Picking hotels in Manila gets easier once you know which area fits your trip. Manila has heritage stays near the old walled city, bayside towers along Roxas Boulevard and budget rooms steps from the LRT. This Manila hotel guide sorts nine picks by budget, with pesos up front, so you can scan for value first.
You're probably in one of two camps: heading to Intramuros and Binondo for the heritage, or looking for a good bed close to NAIA on a layover. Manila accommodations cover both, and many of you will use the city as a first stop in the Philippines.
Manila Hotels At a glance
Hotel | Tier | Area | Price per night | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manila Grand Opera Hotel | Budget | Santa Cruz | ₱1,700+ | Divisoria and Binondo runs, LRT access |
Orchid Garden Suites | Budget | Malate | ₱1,900+ | Groups and families on a budget |
Bayview Park Hotel | Budget | Ermita, Roxas Boulevard | ₱2,200+ | US Embassy appointments, bay views |
Manila Prince Hotel | Budget | Ermita | ₱2,500+ | Value hunters, LRT access |
Century Park Hotel | Mid-range | Malate | ₱3,200+ | Pool days, roomy rooms |
Hotel H2O | Mid-range | Ermita, Manila Ocean Park | ₱3,300+ | Families with kids |
Winford Resort and Casino Manila | Mid-range | Santa Cruz | ₱5,000+ | Chinatown side, pool and spa |
Diamond Hotel Philippines | Upscale | Malate, Roxas Boulevard | ₱5,200+ | Bay views, 5-star comfort |
The Manila Hotel | Luxury | Ermita, Rizal Park | ₱5,300+ | Heritage and Intramuros |
Budget Hotels in Manila
Manila Grand Opera Hotel
Manila Grand Opera Hotel
Manila Grand Opera Hotel sits 100 m from Doroteo Jose LRT Station and has a free pool, a sauna (extra charge) and a karaoke bar. Guests rate it 4.6 on Klook. Rates start around ₱1,700 a night, the lowest on this list.
Odeon Terminal Mall is 200 m away, and the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene is about 800 m. It's a smart base for Divisoria, Binondo and Quiapo shopping runs. Entry-level rooms are small at around 15 m², so you're paying for the location.
Address: 925 Doroteo Jose Street corner Rizal Avenue, Santa Cruz, Manila
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Orchid Garden Suites
Orchid Garden Suites
Orchid Garden Suites has a pool, a spa and a 24-hour front desk. Kids aged 0 to 8 stay free with breakfast, which helps if you're traveling with the barkada and the family. Around ₱1,900 a night gets you a stay at this hotel.
Vito Cruz LRT Station is 500 m away, and the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex is about 300 m. Rooms start at 16 m² and go up to multi-bedroom suites, so bigger groups have options. The property also accepts GCash and PayMaya at check-in.
Address: 620 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street, Malate, Manila
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Bayview Park Hotel
Bayview Park Hotel
Bayview Park Hotel is one of the most sulit picks on Roxas Boulevard, with rates starting around ₱2,200 a night. The budget hotels Manila trips usually start with sit in this bracket, and Bayview adds a pool, a gym and a rooftop terrace. The US Embassy is within walking distance.
Luneta Park and the Rizal Monument are a short walk away, and Manila Bay is just across the road. It's an older property, so come for the location and price rather than polished finishes. Standard rooms are around 30 m², which is roomy for the rate.
Address: 1118 Roxas Boulevard, corner United Nations Avenue, Ermita, Manila
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out:12 PM
Manila Prince Hotel
Manila Prince Hotel
For about ₱2,500 a night, you can stay at Manila Prince Hotel, a top-rated choice in Ermita. It holds a 4.9 rating from 2K+ guests on Klook. Rooms come with bathtubs, the pool has been renovated, and guests mention a free shuttle to Mall of Asia and Robinsons Manila.
United Nations LRT Station is 400 m away, so you can get around without a car. Rizal Park and the National Museum of the Philippines are both under 1 km, and SM City Manila is close for food and shopping. Small dogs and cats are welcome too, with fees.
Address: 1000 San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Mid-range hotels in Manila
Century Park Hotel
Century Park Hotel
Rates start at around ₱3,200 per night for Century Park Hotel, which features 474 rooms and the largest pool area on this list. Guests mention a main pool, a kids' pool, a jacuzzi and an Olympic-sized pool. A Classic Superior room is about 37 m².
Vito Cruz LRT Station is 600 m away, and the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex is 400 m. Reviews say few restaurants sit right outside, so plan a short walk or ride for dinner. Check-in starts at 3 PM here, an hour later than most of this list.
Address: 599 P. Ocampo Street, Malate, Manila
Check-in: 3 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Hotel H2O
Hotel H2O
Hotel H2O is the best pick among family-friendly hotels Manila has to offer. It has aqua-themed rooms (some with views of the fish tanks), a kids' club and a pool. Children aged 0 to 5 stay free with breakfast.
The hotel sits in the Manila Ocean Park area, so the oceanarium is basically next door. Rizal Park is about 900 m away, and Intramuros is around 1.3 km. NAIA is roughly 16 minutes by car, which helps with early flights.
