Best Places To Visit in Dumaguete

Q: What is Dumaguete Best Known For?

Dumaguete is teeming with prestigious educational institutions and historical sites. Celebrated as Negros’ university town, it has rivaled Bacolod for academic influence on the island. Admired as the city of gentle people, Dumaguete is home to friendly locals, prominent ancestral houses, cafes, and silvanas.

Q: When is the Best Time to Visit Dumaguete?

The best time to visit Dumaguete is during the dry season—January to May. The sunniest time of year is generally April and May when the highest temperature is usually around 33°C and 28°C at night.

Q: Where is the Best Location for Tourists to Stay in Dumaguete?

Accommodation in Dumaguete comes in wide variations, from the cozy bed and breakfasts outside the city center to the grand 4-star hotels near the airport. Whether it be an overnight stay, a short break, or a longer holiday, it’s easy to find the perfect place to stay in the city.

A city in southern Philippines, Dumaguete is a top tourist attraction – especially if you're a huge fan of seafood! Visit the Twin Lakes Natural Park and immerse yourself into nature with a hike through the forest and take a trip to Manjuyod Sandar. There, you'll encounter what is also known as the "Maldives of the Philippines" with its crystal clear waters and fine white sands. You might even be able to encounter dolphins around this area! Dive deep into the waters of Apo Island and make friends with the creatures under the sea.

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Tours • From Dumaguete

Siquijor Cambugahay Falls and Heritage Day Trip

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Private tour

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English guided

Private group

Free cancellation

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★ 4.6 (92) • 1K+ booked

From NT$ 1,312

Tours • From Dumaguete

Apo Island Boat Tour: Sea Turtle Sanctuary and Marine Reserve

Private tour

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English guided

Private group

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From NT$ 955

Dumaguete-Valencia Tour: Pulangbato Falls, Hot Spring, Sulfur Vents

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Dumaguete-Valencia Tour: Pulangbato Falls, Hot Spring, Sulfur Vents

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Private group

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From NT$ 690

Tours • From Dumaguete

Twin Lakes Natural Park and Dumaguete City Tour

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Private tour

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English guided

Private group

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★ 4.7 (30) • 400+ booked

From NT$ 1,312

Water activities • From Dumaguete

Dauin Marine Sanctuary: Explore Dumaguete with PADI 5* Center

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English guided

Morning departure

Up to 3 hrs

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NT$ 821

Water activities • Sipalay

Explore Sipalay's Coastal Gems: Full Day Snorkeling with PADI Center

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English guided

Morning departure

5-7 hrs

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NT$ 1,641

Tours • From Dumaguete, Dauin

Dumaguete Tours in English

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Small group

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From NT$ 1,791

Water activities • From Dumaguete

Dumaguete & Dauin Dive into Fun for beginners at PADI 5* Center"

English guided

Up to 3 hrs

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★ 5.0 (2)

NT$ 1,806

Water activities • Sipalay

Half-Day Snorkeling Trip Danjugan/Turtle Island with PADI 5* centre

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English guided

Morning departure

Up to 3 hrs

Free cancellation

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NT$ 1,094

Water activities • Sipalay

Sipalay's Aquatic Delights: Full-Day Dive Trip with PADI 5* Center

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English guided

Morning departure

7+ hrs

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NT$ 3,270

Water activities • Sipalay

Sipalay After Dark: Dive into Night time Magic with PADI 5* Center

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English guided

Evening departure

Up to 3 hrs

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NT$ 1,176

Water activities • From Dumaguete

Unveiling Nitrox Potential: Course in Dauin with PADI 5* Center

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English guided

3-5 hrs

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NT$ 5,472

Hotels in Dumaguete

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Hotels • Dumaguete

OYO 567 Blue Horizon Hostel

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★ 4.3 (12)

From NT$ 332

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Go Hotels Dumaguete

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★ 4.6 (201)

From NT$ 689

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Fiesole Residence Inn

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★ 4.7 (199)

From NT$ 650

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Hotel Essencia

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★ 4.6 (380)

From NT$ 1,102

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Gabby's Bed and Breakfast

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★ 4.5 (58)

From NT$ 484

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Mad Monkey Dumaguete

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★ 4.0 (8)

From NT$ 1,349

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DCCCO Hotel

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★ 5.0 (2)

From NT$ 1,633

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Henia Hotel

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★ 5.0 (129)

From NT$ 1,164

NT$ 1,222

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The Henry Resort Dumaguete

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★ 5.0 (11)

From NT$ 3,159

NT$ 3,373

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Lighthouse Point Hotel

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★ 4.3 (36)

From NT$ 1,137

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UNWND Boutique Hotel Dumaguete

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★ 5.0 (18)

From NT$ 2,302

Hotels • Dumaguete

Hotel Nicanor

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★ 3.5 (72)

From NT$ 1,145

dheng *******

2025-07-13 12:11:18

Fantastic 5.0

very affordable, location is very accessible to all staff are accommodating and kind

OYO 567 Blue Horizon Hostel

AnneMargarette ******

2025-10-03 04:14:40

Fantastic 5.0

Everything is nice except the television has no cable so it cannot be used.

Go Hotels Dumaguete

Rem ********

2025-08-08 04:05:30

Fantastic 5.0

the hotel was clean, and near to the boulevard. this is recommended for large-group families. highly recommended.

Fiesole Residence Inn

Arwin ******

2025-06-22 14:15:23

Fantastic 5.0

awesome experience! worth the price and staff are accommodating. Will recommend this one to my friend next time.

Hotel Essencia

Angela *********

2025-11-12 04:33:47

Great 4.0

Very probinsya feels. The room already comes with free breakfast available starting 7am, which we're not able to get due to early booking of ferry.

Gabby's Bed and Breakfast

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2025-09-22 08:29:42

Fantastic 5.0

The staff is accommodating. The food is good too. The rooms are always being clean. If I will travel solo again, I will come to this hostel again. Thank you to one of their staff who insisted to drive me to airport early in the morning for free because we couldn't book a grab tricycle

Mad Monkey Dumaguete

riza *****

2025-09-22 03:11:57

Fantastic 5.0

Staff are commendable, from guards, to receptionist even to those who were serving the breakfast. we were allowed to check in earlier as soon as the room was ready. location is very accessible, to tourists destination, to stores, and transportation

Henia Hotel

Jeiel ***********

2025-09-10 11:03:33

Fantastic 5.0

The food was great, the room is clean and the location is 🤌! 25% off is also offered to members of their cooperative. Will recommend!

DCCCO Hotel

Maelin ****

2025-07-14 00:55:42

Fantastic 5.0

The room was nice and comfortable, making our stay really relaxing. There were great restaurants on-site, and so many spots around the property that were perfect for Instagram-worthy photos. The staff were all super friendly and welcoming too!

The Henry Resort Dumaguete

Local weather

℉℃

DEC - FEB
30°24°
MAR - MAY
33°25°
JUN - AUG
31°25°
SEP - NOV
31°24°

General info

Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Philippine Peso
1TWD = 1.88PHP
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
OCT
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Recommended trip duration
3 days

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