Hostel · Manila
Z Hostel (Poblacion)
9.0
357 reviewsRooftop with city views, comfortable dorms, great location for nightlife.
- Wi-Fi
Manila
Luzon · Philippines
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- A day
- ~US$25
- Best
- Dec–May
Gateway city
Why Manila
- Main international gateway to the Philippines with the cheapest onward flights to islands
- Intramuros historic district offers a walkable window into Spanish colonial history
- Poblacion (Makati) has one of Southeast Asia's best emerging nightlife and food scenes
Manila is chaotic, sprawling, and often overlooked by backpackers rushing to the beaches — but it rewards those who give it a chance. The historic walled city of Intramuros, buzzing nightlife of Poblacion, and some of the cheapest hostels in Asia make it a worthy stop. As the Philippines' main international gateway, most travelers pass through at least briefly.
Where to stay in Manila
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- Z Hostel (Poblacion)
9.0 · rooftop with city views, comfortable dorms, great location for nightlife
- Oasis Hostel (Malate)
8.2 · budget option near Intramuros, female-only dorms available
- Where Next Manila (Makati)
7.3 · cozy boutique hostel, friendly staff, good for solo travelers
- Lub d Makati
7.3 · largest hostel in the Philippines, rooftop bar, coffee shop, social events
Hostel · Manila
Oasis Hostel (Malate)
8.2
96 reviewsBudget option near Intramuros, female-only dorms available.
- Wi-Fi
- Female dorm
Hostel · Manila
Where Next Manila (Makati)
7.3
338 reviewsCozy boutique hostel, friendly staff, good for solo travelers.
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Manila
Lub d Makati
7.3
82 reviewsLargest hostel in the Philippines, rooftop bar, coffee shop, social events.
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Things to do in Manila
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Nightlife
Experience a Filipino karaoke nightNightlife
Explore the nightlife in PoblacionNature
Walk through Intramuros
Nature · Manila
Day trip to Tagaytay for Taal Volcano views
Day trip to Tagaytay for Taal Volcano views (2 hours south)
Culture · Manila
Visit the National Museum complex
Visit the National Museum complex (free entry)
Nature · Manila
Walk through Intramuros
Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church
Coming soon · The Manila wall
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