Booking a place to crash for a night was really my concern. Since i haven't experienced sleeping in such arrangement and i dont intend to stay on bed the whole time, made me consider this place.
The Circle Hostel is a place for backpackers and individuals on a tight budget or practical travellers who just want a place to sleep and bathe. I booked via Agoda because it's cheaper by few pesos and it's more convenient for me.The place is actually easy to locate. If you're from Manila just ride a bus(Partas Cubao or Pasay) going to Laoag and tell the driver to drop you off at Urbiztondo infront of "Surf Shack". There's an alley leading you to the Circle Hostel.I arrived at 10am.They right away gave me my assigned bed at no extra charge(for early check in) and I was lucky enough to be the only female guest so I have wahine bunkhouse(exclusive for ladies bunkhouse) by myself. The place is mostly made of bamboo, it's a bit untidy maybe because they're having a renovaton, has a common rest&bathroom area which is not well maintained, common area, cooking area with complete utensils for common use, and a small rusty locker(can fit 1 regular backpack and a lil grocery)- Pls bring your own padlock, with bunkhouse for coeds and hammocks if you want a "lullaby" sleeping experience and a FREE WIFI. All bunkbeds comes with a mosquito net, why? Because mosquitoes are everywhere. Wahine has 2 ceiling fans but if you're sleeping in the lowerbunks, Its still freaking hot.
Oh wait, did I tell you that when I was taking a bath the water supply suddenly stops and I'm not done yet. Good thing i fill in the pail half-full or else...
It's literally a place intended for short stay. If you're "maarte and maselan" this is not for you.
PS:
*beddings-- with 100.00 deposit(refundable upon check out)
*Towel--with 50.00 charge + 150.00 deposit(refundable upon check out)
*bring your own toiletries and mosquito repellant.
*with lots of resto nearby.
*it's not a beach front accom. so you need to cross the highway and walk approx 250meters to reach it.
