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  • 1/5 Sarah M. 5 years ago on Google • 206 reviews
    Stayed here for 2 restless nights. Decent location, decent WiFi. Downstairs water in the bathrooms only worked about half the time. Apparently this is a problem all over Manila but seemed to particularly affect this hostel. Bathrooms were *relatively* clean but be prepared to squat to pee, ladies. I’m pretty used to hostels but this is one of the worst problems with noisy, inconsiderate people in the dorm in the wee hours of the night. Main problem was that one of the hostel employees and perhaps other guests would enter the room at all hours of the night, flip on the lights for a few minutes, have a chat, then turn off the lights and close the door. Maybe not a problem if you’re the type to sleep through a freight train in broad daylight but be prepared to be startled awake a couple times throughout the night. I (probably sternly) asked the hostel employee to stop entering the big dorm and turning on the lights at 2-3 am because it was waking people up and she stopped after that. Edit: Reduced to 1-Star because rude response from owner demonstrates lack of professional acumen and poor service. I suggest others take owners advice and stay elsewhere.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruno B. 1 month ago on Google • 344 reviews New
    I spent 2 nights more or less was a nice place to owner she's very kind and lots of energy

  • 5/5 Klara S. 1 month ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Fantastic location, close to the airport and LRT/metro. The host, Angela is very friendly and always happy to help. Walking distance to the public bus terminal. Nearby to the museums and town hall, which are all along the LRT/metro line. The room and premises is nice and clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ariel A. 4 years ago on Google
    From mindanao here... And I love this place :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Blade R. 5 years ago on Google
    I guess you get what you pay for. Located along a dark street, near the railways where you'll find shirtless men smoking along the road, women doing the laundry along the street, children playing on the road, and stray dogs sniffing your shoes... You get to the place and it looks quite nice in the reception/common area. There were musicians playing live music. They're quite good actually. Wifi internet connection, not as fast and stable as you wish... Typical of the Philippines. Lockers are limited. So don't count on it. You will need to carry your bags everywhere you go (to be secured as you'll be sharing the room with 5 other strangers). And if you're lucky to get locker space available, you need to buy or rent your own padlock. Toilets and bathrooms, aside from the occasional cockroaches and mosquitoes passing by, they're OK. There's a fridge where you can buy drinks. Food you have to order from outside. They assist travellers with their travel bookings and local travel tips and info. Plenty of other nationalities of different races stay there. Personal hygiene stuff like soap, toothpaste, toothbrush you can buy at the reception counter. The room looks OK. The bunkbeds are comfortable, except I had to sleep beside my big heavy bags. I found electric plugs to charge my phones and gadgets by my bunkbed. Airconditions shall only be turned on from 8pm to 8am. The rest of the day, there is one electric wall fan. You're lucky if you got a bed infront of the electric wall fan and aircon because the fan and the aircon will only be blowing to that direction. If your bed is positioned under or beside the fan, blowing air from the fan won't reach you. Since my bed was positioned beside the fan, the fan air didn't reach me. And the air-conditioning unit seems to be a bit small for the room size. Hence I slept with few beads of sweat on my forehead. Live music will stop at 11pm. They serve coffee but they ran out of creamer. So I asked for few drops of full cream milk from the fridge instead. All in all, I had a good night sleep. And for about ₱500 per night, considering this is Makati City... I think I got what I paid for.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammad R. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice atmosphere and nice staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Clancy S. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome staff, super friendly, and a great location. If you're spending a night or two in Manila stay here to get the best bang for your buck. The kitchen puts out some great food but you need to give them some time to cook (30-40 min) and close to lots of street food if you gotta eat now. Walking distance to mall, museums, and lots of connecting buses. Rooms have AC, there's guitars and a stomp box if you're into jamming. Should I find myself in Manila again I'm for sure coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thinapieee's C. 3 years ago on Google
    Angela and other staffs were so nice. Met new friends. Highly recommend to those who wants to stay in a hostel.Good for backpackers.👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Quentin P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place with good atmosphere, chilling area, music instruments, beer pong table, good wifi and food available to buy. I noticed the lack of pressure of the shower and sink, but good temperature though. Blankets could be longer to sleep very comfortably. Welcoming and helpful staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tropsele 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    It’s no longer at the said location, there is a skyscraper being built there. No one knows it additionally

