Since I reside in the Metro Manila area, there is no need for me to stay at backpackers accommodation in Manila. But I do get queries about cheap accommodation. So I checked out the backpackers haven of Manila which is in Malate to find out where backpackers can stay. Here are some of them:
Friendly's Guesthouse
One of the more popular backpackers accommodation in the Malate area. They have fan dormitory rooms at PHP290 per person and AC dorm rooms at PHP340 per person. Fan rooms with shared bath start at PHP450. AC rooms with common bath start at PHP800 a night. While AC rooms with private bath start at PHP900 a night.
1750 M. Adriatico corner Nakpil Streets, Malate, Manila
+63 917 3331418
Malate Pensionne
It's in the same complex as Portico Restaurant. You can't miss it since there is a Starbucks store in front. Fan dorm rooms are PHP350 per person. Fan rooms are PHP750 a night. While AC rooms with private bath start at PHP1400. They also accept credit cards.
1771 M. Adriatico Street, Malate, Manila
+63 2 5238304 to 06
info@mpensionne.com
Stargate Pensionne
Fan rooms with private bath are PHP850 a night. While AC rooms start at PHP988 a night.
1711 M. Adriatico Street, Malate, Manila
+63 2 3036572 to 75
Joward's Pension House
Fan rooms with common bath start at PHP275 a night. AC rooms with shared bath start at PHP525 a night. While AC rooms with private bath start at PHP625 a night.
1730 M. Adriatico Street, Malate, Manila
+63 2 3383191
Bukingham Pension
Fan rooms are PHP500 a night. AC rooms with common bath are PHP800 a night. While AC rooms with private bath starts at PHP1000.
Gen. Malvar Street, Malate, Manila
+63 2 5253663
Juan's Place
This is the cheapest it could get. And don't expect much since it's an apartment in a rundown alley right beside Malate Pensionne. They charge PHP180 per person for dorm rooms and PHP250 a night for fan rooms.
HOW TO GET THERE
There are no buses direct from the airport (NAIA) to Malate. So the easiest way to get there is by taxi. Remember though that airport taxis at the Arrival Area are quite expensive. So to cut down on costs, you simply have to go up to the Departure Area on the second floor and flag down a metered taxi from there. And if the driver tries to haggle for a fixed rate, find another one!
Do you know of any other reliable backpackers accommodation in Manila? Leave a comment to let us know.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Backpackers accommodation in Manila
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Nice, very informative, it's a reference. Not just for backpackers.:-)
Great site, definately will visit it again regular. Don`t know if suitable as Backbackers accomodation, but fan rooms at Sandico Apartelle are also available from 750 Php on:
Sandico Apartelle
M.H. del Pilar Street, Ermita
Tel. 523-8180
Room Type Daily--Weekly--Monthly
Single Aircon --990---950--799
Double Aircon -1200- 1150--960
Single Fan ---750 -700---600
It`s above Hussy`s: http://www.gvurl.info/673b59
Greetings from Boracay :)
The more expensive ac rooms are already close in price to half decent places in Makati. In case some of you dont want to in makati.
Durbans Inn
Fersal Hotel
my friend from hawaii once stayed at malate pensionne and apparently it was quite a nice stay. quite cheap, and the place seemed okay enough. they're pretty strict with the no-guest-in-the-room rule.
the location is in a bustling, well-lit (meaning, safe-looking) area, as are a number of places in malate. there's also a starbucks right outside which serves as both a street landmark (for first-timers getting there) and a convenient hangout for backpackers and non-backpackers alike.
This is great info :)
I'm just wondering, why don't we have more backpackers around here? The food's cheap, the nightlife's great, an average taho vendor can speak better English than half of HK's populace, and the accommodations are okay.
I refuse to believe it's because of crime, the fear of getting ripped off, or the traffic. You have more of that in Bangkok, and look at all the backpackers they have.
