About

‼️ FREE WELCOME DRINK ( Rum Coke or Juice ) ‼️

Welcome to Istoria Hostel + Café, where stories come alive from a perfect blended brew of a warm, cozy bed and a cup of hot espresso.

Tucked away in the scenic corner of Southern Cebu where you can enjoy adrenaline-filled activities like the sardines run in Panagsama Beach, the canyoneering trail in Badian, the mountain trek in Osmeña Peak, or if you just want to lounge around the white sand beach of Basdaku, Istoria Hostel + Café is the perfect place where relaxation and adventure come together.

Here at Istoria Hostel + Café, even when you’re traveling on a budget, you’re still comfortably accommodated with our shared living spaces using eco-friendly and sustainable materials that showcase the rustic island vibes. We offer sweet, little extras on your stay, so you can unwind and take it easy as you soak up the thrill of traveling. And there’s no better bliss than to discover other storytellers on your sojourn, for we are all bound by our innate need to connect and belong, ultimately making us storytellers than just mere travelers.

Beyond small talk, here in Istoria Hostel + Café, what we aspire to give you is the overall backpacking experience: making new friends, sharing ideas, discovering passions, and bringing stories alive. Like the German concept of kaffeeklatsch, which is a beautiful word that means “an informal gathering for cozy chatter over coffee,” we at Istoria Hostel + Café would like to connect people together from all walks of life for a cozy chat over our most vibrant brews in the comfort of our homely accommodations.

We would like to let each storyteller who walks through our doors not just share a story with another while they bond with co-travelers, but more importantly, they leave here inspired to share more stories as they carry on with their journey.

AMENITIES:
✅ Individual outlets for every bed
✅ Individual lights for every bed
✅ Privacy Curtain
✅ Free access to 500 Mbps WiFi
✅ Free Cold and Hot Water
✅ With Hot and Cold Showers
✅ Security Lockers
✅ Common Lounge
✅ Movie Area
✅ Air-Conditioning
✅ Ceiling Fan
✅ Motorcycle and Bicycle Parking
✅ Reception Area and Tours/Travel Desk
✅ Cafe/Third Wave Coffee Shop
✅ Laundry Line Area

ACCESSIBLE TO:
🟡 A third-wave coffee shop in the hostel itself, serving high-quality coffee, delicious English and Filipino breakfast meals in a comfortable and relaxing space! ☕🍴
🟡 Laundry shops, barber shops (for a fresh cut so you keep looking gorgeous 😉), convenience stores for daily needs
🟡 Restaurants🍔🍕 and bars🍺🍹in the area
🟡 Public transportation (motorbikes and tricycles) right in front of the hostel
🟡 A 7-minute walk away from Panagsama Beach and famous Sardines Run; a 10-minute drive away from Basdaku White Sand Beach and a scenic 30-minute ride to Badian Canyoneering and Kawasan Falls🏖️🌞

CHECK IN TIME: 2:00 PM
CHECK OUT TIME: 12:00 PM

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

8.8Fabulous(281)
  • Value for Money
    8.8
  • Security
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.3
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    9.2
  • Facilities
    8.4
Stayed in Jun 2025
10
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Lina
Female, 18-24, England
Really good location and great atmosphere even for low season, have lots of activities available and the coffee here is amazing!! Staff are lovely and super helpful
Stayed in Jun 2025
10
K
Kevin
Male, 18-24, USA
The location is perfect- close to the beach and bars, but it is not loud in the hoste. very cozy and the staff is nice
Stayed in May 2025
8.0
S
Sophie
Female, 18-24, Ireland
Amazing staff and great location, showers could be nicer, aircon was good, great food at the hostel and offered fun activities!
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Location

Panagsama Rd, Moalboal, 6032 Cebu, Moalboal, Moalboal, Philippines
2.9km from city centre