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How much do hostels in Manila cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Manila, Philippines range from $5 to $35/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 54 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $6.

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $6/night.

At $5/night and up, Manila is a mid-range hostel destination in Philippines.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 24 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-09T05:32:04.216Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 10 (one night),October 11 (one night),October 12 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Manila

Where to stay

Malate and Ermita along Mabini Street are where most budget travelers land. Hostels cluster here because it's walking distance to Intramuros, the baywalk along Roxas Boulevard, and LRT Line 1 at UN Avenue station.

Getting around

  • Get a Beep card at any LRT or MRT station on arrival. A single Grab ride from NAIA to Malate runs a modest fare in pesos, but knowing the rail lines saves you real money over multiple days.
  • Divisoria market near Recto LRT station has the cheapest street food and dry goods in the city. Go on a weekday morning before it gets crowded.
  • Avoid booking the area around NAIA just because it feels convenient. Paranaque hostels are cheap but leave you stranded. Malate puts you on an LRT line with actual options.

When to go

Hostels fill up and prices jump from late December through the first week of January and again during Holy Week in March or April. June through September is the wet season and the cheapest window, though typhoons are a real factor.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Manila cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $6. Dorm beds currently range from $5 to $35/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Manila?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Manila include October 10, October 11, October 12.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Manila?

HostelHound currently tracks 54 hostels in Manila, Philippines.

How much do hostels in Manila cost in October?

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $6/night.

Is Manila affordable compared to other hostel cities in Philippines?

Manila is a mid-range hostel destination in Philippines, with dorm prices starting from $5/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Manila?

Malate and Ermita along Mabini Street are where most budget travelers land. Hostels cluster here because it's walking distance to Intramuros, the baywalk along Roxas Boulevard, and LRT Line 1 at UN Avenue station.

What is the best time of year to visit Manila?

Hostels fill up and prices jump from late December through the first week of January and again during Holy Week in March or April. June through September is the wet season and the cheapest window, though typhoons are a real factor.