Sharky Hostel Oslob vs Cebu Backpackers' Hostel

Same City · Cebu Distance: 108.9km
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Sharky Hostel Oslob

★★ 2-Star
8.5 83
Cebu
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Cebu Backpackers' Hostel

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 1,625
Cebu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.5 (610)
8.2 (1,653)
Booking.com
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7.0 (651)
Trip.com
8.3 (3)
7.4 (16)
Overall Average
8.5 (613)
8.2 (2,320)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Sharky Hostel Oslob Cebu Backpackers' Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Just 60m from whale shark point, ideal for first boat per many reviews + Location near port, Colon Street, malls is convenient per repeated reviews
+ Staff wakes guests early and assists with registration and tour accompaniment repeatedly mentioned + Staff friendly and helpful in many reviews
+ Clean and homey vibe satisfying for short stays + Rooms clean with cool AC mentioned often
+ Shared kitchen convenient per reviews + Breakfast included, basic but convenient
+ Good value for short stays
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Outdated facilities with uncomfortable beds and bathrooms complained about - Rooms very small, hard to unpack luggage complaints common
- Private rooms lack AC, dorms recommended in reviews - AC noisy in repeated reviews
- Must wake at 3-4am for whale shark tours - Shower no hot water or smells mentioned

Recommended For

Whale shark tour travelers Solo travelers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Ferry travelers

Guest Reviews

Sharky Hostel Oslob

Trip.com 10 Other

First boat for whale sharks guaranteed, clean and friendly staff

Trip.com 8 Other

Great organization for early registration and 6am boat, comfy fan

Trip.com 10 Other

Lovely family staff, homey feel

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Closest to whale shark point, wait at hostel

Agoda 10 Solo

Perfect for first whale shark viewing

No AC in private room

Cebu Backpackers' Hostel

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Early check-in ok, good room condition, breakfast included great value

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Plenty outlets strong WiFi clean quiet comfy bed

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Near port convenient friendly staff

Small room no luggage space

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Clean comfortable gem in downtown

Agoda 8.0 Solo traveler

Convenient area good staff service

Small room loud AC shower smell

Location Comparison

Distance: 108.9km

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