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Where to Stay in Ermita / Malate, Manila

Old downtown area near Manila Bay, packed with budget hotels, bars, and restaurants. More gritty than touristy.

✦ The vibe

Bustling, colourful, and a bit run-down; a true Manila experience.

👤 Best for

Backpackers, budget travellers, and those wanting nightlife or proximity to the bay.

🏨 Where to stay

Hostels, budget hotels, and some mid-range options like the Manila Hotel. Cheap to moderate.

🚇 Getting around

Mixed walkability; jeepneys and LRT access. 30 minutes to NAIA.

📍 Nearby

Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park

Best hotels in Ermita / Malate

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Ermita / Malate

★★★ 📍 132 m

Mariner's Home Annex 1

132 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 192 m

Dormitoryo Marino

192 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 193 m

RedDoorz

193 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 254 m

Mariners' Home Annex II

254 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 289 m

Wayside

289 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 309 m

Mariners Safehouse Modesto Branch

309 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 320 m

Manila dorm

320 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 360 m

Leesons Residences

360 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 381 m

ADG Pension House

381 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 394 m

Heritage Condominium

394 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 398 m

Royal Plaza

398 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 411 m

New Solanie Hotel

411 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 431 m

G Square Residences

431 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 436 m

M Chereville Hotel Manila

436 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 455 m

Mariner's Home Annex III

455 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 458 m

Manila Nomads Hostel

458 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 470 m

Maritime Pinoy Crew Shipping

470 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 484 m

Chill-Out Guest House

484 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 511 m

Orange Nest Hotel

511 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 535 m

Junnil Apartelle

535 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 563 m

Sharon Boarding House

563 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 564 m

Mariners Home Annex III

564 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 580 m

Everwin Hotel

580 m from Ermita / Malate

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★★★ 📍 598 m

Hotel Ava

598 m from Ermita / Malate

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