It’s only the start of the year, but already there are quite a few festivals ongoing in different parts of the country. If you’ve ever needed an excuse to go somewhere new, there’s more than a few festivals you can go to.

One of the bigger festivals ongoing right now is Cebu’s Sinulog Festival. Set to climax a couple of weeks from now, the Queen City of the South’s signature celebration kicked off Thursday, January 5, and will culminate in a grand parade on the 15th of January.

If you’ve never been to the Sinulog Festival and you’re thinking of doing it now, we’ve got five hotel recommendations you can check out so you’ve got a great place to take a break in if you decide to duck out from any of the Sinulog festivities.

This eight-storey Mediterranean-style hotel prides itself on its luxury, sophistication, and careful attention to detail, and it shows in its 18 fully furnished residences. With refrigerators, microwave ovens, a gas range, and various other furnishings in each residence, it’s easy to feel at home even if you may be new to Cebu City. The Sophia Suites Residence Hotel is also close enough to Sinulog’s event venues for you to be able to check them out at your leisure, but not too close that you find yourself snarled in the traffic any of these activities may cause. Room rates start at PHP 6,589 per night.

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If you’re looking for accommodations nearer to the scene of all the Sinulog activities, the Azia Suites and Residences may be your best bet. It’s a stone’s throw away from establishments like Ayala Center Cebu, Robinson’s Mall, and the city’s nightlife center along Mango Avenue. It’s also just a short walk away from the route of the Sinulog Grand Parade, so you can be sure to get a front row seat to all the festivities. Room rates start at PHP 1,755 per night, but if you’re willing to pay a little more at PHP 1,962, you get a free breakfast included!

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Only 15 minutes away from the Cebu-Mactan International Airport, the Sarrosa International Hotel and Residential Suites is a good choice if you’re the type who like having their accommodations as close to the airport as possible. Sarrosa International Hotel and Residential Suites, you’ve got 181 elegantly furnished rooms to choose from, and it’s a reasonable distance away from the different venues hosting most of the Sinulog festivities. Room rates start at PHP 2,059 per night, but if you book a room at PHP 3,043, you also get a free breakfast.

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If you’re a fan of fireworks, you may want to consider staying at the Cebu Parklane International Hotel. It’s just a short distance away from SM City Cebu, which will be holding a Sinulog Fireworks Competition on the 14th and a pyromusical show on the 15th. Aside from that proximity, the four-star Cebu Parklane International Hotel also offers well-appointed rooms, a bevy of restaurants surrounding it, and a multilingual staff. Prices start at PHP 3,855 per night, inclusive of breakfast.

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If you want to experience Sinulog but you’re working on a leaner budget, you could take a look at the Golden Peak Hotel & Suites. Room rates start at PHP 1,550 per night without breakfast (PHP 1,850 with breakfast), and each room comes with a great view of Metro Cebu. The Golden Peak Hotel & Suites are also located near various Sinulog venues, so you can be sure to be in the midst of all the action without having to break open the piggy bank.

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