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The 3 best hotels in Manila.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 18 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Manila, Philippines: Red Planet Manila Binondo (budget), Grand Westside Manila Bay (best value) and The Manila Hotel (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 27, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetRed Planet Manila Binondo8.2/10 · €28 / nightBest ValueGrand Westside Manila Bay8.5/10 · €65 / nightLuxuryThe Manila Hotel8.8/10 · €133 / night
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Red Planet Manila Binondo, Manila
Budget
8.2€28 / night

Red Planet Manila Binondo

★★★Binondo

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.2/10 from 2,081 guest reviews
  • ≈ 16 min walk to San Agustin Church (Manila)
  • Chosen from 18 hotels
2,081 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.5Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to Chinatown and Intramuros with a convenience store next door.
  • Room Size: Compact and lacking storage, yet often described as cozy and functional.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 2,081 guest reviews; joint review-score position 14 of 18 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €27.73 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €27.73/night versus a sample median of €74.83/night (63% below the median).
  • Location: Binondo, Manila. Address: 251-61 Juan Luna Street, Binondo. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Grand Westside Manila Bay, Manila
Best Value★ Our pick
8.5€65 / night

Grand Westside Manila Bay

★★★★Paranaque

Best forMost travellers · Wellness breaks

  • 8.5/10 from 3,301 guest reviews
  • 7.0 km to Rizal Park
  • Chosen from 18 hotels
3,301 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.7Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Close to the airport and Mall of Asia, making it convenient for transit.
  • Breakfast: Large buffet with tasty options, though sometimes cold, crowded, or expensive.
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 3,301 guest reviews; joint review-score position 10 of 18 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €64.64/night versus a sample median of €74.83/night (14% below the median).
  • Location: Paranaque, Manila. Address: Bagong Nayong Pilipino, Westside City, Tambo, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1701. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
The Manila Hotel, Manila
Luxury
8.8€133 / night

The Manila Hotel

★★★★★Ermita, Manila

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.8/10 from 807 guest reviews
  • ≈ 8 min walk to Rizal Park
  • Chosen from 18 hotels
807 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

A 5-star hotel in Ermita, Manila, rated 8.8 from 807 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Luxury pick
  • A 5-star hotel in Ermita, Manila, rated 8.8 from 807 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 8.8/10 from 807 Booking.com reviews.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: San Agustin Church (Manila), Malacañang Palace, Rizal Park

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Manila

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Binondo

Red Planet Manila Binondo · ≈ 16 min walk to San Agustin Church (Manila)

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

Paranaque

Grand Westside Manila Bay · 7.0 km to Rizal Park

Best for: Most travellers, Wellness breaks

Luxury

Ermita, Manila

The Manila Hotel · ≈ 8 min walk to Rizal Park

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueLuxurySan Agustin Church (Manila) · Malacañang Palace · Rizal Park

Manila hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetRed Planet Manila BinondoBinondo38.2 (2,081)€28
Best ValueGrand Westside Manila BayParanaque48.5 (3,301)€65
LuxuryThe Manila HotelErmita, Manila58.8 (807)€133

Questions about hotels in Manila

What is the best budget hotel in Manila?
Red Planet Manila Binondo (Binondo): 8.2/10 · 2,081 reviews · €28 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to Chinatown and Intramuros with a convenience store next door.”
What is the best value hotel in Manila?
Grand Westside Manila Bay (Paranaque): 8.5/10 · 3,301 reviews · €65 / night · Guests say: “Location: Close to the airport and Mall of Asia, making it convenient for transit.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Manila?
The Manila Hotel (Ermita, Manila): 8.8/10 · 807 reviews · €133 / night
Where should I stay in Manila?
Our three picks are in Binondo, Paranaque, Ermita, Manila. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 27, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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