Stay Malate (former Wanderers Guest House)

Manila · Philippines

Stay Malate (former Wanderers Guest House)

HostelPunk Score
37% SHIT
Low confidence 38 reviews

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Facilities

👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (13)
Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Ceiling Fan Meals Available Security Lockers Common Room Elevator Hot Showers Free WiFi Cable TV

Prices

Dorms $8 / night
Privates $15 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Perfect stay

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 22, 2026 Atm 80%

Good location, nice staff, clean room. Very good prices. Theres a roof top bar you can get food or drinks at, not required though to spend your time there. There were some weird people when I was there but I didn’t feel uncomfortable. Close to the beach and to famous places like Rizal park or intramuros. Would defo stay again!

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England ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 60%

Was a good cheap place to spend one night before a flight, not sure I would want to stay here longer.

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Philippines MALE 18-24 Mar 4, 2026 Atm 60%

If you're looking for an affordable stay overnight in Malate. This place is for you. The room and linens smell great and clean. The communal bathroom is well taken care of. Don't expect too much in the facilities but you will love the area and the room they give you. it's not spacious but it does its job given that you're paying less than $20 to have your own solo private fan or ac room.

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USA MALE Mar 1, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice hotel with a nice rooftop bar.

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Austria MALE 31-40 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 20%

Very cold and dark atmosphere, the rooftop is chilled but only older men. The area is a bit shady, but wouldnt say, that i was scared. Cant recommend :/

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France MALE Feb 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice stay in Malate, with a nice roof top bar to meet people! rooms are clean, air cons are functionning good! the area is safe even at night! right in the middle of many good Korean and japanese restaurants! hostel workers and the owner are very helpful and give so many tips for your travel.... thank you

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France MALE Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bien situé à malate en plein coeur de Manille .immense grande surface ROBINSON à 200m.c est le terminus du bus de l aéroport.metro LRT à proximité . Bon accueil au desk au 4me étage.chambre un peu monacale avec fan,mais très bon marché.toilettes et wc qui auraient besoin d' un bon coup de peinture,mais qui font le taf avec eau chaude et pression suffisante.terrasse géniale avec bar et animation le soir,on peut aussi y manger et prendre le petit dej le matin.menage ok.super adress...

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Australia FEMALE 31-40 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 40%

The overall vibe was not it. Didn’t feel secure. Clean linen but dirty rooms. Walls were filthy Staff tried to charge me twice.

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Italy MALE Feb 5, 2026 Atm 100%

The best hostel in Manila safe clean reception very kind and helpful I recommend it

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Ireland ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Jan 15, 2026 Atm 40%

This hostel was fine for the price. Rooftop bar was lovely, and drinks were cheap. The bedroom was very small, but the bedsheets felt clean and we did have a small balcony. Shared bathroom by our room was clean but there was no soap. Bathroom at the bar smelt of urine and floor and toilet were dirty. Overall, needs a serious revamp but was sufficient for one nights stay. Not really for backpackers, more a local stay.

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England MALE 31-40 Dec 3, 2025 Atm 40%

Good for the price

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Germany MALE 25-30 Nov 25, 2025 Atm 100%

Perfect place to be. Amazing owner and staff, who helps you with everything! Nice rooftop bar/restaurant, where you also can buy breakfast. Great location: restaurants (recommend Sylvias), Robinsons Mall (shops, pharmacies, SIM-cards, barbers, etc.) and bars around and close to all important spots in Manila. All in all the place to be if you want to start or end your trip at the Philippines.

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USA MALE Nov 24, 2025 Atm 100%

Awesome place. The dorm is a bit tight, but it's economical. Privates are reasonable. I saw reviews complaining about Malate, but it is preferable to me to Makati, Pasay, Paranaque and other areas I've stayed in or visited. Lively without huge skyscrapers and close to Intramuros, the ocean and useful amenities.

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England COUPLE 25-30 Oct 20, 2025 Atm 60%

Tiny cramped room with an ant infestation. A bit of a dodgy area at night. No AC until you pay extra. Bathrooms very grubby Staff were amazing though, bar on the roof with a free shot every night. Met some cool people. Shame about the facilities

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USA MALE Oct 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Really nice hostel with great balcony view and good social area.

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England FEMALE Sep 30, 2025 Atm 100%

One toilet for 12 rooms including dome! Shower, toilet not clean for 3 days the bar toilet has bad urine smell and stain! Very friendly staff and owner! The tap in the sink does not work one sink for the whole floor which is about 10 to 15 rooms

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Italy MALE Sep 13, 2025 Atm 100%

Hostel is very comfortable and clean and the staff are very kind and helpfull

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Spain FEMALE 18-24 May 13, 2025 Atm 60%

Todo bien. Recomiendo para corta estancia un dia o dos.

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Scotland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2025 Atm 60%

Staff were lovely and let me check in early as the room was ready which was great! Place is decent for the price, bar/restaurant area is nice to sit and chill and other amenities are reasonable. There were a lot of older male guests, not a problem just something to note if you’re a young solo traveller.

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