Malvar Hostel

Located along Malvar Street in the charming Malate area of Manila, the Malvar Hostel is a two-star property specially designed with the budget-traveler in mind. The property enjoys easy access to some of the city’s most popular tourist areas in old Manila, making it the perfect homebase for first-time visitors.

Checked-in guests can choose among the hostel’s 21 rooms, which come in various types and different sizes. All rooms come fully equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, a mini refrigerator, a work desk, a telephone, and free WiFi access. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer, a bidet, a hot and cold shower, and complete bath amenities. Daily housekeeping, concierge services, wake-up calls, and room service are available.

For the convenience of guests, the property has a business center where services such as photocopying, printing, and faxing are available. The 24-hour front desk staff can arrange for city tours and airport transfers. Luggage storage, currency exchange, and laundry services are also available. In-room massage services can be requested for an additional fee.

Malvar Hostel is minutes away from Malate’s iconic pubs and restaurants. Must-tries in the area include Yue Lai Seafood and Hotpot Restaurant, Tanabe Japanese Restaurant, Oarhouse Pub of Manila, and Tambayan Gastrobar. For more options, guests can head over to Robinsons Place Manila, which is just a three-minute walk away.

Rizal Park is a 10-minute ride away, while the Walled City of Intramuros is 15 minutes away. For a view of the famous sunset, guests can visit the Manila Baywalk, which is about 20 minutes away by foot.