Stay Malate (Wanderers Guest House)

I really liked this place. I had the basic single room, and it's not for everyone, but you don't come here for the rooms.. It was just like budget accommodation was in the Philippines 30 years ago, as basic as they come, yet so likeable. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Upstairs is this incredibly nice and airy terrace bar, with a basic restaurant. Indoor and outdoor sitting area, and designated smoking area. You can finish your day with a cold one, with this superb view of all the skyscrapers with 5 star hotels. Back in the days there were so many hotels like this all over the Philippines...and I hope I'll find more of them. They have sadly disappeared from many parts of South East Asia. The WiFi is excellent, and I was happy when I discovered that in the Philippines they take payment for rooms online, so you don't have to chase ATMs all the time.

It was nothing I didn't like, but I think they would benefit A LOT from fixing the check in time on Booking.com!!! 10.00-12.00, it says, (which means 12 noon), and check out from 00.00 to (which means midnight). NO, you don't have just a 2 h window to check in. You can check in ANY time. It's staffed 24h. You can arrive here very late from any international flight, any bus, any ferry, and no need to worry about delays. This is important to know, as many of us have been travelling in Europe or other countries (even Taiwan), where check in time is EXTREMELY strict, and cut off times ARE taken seriously, and if they are just arriving in the Philippines, they think that it's the case here as well. Just book, pay and turn up any time.

It's join room I'm not stay I go other hotel he not refund

As always our stay at Stay Malate was great, will be back next time here for sure

The bar on the roof is great. The staff is very nice and friendly.

The staff is very friendly and accommodating,the place is good.but no room cleaning everyday.

I liked the privacy each bed offers. The airconditioning system was good.

There were guests who talked loudly on the phone. Also, I was moved to a different room with no ensuite bathroom because of the renovation.

Location🥰 value for money 😍 Staff were helpful , friendly , courteous

What's not to like for a budget friendly hostel