Overview
Ormoc is a city on the west side of Leyte Island, serving as a major port and gateway to the island's interior attractions. The city is famous for its sweet Queen Pineapple, geothermal wonders at Tongonan Hotsprings, and access to mountain lakes and waterfalls in the surrounding countryside.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget accommodations range from PHP 500 for basic fan rooms to PHP 1,000+ for air-conditioned rooms with hot water and WiFi.
Connectivity
Several hotels and pension houses offer free WiFi, including Pongos Hotel, Don Felipe Hotel, Peachtree Lodge, Niko's Ark Voyager's Inn, Oriental Pension Plaza, and Casa de Ormoc Pension House.
Money
Banks available include Metrobank (Real St, 24/7, MasterCard/Visa) and PNB (Bonifacio Street, 24/7, Visa). Currency is Philippine Peso (PHP).
Transport
Jeepneys and tricycles operate from the City Jeepney Terminal near the port. Tricycles are ideal for short city hops.