Manila gets a bum rap from a lot of travelers but I have found it to be a great place. Music bars and cafes are open 'till morning in the Malate/Ermita area.
Hostels in Metro Manila 
Looking for the best hostels in Metro Manila? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Metro Manila with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Metro Manila hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Metro Manila and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Metro Manila
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Metro Manila, across 1 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Metro Manila hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Metro Manila. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
All Top Hostels in Manila
We help you pick your hostel like no one else. Check our detailed guides to:
Malate
"…The rooftop area is a very nice social area and it is very easy for solo travelers to meet others more
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$4.49
"…6. Breakfast: not included
7. No curfew
8. No smoking in rooms, but designated area is provided more
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$6.92Best for solo travellers
"…Check-out time: from 11:00 am
3. Cancellation policy: 3 days advance notice for free cancellation more
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$3.41
"…Where to next? Our brand-spanking-new hostel, that's where! It's the ultimate hangout for more
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$4.05
"…A co-working space for the workaholics, and those digital nomads who need a place to work, have a more
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$5.77Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Metro Manila
Now, that is a bummer. At the moment we do not have any super cool information on things to do in Metro Manila. We are working on it!
Travel Tips for Metro Manila - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Metro Manila. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Metro Manila. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Metro Manila
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Metro Manila?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Metro Manila here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Metro Manila safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.