ALI expands co-living brand in Visayas

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December 16, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has expanded the reach of its co-living brand in Visayas.

ALI said it has opened its second CityFlats branch in Cebu to bring practical urban living to young professionals.

The latest CityFlats branch at the Cebu Business Park houses 392 rooms that are fully furnished and move-in ready.

The developer said about 80 percent of the development is dedicated to co-living units suited for long-term renters who want their own dedicated personal area.

The rooms feature amenities typically seen only in larger apartment rentals, such as work station, bed, storage, air-conditioning, kitchenette and in-room toilet and bath.

The remaining units, meanwhile, operate as hostel rooms for short-term guests such as traveling professionals, tourists and employees on assignment.

The rooms offer queen or twin beds and come equipped with a mini-refrigerator, television and private kitchenette.

“Our goal is to make our estates more livable by providing practical, well-located homes for the city’s workforce. Young professionals shouldn’t have to sacrifice time, mobility or community just to live in the city. CityFlats gives more people the chance to live where life happens, close to work, services and everyday conveniences,” ALI deputy head of Vismin Estates Jay Teodoro said.

The CityFlats is an urban living concept tailored for mobile professionals who prefer to live near business districts.

ALI said that instead of treating housing as just a private room, The CityFlats develops modern, all-inclusive residences complemented by communal amenities that encourage interaction and support a balanced lifestyle.

With locations in Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Cebu IT Park, The CityFlats offers residents the ability to live within major commercial hubs at lower cost and without lengthy travel times.

Unlike standard rental models that require long-term commitments, ALI said CityFlats offer multiple stay options that include daily hostel rates ideal for travelers or project-based workers as well as long-term co-living leases suited for employees, young graduates, students and digital freelancers.

“As more professionals seek to reduce commute times and maximize their budgets, co-living models like The CityFlats are poised to play a larger role in shaping how people live in rapidly growing urban centers,” ALI said.