Spot On Junction Hostel

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From the very beginning, my experience at One Junction Hostel Manila was extremely disappointing. When I arrived, there was no one at the reception, and I had to wait around 30 minutes before someone finally showed up. Despite having already booked and paid in advance for a two-person room, I was told that no such room was available. After a frustrating argument with the receptionist, they eventually agreed to give me a bed in a dorm – not what I had booked. The building is in terrible condition and looks nothing like the photos shown online. Everything feels neglected and dirty. The bathrooms are probably the worst part: most of them are broken, extremely dirty, smell awful, and none of the sinks in the entire building work – meaning there's practically nowhere to brush your teeth or wash up properly. I also saw cockroaches, and the whole place is infested with mosquitoes. There are no lockers available to keep your belongings safe, which adds to the feeling of insecurity during your stay. Honestly, if you’re considering staying here, I strongly recommend you don’t. There are far better options in Manila. This was by far one of the worst hostel experiences I've had.

The building maybe old but it is centrally located to many restaurants & Cafes. For a more comfortable stay, maybe consider Z hostel or mad monkey one block away.

They need a more visible sign. The hostel building is beside "Secret"

overall it is good since I came here last 2020 and nothing new. it is a comfy place to stay for a cheap price

the bathroom is not clean and even doesn't have a bidet to use

If you want to be in the party area of Makati, this is a good spot (not exactly my cup of tea). Lots of great coffee spots and vegan restaurants nearby.

Unfortunately, I can't pinpoint a single thing that I did like. When I wanted to check in, the hostess first claimed that I didn't have a reservation (which I did, and I had messaged the hostel prior to arriving too), and then showed me a dorm bed (although I'd booked a private double room). When I said that I hadn't booked a dorm room but a private room, the hostess suggested that I go to another hostel. I stood my ground, and she finally found my booking but said that the room wasn't ready. We agreed that I should come back later to check-in. The room itself was not clean, the power plugs hung out from the walls, and the interior was utterly uncharming. The shared bathrooms didn't have toilet paper, toilet seats, or hand soap. The property was also dirty and run down. For some reason, one of the caretakers also decided to start cleaning all the bathrooms (right outside my room) at 9:30pm, and with absolutely no soundproofing, it was very disturbing. I've stayed in basic hostels many times before, and I didn't expect a luxury experience, but this is probably the worst hostel experience in the almost two decades that I've been backpacking.