I’ve been to various hostels in Makati and when looking for a place to stay in Metro Manila, the majority would agree that Makati is the best city to stay due to its wide array of urban conveniences, such as shopping malls, public markets, bars and restaurants, and other key points of interests.
Makati is just a half-hour drive to the airport, has a vibrant nightlife, and is close to other key cities like BGC, Ortigas, Pasay, and Manila. No other city in Metro Manila is favored more by tourists than Makati, hence the rise in the number of accommodation from grand hotels, guesthouses, to budget hostels.
Many choose to stay in Poblacion, a village in Makati that is also known as the red-light district. It is a favorite among backpackers as it offers a lot of budget-friendly lodging options.
In this post, I picked the best budget hostels in Makati City.
Lub d Philippines
Photo Credit Lub D Makati
Taking the number 1 spot of my best hostel in Makati is none other than the largest hostel in the city, Lub d. This Thai-based hotel chain reached the Philippine shores two years ago and has quickly gained the reputation as the best hostel in Metro Manila. It is ranked number 1 by TripAdvisor reviewers. It caters to both budget and leisure travelers alike, with more private rooms than shared rooms. Their rooms are spacious even their dorm options that could take up to 8 guests.
Lub d has an in-house restaurant, an entertainment area, and a co-working space with a conference room.
What guests love about Lub d: Clean, cozy room, comfortable bed, co-working space.
What guests don’t like: Numerous guests have complained about the staff’s poor customer service.
Address: 7820 Makati Avenue, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City
Distance to Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3: 8 kilometers
Distance to the nearest MRT Station – Buendia Station: 3.2 kilometers
Average rate per night: 770 Php (15 Usd/13 Euro)
Check prices and availability on Agoda and Booking.com
Z Hostel
Dubbed as the first luxury hostel in the Philippines with the tag line “Good Vibes Only”, Z hostel is a favorite among backpackers who like to party. It has its own roof-deck bar that offers a fantastic view of Makati Skyline. Guests get one free drink at the bar at 6:00 p.m.
Their mixed-dorm area has wide bunk beds. Dorm lockers are big enough to fit valuables. They also offer a free walking tour on their guest around the Poblacion area. If bar-hopping is part of your itinerary, then it’s best to stay at Z Hostel as it is right smack in the middle of Poblacion’s night scene.
What guests love about Z Hostel: Clean room, comfortable bed, spacious lockers, rooftop bar, and free buffet breakfast.
What guests don’t like: Guests complain about the noise especially in the rooms near the roof-deck bar.
Address: 5660 Don Pedro Street, Makati City
Distance to NAIA Terminal 3: 8 kilometers
Distance to the nearest MRT Station – Buendia Station: 4.0 kilometers
Average rate per night: 600 Php (11.5 Usd/10.3 Euro)
Check prices and availability on Agoda and Booking.com
Bunk 5021 Hostel
One of the newest hostels in Poblacion, Bunk 5021 Hostel has quickly gained positive reviews from its guests for having clean and modern facilities, and an in-house bar and restaurant that offer cheap but delectable dishes. The location is quite accessible, surrounded by some of the best International bar and restaurants in the city.
What guests love about Bunk 5021 Hostel: Clean and comfortable bed, card-activated locker, inexpensive but delicious food in their restaurant, and cheap beer.
What guests don’t like: As it’s located in the red district, it could get noisy especially at night.
Address: 5021 P. Burgos Street, Makati
Distance to NAIA Terminal 3: 3.8 kilometers
Distance to the nearest MRT Station – Buendia Station: 3.8 kilometers
Average rate per night: 500 Php (9.57 Usd/8.6 Euro)
Check prices and availability on Agoda and Booking.com
Makati Junction Hostel
A hip designer hostel with a welcoming vibe and open 24/7, Makati Junction Hostel is one of the biggest in the metro with 111 beds. Aside from mixed and private dorms they also have private rooms. The communal spaces have a kitchen, dining area, reading nooks and lounges, as well as a co-working space. Known for their funky “truck,” an up-cycled container van, that serves breakfast and sandwiches all day and transforms into a lively bar at night.
What people love about Makati Junction Hostel: Many guests said that this place is like their second home in Makati as the vibe is very welcoming and homey. Best value for money since it’s once of the cheapest hostels you can find in this city.
What guests don’t like: The facilities need better maintenance. The shared bathrooms, in particular, need to be cleaned.
Address: General Luna Street corner Don Pedro Street Annex Matheus Bldg, Barangay Poblacion, Makati
Distance to NAIA Terminal 3: 9.1 kilometers
Distance to the nearest MRT Station – Buendia Station: 4.0 kilometers
Average rate per night: 435 Php (8.33 Usd/7.5 Euro)
Check prices and availability on Agoda
Haven Backpackers Hostel
Said to be meant for backpackers who want to experience the true Manila, Haven Backpackers hostel is located in the residential side of Makati unlike the other hostels in this list. Here you can play table tennis, billiards, and darts, and you may also rent a bike to explore the neighborhood.
What people love on Haven Backpackers Hostel: Guests love the owner Angela for being so extremely accommodating and friendly.
What guests don’t like Guests are complaining that there are only 3 shared bathrooms for a hostel that can host 20-25 people.
Address: 3416 Guernica Street, Makati
Distance to NAIA Terminal 3: 7.8 kilometers
Distance to the nearest MRT Station – Buendia Station: 5.4 kilometers
Average rate per night: 450 Php (8.62 Usd/7.76 Euro)
Check prices and availability on Agoda and Booking.com
Note: the conversion used in this article is 52php = 1 USD and 57php = 1 Euro
Here is a quick guide on the hostels in Makati ranking based on TripAdvisor. (Subject to changes)
| Hostel | Tripadvisor Rank | Booking.com | Agoda | Average Rate/Night | What People Love | Areas for improvement |
| Lub D Philippines Makati | 1 | 9.2/2,000+ Reviews | 9.3/1,400+ Reviews | 770 Php/Dorm type room | Cleanliness | Customer Service |
| Z Hostel | 2 | 8.5/1,300+ Reviews | 8.5 / 400+ Reviews | 600 Php/Dorm type room | Location | Choice for Breakfast |
| Bunk 5021 Hostel | 15 | 8.6 / 150+ Reviews | 9.2/70+ Reviews | 500 Php/Dorm type room | Cleanliness | Wifi |
| Junction Hostel Makati | 21 | 7.5 / 260+ Reviews | 8.3/220+ Reviews | 435 Php/Dorm type room | Service | Cleanliness |
| Haven Backpackers Hostel | 23 | 8.0 / 240+ Reviews | 8.0/240+ Reviews | 450 Php/Dorm type rooms | Service | Cleanliness |
Have you been to the Philippines? What is your favorite budget hostels in Makati?