  • 5/5 Nikolas 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    It was an amazing stay. The host, Angela, is a super friendly and helpful person, who cares a lot about their guests. She cooked for me and two other persons and we had a nice and communicative dinner. I would definitely come back as she is such a nice host!

  • 5/5 Chris del r. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool nice hostel to be

  • 1/5 MYUNGWOO O. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a hostel that I made a reservation and visited in two hours ~ I waited for the reservation not to be confirmed after about 30 minutes, The bunk beds were made of steel, but they were all in the lower space, so I took the upper space. ~ But I was so anxious to climb up and down. Bathroom was combined with toilet, so bathroom was not used when one person entered. The cleanliness of the toilet where the cockroaches are lying is also the worst. I do not want to go back again. There are also a lot of mosquitoes. ㅠ ,, ㅠ ;;; (Original) 예약하고 두시간만에 찾아간 호스텔이다~ 예약이 안되었다고 기다리다 30분쯤 지나서 확인되었다고 그제서야 방을 보여준다~ 2층 침대는 철재로 되어있었는데 아래칸에 모두 차있어서 윗칸을 썻다~ 그런데 너무 약해 올라가는데 흔들림이 심하여 오르내리는데 불안했다. 욕실은 화장실 겸용이어서 한사람이 들어가면 욕실사용이 안되었다. 바퀴벌레가 덩그러니 누워있는 화장실의 청소상태도 최악이다. 두번 다시 가고 싶지 않은 곳이다. 모기도 엄청많다. ㅠ,,ㅠ;;;

  • 5/5 giio R. 5 years ago on Google
    They are the best!

  • 5/5 Ste A. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 3/5 Che Rry D. 5 years ago on Google
    Mostly foreigners here are the one renting this hostel and no privacy when it comes you want to rest and all of you occupied in that room. There's no curtain such to provide privacy for each of them...

  • 5/5 Leonardo L. 5 years ago on Google
    Very affordable. Near LRT and transportation to Makati is easily accessed.

  • 4/5 Jerome M. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to stay

  • 3/5 澤村やすひと【新宿歌舞伎町の詐欺師】 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Due to WiFi disconnection and water shortage in the typhoon, I could not use the bath and even the toilet. WiFi is pretty poor. You can play with the aunt boy. There are many Japanese. (Original) 台風でWiFi切断と断水にあって、お風呂やトイレすら使えなかった。WiFiはかなり貧弱。暴れん坊ワンちゃんと遊べる。日本人が多い。

  • 3/5 mila j. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Feeling not very good (Original) 感受不太好

  • 5/5 News w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 👍 Good 🆗 (Original) 👍 Хорошо 🆗

  • 5/5 Linda T. 3 years ago on Google
    A cozy, affordable hostel in Makati. I stayed during a quiet period and it was perfect in terms of spaciousness. The dog Sniff is such a cutie. There's unlimited free water, too. Lots of nearby restaurants and a menu inside the hostel, as well. Definitely a homely vibe.

