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Best Hotels in Manila (2026)

Where you stay in Manila shapes your trip, because traffic makes crossing the metropolis slow. Makati is the most convenient base for most visitors, with luxury hotels such as The Peninsula Manila and the all-suite Raffles Makati within walking distance of restaurants, bars and the Ayala Museum. Budget travellers will find social hostels such as Lub d and Z Hostel in the same district, close to the nightlife of Poblacion.

For a trip focused on history, stay near the old city. The Manila Hotel, open since 1912 at the edge of Rizal Park, is the classic grand hotel, and The Bayleaf puts you inside the walls of Intramuros with a rooftop bar. Hotel Lucky Chinatown in Binondo is a practical mid-range choice for food lovers, and The Henry Hotel Manila in Pasay offers a design-led boutique stay in a heritage house. Book early for holiday periods and major events, check whether breakfast and taxes are included in the rate, and ask about airport transfers if you are arriving late.

8 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Manila

  1. The Manila Hotel Heritage grand hotel, ErmitaA heritage grand hotel opened in 1912 at the edge of Rizal Park, with a MacArthur Suite, a heritage museum and classic restaurants.
  2. The Peninsula Manila Luxury hotel, MakatiA Makati landmark since 1976, with twin wings on Ayala and Makati Avenues, a grand colonial-style lobby, two pools and the French restaurant Old Manila.
  3. Raffles Makati All-suite luxury hotel, MakatiAn all-suite Raffles hotel in central Makati, opened in 2012 and awarded One Michelin Key, with a Writers Bar, Long Bar and rooftop Mistral.

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3. Raffles Makati

All-suite luxury hotel$$$$Makati

An all-suite Raffles hotel in central Makati, opened in 2012 and awarded One Michelin Key, with a Writers Bar, Long Bar and rooftop Mistral.

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7. Lub d Makati

Social hostel with private rooms$Makati

The Makati branch of the Lub d social hostel brand, with ensuite private rooms for two to four guests, a bar, restaurant and nightly events.

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8. Z Hostel

Hostel with rooftop bar$Poblacion, Makati

A Poblacion hostel known for its rooftop bar with skyline views, hotel-style dorms with ensuite bathrooms and a sociable common room.

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