Bahay Kubo Hostel

Manila


Helpful owners and homey if busy common spaces are the hallmarks of this popular Malate crash pad. The downstairs common area, open to the street, lends it a friendly neighbourhood feel, while upstairs is for lounging. Most of the six- to 14-bed dorms are air-conditioned; they are roomy enough, with big wooden lockers.

Flashpackers should target the fancy top-whack private room out back.


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