  • 5/5 Gabriel Carlos A. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best hostels in the philippines! 🙌❤️

  • 5/5 Francis T. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place, nice people, great food

  • 1/5 Emmy B. 2 years ago on Google
    It took approximately 30 or so minutes before my gf was able to get a staff to actually accommodate her last June. No proper signage and the hostel looked abandoned. There's 20 beds in one room (imagine this room when full). The AC was controlled and they don't provide AC in the hottest time of the day. According to her, you can smell sweat every time enters the room. I had great experiences in hostels in Metro Manila (like Ola Hostel), so I was really hoping this one would turn out great, regrettably this hostel was really not worth the price (400 pesos). So I had to book her to an Airbnb despite the fact she had days left on this hostel. The staff was friendly according to her, but you can see that this hostel really didn't make any apparent upgrades on their facilities. If you can spend another 100-200 pesos per night, spare yourself the disappointment and go get an AIRBNB. The Airbnb I rented for her was 550 pesos - she controls her own AC so she can use it 24/7 and has privacy since she has her own room.

  • 5/5 Stephane B. 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful place, in a nice area with Mall and supermarket very close. The staff are so gentile. I give thanks of the volcano woke up and instead of leaving to Palawan, have to stay in Manila and founded the Haven hostel! I recommended with 5 stars.!!

  • 4/5 Timothé P. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice staff, friendly atmosphere, nice area to discuss with other guests (Beware, don't sit on the couch), but at dusk it's filled with mosquitoes due to the open roof. The hostel also sells beer at a very reasonable price. There is many options for the breakfast

  • 5/5 Hazel K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great hostel in Manila. The people who worked there were really nice and had the cutest dog ever! There's a cool area outside the dorms to relax in, had a tv, speaker, sofa and tables. Being able to use the fridge was also a bonus. The aircon is only on from 20:00 - 10:00. One night we tried their homemade chicken abode and it was so tasty!

  • 1/5 we w. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Attitude is very bad, recognize only the money, I stayed for a week in that day to come and live not forget that night, the same money, but also very arrogant attitude, do not give money directly is the kind of hit (Original) 态度非常不好,只认钱,我在那住了一个星期,一天忘记说晚上不回来住,一样给钱,还态度非常嚣张,直接就是那种不给钱不要打人

  • 4/5 Jam P. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is accessible for commuters, it's also near to mall, salons, ministop, laundry shop, eateries. There's also a one step away resto from the hostel, if you want to eat in a nice place with aircon. With the rooms of this hostel, it's a mixed dorm. The place is with mini bar where you can drink and eat, it also has living rooms. You can also order a food directly to them. Aircon is only open every 4pm to 7am everyday. Most of the boarders are boys.

  • 5/5 Heiko S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great hostel to stay in Manila. It’s clean, well organized and has friendly stuff which gives you local recommendations. Atmosphere is really open and nice!

  • 4/5 Pfmc 0. 3 years ago on Google
    Cozy place to stay

  • 5/5 Ann R. 6 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and accommodating staff. One of the best hostels in the area. Place is nice and clean. Highly recommended 👍

  • 4/5 Said H. 5 years ago on Google
    Convenient location. Super friendly and helpfull staff. The good they make is some of these best we are in Philippines. Too bad they don't have private rooms.

  • 4/5 Micha S. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely people working here. Also threw a fun Christmas party for the hostel with some great cooking.

  • 5/5 Trevor R. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a couple years ago but im thinking of returning next year

  • 5/5 Ronald Samiel P. 3 years ago on Google
    I haven't had the chance to stay but i had ordered some Callos (takeaway). Well priced for the serving and it tastes awesome!

  • 5/5 Michael W. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly and cheap hostel.

  • 1/5 XU L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I said I had checked out, and I left my luggage in bed more than 12 noon. I was forced to pay another day, and I had to turn my face. My attitude was bad. (Original) 说了已经退房,行李放在床上超过了中午12点,硬要我再付一天的费用,还要翻脸,态度很差

  • 5/5 Mikael Paolo S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cozy, tidy and you get to gain new friends which are guests as well. Also very affordable.

  • 4/5 Samuel R. 3 years ago on Google
    Location is very convenient: 7-8 minutes walk to a large mall and lots of eateries around the area catering to students and employees.

