this idyllic town.
Map of Sagada (Stays for Group Travelers)
You’re welcome to download this map and share it with your friends and family so they can choose the place they’d like to stay for your trip. 🙂
More maps:
- Tourist Attractions Map of Sagada
- Northern Luzon Map (Where to Go Before/After Sagada)
Tips for Choosing Your Group Accommodation in Sagada
Hi there! I’m Eljon. Welcome to my blog. Here, I share my travel stories and advice to help people like you as part of my journey to a more fulfilling life.
Now let me give you some tips for picking a place to stay in Sagada.
But first, I’ll be honest.
I’m the kind of person who doesn’t care much about where I stay during my trips. As long as the place isn’t creepy like an old voodoo hut or packed with antiques from centuries ago, and I can sleep well after a day of adventure, I’m good. Oh, and it helps if there are enough outlets to charge my gadgets!
For a group trip like this, it’s important to think about not just what kind of place we want, but also what our friends and family need and want in a stay.
Location
Since this is a trip to Sagada, it’s important to think about the mountain view when picking a place to stay. Good news: you don’t need to look for a cabin far out in the mountains to get a nice view. Some places are just a few minutes from the town center.
If you’re planning to stay in Sagada for more than three days, where you can really take your time and enjoy every moment, I suggest picking a place with a beautiful view of the mountains.
Picture those mornings. You step outside, the air is cool, and you’re holding a hot, steamy cup of coffee. The mist is rising over the mountains, and you just stand there taking it all in. It would feel like living in a dream for a week!
Food
If you want to cook your own food, maybe to save money because food in Sagada is pricey, or because you have a specific diet, there are places with kitchens. You can pick one near the town center so it’s easy to buy ingredients.
Just a heads-up. If you’re bringing ingredients from the lowlands, you’ll need to take home any leftovers and trash after your trip. You can’t leave trash from other places in Sagada. I’m pretty sure that’s a municipal ordinance.
Noise
If you stay in the town center, you don’t have to worry about neighbors keeping you up at night. There’s also a rule in Sagada that people need to keep the noise down by around 9 or 10.
I remember our host asking us to quiet down while we were drinking beers and chatting loudly before bed. We’re Batangueños, so we naturally talk loud! LOL.
With that in mind, if you’re thinking of staying outside the town center because you’re worried about noise at night, there’s no need to stress. By bedtime, all you’ll probably hear is the wind or maybe a gecko. It’s peaceful and quiet.
Vibes
On the other hand, one advantage of staying outside the town is that the places are usually more spacious. You also get shared spaces.
There might be a living room with a fireplace. A bonfire. BBQ grills. Staying outside the town lets you enjoy the mountain countryside vibe of Sagada.
Sounds good, right? But these stays also have downsides, like weak cell signal or no wifi. Actually, in a way, that’s a plus. It gives you and your group the chance to really connect, kind of like people did back in 1995.
If your group is into that, stays outside the town are a good choice. Just make sure to ask the owner if the host or any staff will be around in case you need help.
Like what if the shower heater stops working and it’s nine degrees outside? You’ll want to be able to call someone.
Another time you might need help is if there’s an unexpected ‘guest.’ On our trip, my friends found a snake in front of the house. No joke! That’s normal in mountain areas like Sagada.
We weren’t surprised, but we definitely needed help getting rid of it. It was a bit of a wild encounter, but of course we didn’t kill it. The host took care of it and moved it somewhere else.
Bathrooms
Aside from having a host or staff to help with special requests, you should also think about how many bathrooms the place has.
This can really matter, especially if you’re going on a hike to Marlboro Hills, Kiltepan, or other hiking destinations around Sagada. Everyone will be waking up early at the same time and needing to use the bathroom.
You can plan who uses it first and who goes next. But the ones going first will have to wake up earlier than the rest. If the place has enough bathrooms, no one will need to wake up super early just so everyone can get ready on time.
Booking
My last tip is the most important. You NEED to book early. This is really true for group stays and places with parking. The good ones are limited. And. They. Sell. Out. FAST!
And don’t even get me started on finding a place during the holidays!Sometimes they’re fully booked months in advance.
Also, the later you book, the higher the price. And no one wants that.
So, ready to find a place? Click here to go back to the map and start the search for the perfect stay. Good luck!
Don’t have time to plan your trip to Sagada or look for a place to stay? You can join a tour that takes care of everything. Here’s my guide to help you choose one.
Lastly, if you want to save money, you might prefer a DIY trip. You can check my ideal 3-day Sagada itinerary for that. My guide and tips for renting a van or car to Sagada could also help.
That’s all for now, have a safe and memorable trip!
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