Content Editor
April 12, 2023

With everything happening so fast, sometimes, we just want to slow down, enjoy,  and take a breather from all the stressors, even just for a day. For some, traveling serves as their therapy to take their minds off stressful situations. While others prefer to travel hours and days away from the busy streets of Metro–requiring them to spend lots of money for the experience, you can actually find a cheap and affordable hotel in Manila that suits your budget yet can make you feel relaxed and unwound. 

 

We listed here 10 budget hotels near you where you might want to spend your next long weekend in the Metro.

 

Budget Traveling in Style: Affordable Hotels in Metro Manila

 

Manila Lotus Hotel

 

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Located in Ermita, Manila, this hotel offers a mix of contemporary and vintage interiors that would make you reminisce about the historic district of Ermita. It is an ideal place for relaxation as it has a private toilet and bath, air-conditioning, tub, kitchenette, balcony, and a free wifi if you don’t want to go on a social media hiatus while on vacation. 

 

Hotel Kimberly Manila

 

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Hotel Kimberly has two branches, one in Tagaytay and one in Manila. Regardless, both hotels are known for their warm and welcoming staff and well-kept rooms that every guest will appreciate. Inside the hotel, there is a Cafe called Cafe K, a full-service restaurant that you will love because they cater a wide variety of cuisines–both international and local–from breakfast to dinner. If you plan to stay longer, there’s no need for you to worry about your meal. Moreso, you can book either a Premier or Executive suite (which has a kitchenette and a sitting area) or a Superior or Deluxe Suites for a shorter stay. It is also a family-friendly hotel, just in case you want to bring your family with you on vacation. Hotel Kimberly is located in Malate, Manila.

 

City Garden Suites

 

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Located in Ermita, City Garden Suites is 2,300 feet away from Robinsons Manila. It is a 3-star hotel recognized by the Department of Tourism to regulate as a regular hotel in the Metro. Given its 10-year experience in the industry, City Garden Suites sure knows how to make their guests feel welcomed and relaxed even on a tight budget. What makes this 3-star hotel standout from other hotels in Manila is that they provide guests access with a body massage and a functional gym–perfect for those who want to completely relax and sweat all the negativity away. More than that, their rooms are all air-conditioned and can occupy a number of people depending on their guest’s suite preference. 

 

Red Planet Manila

 

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Giving you a magnificent view of Manila Bay, Red Planet Manila is a great budget hotel that will make you want to wake up early to witness the sunrise. It is also near Robinsons and SM Manila, US Embassy, NAIA, and the Philippine General Hospital, which makes it convenient for guests to stay. Their key features include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, custom-made beds, and powerful rain showers. 

 

Regency Grand Suites

 

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Nestled in the bustling streets of Malate, Regency Grand Suites is a budget hotel in Manila that offers clean, modern, and functional facilities at an affordable price. Plenty of nearby restaurants and attractions also surrounded it in Manila. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool great for the next long weekend this summer, a fitness/gym center, shuttle service, free Wi-Fi, and more. 

 

Oasis Paco Park Hotel

 

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Providing you an ultimate summer experience, Oasis Paco Park Hotel can be considered an ig-worthy hotel with its in-house restaurant, a huge swimming pool enough for laps, classic rooms with flatscreen TVs, and minibars. It’s also a 2-minute walk away from Paco Park, a historic spot in Manila that local and international tourists love to visit. Although there’s only a specific area where you can connect to their Wi-Fi, the place is a good catch already considering its affordable price. 

 

Casa Bocobo Hotel

 

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Located along Jorge Bocobo Street in Ermita, this hotel’s amenities are great for those who just want a lodging place. They provide free breakfast for guests, free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning and laundry service, restaurant, and air-conditioned rooms with flatscreen TV. It is also in proximity to business and tourist attractions like Rizal Park, Intramuros, Manila Ocean Park, and the like.

 

White Knight Hotel Intramuros Manila

 

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This gem can be found in the walled city of Intramuros. If you want a little exploration and a wholesome tourist experience, this hotel is near the historic chapels and churches like San Agustin Church, Manila Cathedral, and the famous Rizal Park. Considering the location of the hotel, it will give you a vintage vibe as it is one of the few sites left in the country where the Spanish colonizers' remnants can be seen–safely preserved. The rates here are reasonably priced, enough for guests who want both a relaxation and a discovery.

 

Oriental Zen Suites

 

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Oriental Zen is a condotel which allows guests to stay overnight, a week, or a month-long. It has accommodations with free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge area, daily housekeeping, air-conditioned rooms, a kitchen, and a private bathroom–perfect for individuals who just want a relaxing place to do work. 

 

La Belle Residences

 

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La Belle Residences can be found in Makati, which offers guests with air-conditioned rooms with flatscreen TV, private bathroom, free toiletries, and a Wi-Fi connection. They can also find nearby malls around the area such as Greenbelt, Glorietta Mall, Power Plant Mall, and Bonifacio Global City. 

 

If you are on a tight budget but still want to experience tranquility, there are plenty of hotels near you, located in the Metro that could actually let you relax and breathe even just for a while. You just have to look and find what best suits your lifestyle.