  • 4/5 Gab B. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean

  • 5/5 Hey T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) COSPA is good, clean, friendly staff, you can drink at the hostel at night. There is also a locker, so you can rest assured. There is a mall nearby and a large supermarket. The airport is about 400 yen in 20-30 minutes. (Original) コスパよし、清潔、スタッフがフレンドリー、夜でもホステルで飲める。 ロッカーの設置もあり、安心。 近くにモールがあり、大きいスーパーも併設。空港までは20-30分で400円くらいです。

  • 4/5 DG 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Affordable, homely hostel (actually a home) hostel. It is a hostel with Filipino local atmosphere. The staff are friendly and the food is cheap and good. It's a middle-class residential area that can produce cockroaches, but I've never seen a backpacker without a cockroach. A little distance from the airport is a deduction factor. If you're familiar with backpackers or hostel culture, this is the place to be. (Original) 저렴하고 가정집 분위기인 (실제로 가정집임) 호스텔. 필리핀 현지 분위기가 잘 묻어나는 호스텔이다. 직원이 친절하며 요리 또한 싸고 맛있는 현지식을 잘 한다. 중산층의 주택가다 보니 바퀴벌레는 나올 수 있지만 바퀴벌레 없는 백패커는 본 적이 없다. 공항에서 살짝 거리가 있는게 감점요인. 백패커나 호스텔 문화에 익숙한 사람이라면 흠 잡을 것이 없는 장소.

  • 3/5 Lewis M. 4 years ago on Google
    Basic hostel near Pasay so handy for transport links into and out of Manila.

  • 1/5 abdulkhaliq a. 4 years ago on Google
    Bad bedding, Poor service, no air conditioning only at night on rooms, no door lock no free storage, no breakfast، no good vibes, don't come here ☑️

  • 5/5 Nam F. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Layt 7. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Normally, there is a large shopping center and a lot of cafes nearby. (Original) Нормально, рядом есть большой торговый центр и много кафешек.

  • 1/5 laura l. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As a walking in you have to pay more. You have to pay for everything, even if you stay longer in the hostel you have to pay 100 PHP just to be in the common room. The check-in time is just fine (Original) Als Walking in muss man mehr zahlen. Man muss wegen alles mögliche zahlen sogar wenn man länger im Hostel bleibt muss man 100 PHP zahlen nur damit man im Aufenthaltsraum sein darf. Die Check-in Zeit sind pingel genau

  • 5/5 Man with no destination V. 5 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere great staff got a Cocker Spaniel name sniff loved it

  • 4/5 Catrin M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great common area where it is easy to meet people and friendly staff

  • 5/5 EA C. 5 years ago on Google
    If you are a backpacker and want to meet/interact fellow backpackers or people from other country, this is the place for you. Or if you just want a cheap hostel to stay while in Makati and you are not against sharing a room with other people, you can consider this place too.

  • 2/5 Mak - N. 5 years ago on Google
    Its uhhh

  • 4/5 Андрей �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite decent hostel. All beds are in the same room, but there are curtains. Night parties are possible. (Original) Вполне приличный хостел. Все кровати в одной комнате, но есть шторки. Возможны ночные тусовки.

  • 4/5 Kitty h. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    The owner of the havenhostel is friendly and approachable.I stayed there for a week. She serves meals if you don't want to go outside to eat, just inform her ahead of time..The place is safe because it is located in the compound and it is accessible because it is near Taft Avenue.Lastly she has a dog and his name is Snip, he's friendly so don't worry.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nothing M. 2 years ago on Google • 1 review
    I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. No CCTV cameras, and they don't have any storage for your luggage as advertised. You don't really feel safe here, especially if you're a woman, as this place is for both genders. There's 10 bunk beds in one room, so that's 20 persons in one room. They only have 2 comfort rooms. You're just less than a meter apart from the next bed. The AC is controlled which they turn on from 7PM to 2AM. They charge you 400PHP per night. I would suggest getting an AIRBNB that has a more safe and decent atmosphere.


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