Sign in with Facebook- Join for free
- Sign In
Sign in with FacebookTop Bacolod City hotels
Helpfulness
Gaisano is the newest mall to open in our city. It belongs to a chain just like Robinson's and ShoeMart malls but mostly they sprout up in the Visayas and Mindanao.
It's located just south of downtown Bacolod and should cater to the needs of people in that area and will help decongest human and auto traffic in Robinson's which is at the north of the city.
There are a lot of good restaurants in the first floor and the nice thing about it is the fact that they're all local favorites such as Bob's, L'Sea (chinese), and Chicken Deli (famous Bacolod barbecued chicken).
What to buy: Gaisano Dept. Store sells items of lower quality but they have a little bit of everything and there's a huge supermarket, too.
The best thing about this new mall is the opening of the first National Bookstore in my city. That alone makes a trip to this mall worth my time.
Written May 16, 2003
Address: Araneta St., Singcang, Bacolod City
Helpfulness
They're now in a warehouse about 10 mins out of Bacolod and it houses both their workshop and offices with some of their finished products. Don't expect to see a show window...these people seriously export their furniture and don't need a showroom for locals.
I first met the owner, Nora Lamata, 7 years ago when I was furnishing a house I had just bought and needed a unique bed. They designed something specific to what I wanted. A year after, my mother had some major remodelling to do after a fire in the house and she asked Far East Bamboo to make some new pieces.
The craftsmanship is excellent and the bamboo comes from the owner's family farm.
What to buy: Furniture and home decor
Written Apr 5, 2003
Address: Bgy. Bubog, Talisay, Neg. Occ.
Phone: 6334 495 5706/08/09
Website: www.fareastbamboo.com
Helpfulness
So far the only "big" mall we have but we have other mini malls. It's got 6 movie theaters, a video arcade, lots of places to eat, and a pretty good mix of stores selling clothing, shoes, houseware, computers, etc.
Written Mar 1, 2003
Address: Mandalagan, Bacolod City
Helpfulness
Its a shop with ceramics, candle products, coconut crafts, woven bags, jewelry, furnitures... everything inside are made locally. Local delicacies also available. The place is airy and clean and a great place to find unique gifts.
as of Jan2012: They now have a branch at the Robinson's Mall. The mall is also along Lacson St. About 1.5 km north from the main ANP shop across Philippine National Bank
What to pay: Prices are 15 to 20% cheaper than in Manila. Most producers also ship to major department stores in manila.
Updated Mar 7, 2012
Address: Lacson St.
Helpfulness
The Negros Showroom houses a collection of locally crafted gift items from foodstuff to furniture. The different products sold here are made by members of the Association of Negros Producers.
What to buy: Handicraft made from materials such as coconut husks, bamboo, etc.
What to pay: Depending on what you're shopping for, anywhere from $5-100US.
Written Sep 17, 2002
Address: Lacson St.
Helpfulness
SM City - Bacolod is a one of the many SM Malls in the Philippines. The mall is composed of stores, boutiques, restaurants, bookstore, cinema, department store, grocery, drugstores,etc. It got almost everything.
The place where people usually hang out and meet up. So if u want to eat, shop or even just walk around, try going to SM and enjoy seeing people from all walks of life.
What to buy: --- Pasalubong (take home stuff) like local delicacies such as piaya, napoleones, biscocho, barquillos, etc. from Bong bong's or Merci.
--- try the delicious cakes of Bob's and Calea. ;)
What to pay: It depends on your preference and budget.
Updated Jun 18, 2011
Address: Reclamation Area, Bacolod City
Helpfulness
Along Lacson St. around the corner of San Sebastian, there are 3 fruit stands that you just can't miss if you're driving by.
On any given day, you can buy an assortment of tropical fruits depending on what's in season.
What to buy: In the pic are durian from Davao, mangosteen, rambutan, lanzones (long gong in Thailand), papayas and guavas.
What to pay: If the fruits arrive just before the official start of its season, expect to pay 20-50pesos more than you should when the fruit is in abundance.
If the fruit isn't locally grown like pomelos and durian, they'll also be slightly more expensive than if you were buying it from the island source.
Nevertheless, for most foreigners, paying $1 for a kilo (2.2lbs) of ripe green mangoes from Guimaras would be a bargain. Bananas are always in season and we have different varieties from the small senoritas to the big cavendish. My favorite kind would be what we call tordan (latondan) which is mid-sized and the flesh is whiter and tastes milder.
Written Jun 22, 2003
Address: Lacson St. cor. San Sebastian St.
Helpfulness
If you are looking for something to bring back home from Bacolod, visit Bong-bong's and you'll find lots of food and other souvenir for "pasalubong" (take-home).
Bong-bong, the owner of the store, used to be an ordinary baker and his story of "from rags to riches" is really inspiring. Bong-bongs sells local delicacy including the famous piaya which is the trademark of Bacolod. They also sell shirts and other souvenir items on the shop.
It is in their main store, which is in Alijis-Murcia Road, where they have their bakery and you can buy hot piaya from there. They also have branches in Corner Alunan, Araneta St. in downtown Bacolod, SM City and Robinson's Place.
What to buy: Piaya, barquillos, cheesetart, Tshirt...
What to pay: Depends on the kind and number of items you're buying...
Written Jul 8, 2011
Address: all around bacolod
Helpfulness
This is one big shop located along Lacson Street and is full of locally made souvenir items. Items sold here are exported world-wide and the shop is known as one of the most successful in the Philippines.
What to buy: Get something that would really remind you of Bacolod.
What to pay: ANP Showroom is a bit pricey, so expect to spend more for the souvenir items.
Updated Nov 20, 2007
Address: along Lacson Street, Lourdes C Building
Helpfulness
Robinson's Place is one of the malls in Bacolod. It is located in Mandalagan, Northern part of the City. Robinson's is a one-stop shop with boutiques, restaurants, cinera, grocery, department store and amusement.
What to buy: souvenir items at the department store
What to pay: it depends on the product choice and quantity
Written Sep 13, 2011
Address: Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City
O Hotel Bacolod
Palmas del Mar Bacolod
1 Review and 78 Opinions I was looking for someplace different to stay in Bacolod -- I have had my round of the hotels in the...
Circle Inn Bacolod
2 Reviews and 112 Opinions I booked this hotel because of its ranking with Trip Advisor but got disappointed after getting to...
Comments