Best places: Inns in Manila, Philippines

Upscale lodging with a spa, a fitness center & a restaurant, plus a free area shuttle & Wi-Fi.

👍👍 One of the older bars in Malate and still good. Relaxed and cozy with a somewhat vintage feel. Beer prices are reasonable and staff always friendly, helpful and entertaining. A smoking area exists at the back; somewhat amusingly its a small office type 'broom cupboard' but serves its purpose. For a...

Straightforward budget hotel offering low-key rooms, plus a simple restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

Modest rooms and single-sex dorms in an unassuming hostel offering free Wi-Fi & cable TV.

😐 Friendly Staff and decent value. Everything worked fine, except the water pressure was a bit low. The surrounds of this area are fairly rough though in terms of hoards of homeless beggars. Still we felt safe, despite being eyeballed at all times.

Pared-down private rooms & dorms in a functional budget hotel offering a garden & a lounge.

Basic rooms in an informal property with a coffee shop and a terrace offering city views.