There is no hotel in Silay because of its proximity to Talisay and Bacolod. But there are several bed and breakfast places, such as German Unson House, Balay 8, Casa A. Gamboa, and Delfin Ledesma Ancestral Home.

More food places to visit are Balay Puti, Gary’s Punong, Sir and Ma’am restaurant, and Balaring. If you want a private booking of the Ilonggo menu, you can reserve two days in advance at Casa A. Gamboa. There are a number of Chicken Inasal places open, too, like Chicken House and Nena’s Rose. 

Traditional food is still prevalent in this little town. You can go to the market early in the morning and ask where all the local delicacies, such as ibos, alupi, and puto lanson, are sold. You can also buy dulce gatas and guapple pie from Ideal. A must-try is to go up to the home kitchen of Emma Lacson and eat the local lumpia ubod, which is made from a hundred-year-old recipe. Or try the best empanadas and pili squares.

Silay City still has that old charm. You can witness the history of the Spanish and the American period as you go through the main part of the city. Many Silaynons (residents of Silay) continue to live in their homes, which is why not many have succumbed to being sold to big property developers. Thus, you may still appreciate homes belonging to different periods. Those that are open to tourists are the Hofilena House, the Bernardino Jalandoni Museum, and Casa A. Gamboa. Balay Negrense is closed as it is under renovation. You can also visit the government-owned Old Puericulture Center, where local artists display their works. Walk through Pitong Ledesma Road, appreciate the old houses on this road, and drop by the memorial place to commemorate the day the Negrenses won the revolution against the Spaniards.