Maybe what we lack is awareness.
slowly...we're getting there. thanks to the budget airlines. it used to be very difficult for travellers to reach pinas but now u can fly from other SEA cities via cebupac,tiger or air asia. DOT should shift their focus on the backpackers and not the old-white guy tourists. these backpackers are the younger travellers who have access to the internet and it's easier for them to tell other travellers to visit the philippines through blogs and social networking sites. DOT should look at them as marketing tools too!
we can also do our part. let's give them the link to sites like ivan's which could give them detailed info of what they can do if they want to visit the philippines.
so far, useful ang site ni ivan sa mga backpacker friends ko from singapore.
keep it up!
I believe one reason why there aren’t that many backpackers in the Philippines is because it is an archipelago, making it inaccessible through land travel unlike the rest of the countries in South East Asia. One can simply ride a bus from Singapore to Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand etc. but going to the Philippines is different – one needs to fly – making it more expensive to visit the country.
I'm making an internship in manila starting in march 09, my office will be in makati and that's the reason why I would prefer to stay near....are there any possibilities for students to stay in safe, furnished flats for less than 1000 $ in makati? I could afford 400-600, I guess.
You can try Asian Mansion II. That's in dela Rosa Avenue in the Makati business district. I was there the other day and there was one for Php20k furnished. The previous tenant was some French guy.
Backpackers can also try the Tamaraw Hostel at the 3rd floor of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) building at 181 Natividad Almeda-Lopez Street, Malate, Manila... the place is just across SM City Manila and accessible by jeepney, bus (drop at Manila City Hall) or LRT (Central Station).
For inquiries, you can contact my friend Bengie at 527-8317 ask to be connected to the Hostel. By the way, the place has ample parking space and has security personnel 24/7.
Does the Tamaraw Hostel has their own website?
hi thank you for an informative info on pension houses......appreciate it very much! but i wonder why mabini pension house also in malate is not included in your list?....just asking
Joward's Pension House got bured...
We stayed at Stargate Pensionne from January 31, 2009 - February 2, 2009. The place was ok. With towel, toothbrush, toothpaste and soap. I love the sliding door of the bathroom. Aircon is split type. However, no window in most rooms.
Thank you for your infomation! Anyone knows the contact phone number of Juan's Place at Malate?? or e-mail address?? Thanks..
Thanks a lot! can u please let me know the contact phone number of Juan's place at Malate?
Malate area:
I stayed 1 night at Pension Natividad, a great place with a very good atmosphere. Families, backpackers, couples sitting outside chatting with each other. Last night a guy played guitar. My room was 1000 PHP private bathr. and fan. Dorms are way cheaper. A bit old furniture but roomy (espec. bathroom) and fairly clean. I would have stayed there longer, but I couldn't sleep. It is along a road where jeepneys pass. But I hang around there even while I don't sleep there.
Now I stay at Malate Pensionne,
Fanroom shared bathroom 750PHP. It is in an area that "never sleeps". You hear a lot of music at night, and right now they are building next door (8:00 am sharp ;)
Next time I will choose an other area, because of the noise.
Malate is a very vibrant area, but old. Poor people sleep on the street or begging while you eat...
Sometimes it is more than I can handle...
I haven't seen like this during my 2 months stay in Thailand. But people are great! I can only imagine how people are in the rest of the Philippines.
~S0~
Hi, Ivan!
I am a passionate, genuine backpacker who finally succeeded in convincing my friends to help me set up a backpacking joint in Makati. I'd like to request you to please promote it. We just sealed the contract with the building administrator today and I have just written my first blog about it.
The place is a 7-bed & breakfast budget A/C accommodation in the cozy central district of Barangay Bel-Air, Makati City; comfortable, friendly and trendy, it is nested in Unit 5-K, Azotea de Bel-ar Condo, Polaris St., Makati City, Philippines. Contact numbers are: ☎ (+63 2)812-6535 or mobile (+63 917)832-8539 c/o Lani, (+63 917)803-9428 c/o Kidz.
Thank you so much for your help. Lights and blessings, too.
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