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Sharky Hostel

Name: Sharky Hostel
Address: Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu, Oslob, Cebu, PH
Price range: $

Hotels & Resorts · Oslob, Cebu

Budget hostel steps from whale shark site with dorms and private rooms.

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Price range

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Sharky Hostel

Sharky Hostel is located just a short walk from the whale shark interaction area in Barangay Tan-awan, making it the most convenient budget option for early morning whale shark encounters. With dormitory beds and private rooms available, it caters to backpackers and budget-conscious travelers who want to be steps away from the main attraction.

What's on offer

Amenities & services

Dormitory BedsPrivate RoomsWiFiCommon AreaLuggage Storage

Wayfinder route

Getting to Oslob

Take a Ceres bus bound for Bato or Oslob. For whale shark watching, tell the conductor to drop you at Barangay Tan-awan; for the church and Cuartel Ruins, stay on to Oslob town proper.

Leaves from Cebu South Bus Terminal

Journey time 3-4 hours

Typical fare PHP 155-200

Getting around Habal-habal link Tan-awan, Tumalog Falls and the town proper for roughly PHP 50-150.

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, take a taxi, Grab or airport bus across to Cebu South Bus Terminal and pick up the route above. Allow extra time for bridge traffic at peak hours.

Fares and journey times are indicative and change with traffic, season and operator. Confirm locally before you travel.

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Nearby destinations

Wildlife

Whale Shark Watching

Oslob

Swim alongside gentle whale sharks, the world's largest fish, in one of the few places where these magnificent creatures can be reliably encountered.

Waterfalls

Tumalog Falls

Oslob

A spectacular curtain waterfall cascading down a moss-covered cliff into a shallow turquoise pool, creating a dreamlike natural retreat.

Islands

Sumilon Island

Oslob

A pristine coral island with a famous shifting white sandbar, excellent snorkeling, and the distinction of being the Philippines' first marine sanctuary.