Address: Manila Ocean Park, Luneta, Manila (behind the Quirino Grandstand)
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Winford Resort and Casino Manila
Winford Resort and Casino Manila
Winford Resort and Casino Manila costs around ₱5,000 a night. It's the pick if you want to stay on the Chinatown side of town. You get a heated pool, a kids' pool and a spa, and SM City San Lazaro is 300 m away. There's a casino on site too.
Tayuman LRT Station is 600 m away, and the University of Santo Tomas is under 1 km. Rooms are about 29 m², with city views. Note that the guest checking in must be 21 or older.
Address: MJC Drive, San Lazaro Tourism Business Park, Santa Cruz, Manila
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out:12 PM
Upscale hotels in Manila
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Diamond Hotel Philippines
Diamond Hotel Philippines is a 5-star tower and among the best hotels in Malate for bay views, with rates sitting around ₱5,200 a night. Manila Bay and the Baywalk are about a 10-minute walk away. The spa and sauna help you recover after a long flight.
Robinsons Place Manila and the Chinese Garden are both within 500 m. Guests say getting to NAIA Terminal 3 is easy. The restaurants enforce a dress code, and a ₱4,000 per night deposit is collected at the property.
Address: Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Malate, Manila
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
The Manila Hotel
The Manila Hotel
Rates for The Manila Hotel, the most iconic stay along Manila Bay, start at around ₱5,300 a night. It opened in 1912 and now has 515 rooms, a free pool and a rooftop terrace. Guests rate it 4.8 on Klook, and many mention the Narra wood interiors.
Baluarte de San Diego, a bastion of Intramuros, is about 300 m away. Quirino Grandstand and Manila Ocean Park are both within 500 m. That makes it the best of the hotels near Intramuros if you plan to walk. Buffet breakfast costs about ₱1,950 per adult, and a ₱5,000 deposit applies.
Address: 1 Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
Which area should you stay in?
Malate and Ermita are the default for first-timers. Most hotels in Manila that suit a first visit cluster here, along with LRT stations, malls and Rizal Park within a short ride. Malate also has bars and cafes around Remedios Circle if you want a night out.
Intramuros suits history-focused trips. Most people stay just outside the walls and walk in. Intramuros has Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church.
Manila Bay and Roxas Boulevard is the pick for views. Roxas Boulevard lines up Diamond, Bayview and The Manila Hotel along the water. Time a walk for golden hour, since the sunset over the bay is the main event. For quieter detours, try these lesser-known spots in Manila.
Binondo and Santa Cruz work for food trips and a calmer budget stay. Binondo is often called the oldest Chinatown in the world, and Manila Grand Opera Hotel and Winford both put you within reach. It's farther from the bay, so factor in transport.
Klook Tip: On a layover, book in Ermita or Malate and arrange an airport transfer. Allow extra time at peak traffic hours, even if the distance looks short.
Where to book hotels in Manila
For the best place to book hotels in Manila, compare rates in one place before you commit. On Klook you can check room types and real guest reviews. Bookings carry a best price guarantee, and you can earn KlookCash toward your next trip.
Booking direct can sometimes get you perks like early check-in, but you lose the side-by-side comparison. Whichever route you pick, read the cancellation terms and check the payment step for e-wallet options like GCash. Some hotels also take GCash and PayMaya at the property, like Orchid Garden Suites, so ask before you arrive.
Klook Tip: Budget for deposits. Hotels here collect one at check-in, such as ₱1,000 at Manila Grand Opera Hotel, ₱2,000 at Orchid Garden Suites and ₱5,000 at The Manila Hotel. Make sure your card or cash covers it.
FAQs about hotels in Manila
What are the best-value hotels in Manila and which areas are they in?
Manila Grand Opera Hotel (Santa Cruz), Orchid Garden Suites (Malate), Bayview Park Hotel and Manila Prince Hotel (both Ermita) are the strongest value picks at roughly ₱1,700 to ₱2,500 a night. Hotel H2O near Manila Ocean Park is the best family-friendly option.
Where's the best place to book hotels in Manila?
Klook lets you compare hotels in Manila, read guest reviews and earn KlookCash on one platform. Check the cancellation policy and payment options, including e-wallets, before you confirm.
What is the best area to stay in Manila?
Ermita and Malate suit most first-timers because of the LRT, malls and Rizal Park. Choose the Roxas Boulevard strip for sunset views, or stay near Intramuros for a heritage-heavy trip.
Are there hotels near Intramuros?
Yes. The Manila Hotel is about 300 m from Baluarte de San Diego, and Hotel H2O is around 1.3 km away. Both let you reach the walled city on foot or with a short ride.
What are the most affordable hotels in Manila?
Among our picks, Manila Grand Opera Hotel (around ₱1,700) and Orchid Garden Suites (around ₱1,900) are the cheapest. Bayview Park Hotel and Manila Prince Hotel follow at around ₱2,200 and ₱2,500.
How much does a hotel room cost per night in Manila?
Expect roughly ₱1,700 at the budget end and ₱5,000 or more at the upscale end. Rates shift with dates, so check your exact stay.
Ready to book?
Now you know which hotels in Manila fit your budget and your route. Compare rooms for your dates on Klook, then plan your days with our list of things to do in Manila. Layover or barkada weekend, there's a bed here that fits.
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