Metro Staycation: 8 Airbnbs to Escape Your Part of the City

By Shen Mascarinas

There’s a long weekend coming up! Got plans already? Here’s your chance to get away from stress, routine and boredom. Go for a metro staycation through these gorgeous Airbnbs and you can skip the typical five hour road trip or delayed promo flight.

You don’t have to go far to escape that little piece of the city you already know too well. At least for a night, you can pretend that you’re walking in someone else’s shoes, living a different (and much fancier) life.

8. Bright Studio in Shaw

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Stay at this hip and cozy apartment and avoid having to brave the traffic getting out of Shaw. It’s close to the train station, EDSA, malls and basically all kinds of fun. You can savor the pulsing city life, and then kick it back at this bright studio. This stylish condominium also has a great gym and pool. Book this studio here for P1,607 a night.

7. Cozy Studio in Century City

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Here’s another studio with prime location, perfect for exploring the gems in the heart of Makati. It exudes a beautiful cross between a hotel-like ambiance and a homey appeal. Book this studio here for P2,812 a night.

6. Vivere Suite in Alabang

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Some people equate a staycation with a hotel. If you’re one of those people plus you’ve been wanting to check out the south, then this Vivere suite just might be your match made in heaven. Aside from a spacious bed, you get a living room, office desk and a small kitchen with a dining table. A gym, spa, swimming pool and sauna are steps away from this suite, too. Book this suite here for P2,366 a night.

5. Elegant Two-Bedroom in BGC

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Gather the gang for a staycation at the Fort. You can finally sample BGC’s newest food spots from breakfast up to (a drunken) midnight snack. Don’t forget to sneak in a 4D movie in the middle of all the eating. If you don’t feel like eating out, then the apartment’s modern and fully-equipped kitchen will come very handy. This booking comes with free parking as well. Book this two-bedroom here for P4,257 a night.