Looking for Cheap Hotels in Manila?
A frequent traveler will always find ways to maximize their budget when traveling. One of the most important options for this is to find cheap hotel accommodation for your trip. Manila, the national capital of the Philippines, and its nearby municipalities are known to offer a variety of hotels and accommodation options for all travelers, whether for business or pleasure. Below is a rundown of the most frequent types of accommodation available in the capital city that will definitely make a traveler think more about going cheap.
Hotels
One of the most common places to find cheap hotels is along Roxas Boulevard, mostly facing the famous Manila Bay. It can be intimidating to see high-rise hotels in this area, but as you compare more, you’ll find that there are also good hotel accommodations that are considered budget-friendly. It may be because the areas of Ermita and Malate, not far from said boulevard, are part of the ‘tourist belt’ which offers ample options for tourists to book hotels depending on their hotel accommodation allocations.
motels
If you like to get from one tourist spot to another, a motel is probably one of the most popular alternatives for booking cheap accommodation. Due to its 3-24 hour minimum fee package, anyone can budget not only their money but also their time through this option. Motels can usually be found in Pasig, near the Ortigas and Pasay area, which is a stone’s throw from Roxas Boulevard.
condotels
If you are in Makati, you will notice that there is a fusion of condominiums and hotels (this is how the term ‘condotel’ was coined) in this main shopping district of Metro Manila. A condotel is similar to hotel accommodations but can be rented with rates for daily, weekly and even monthly schemes. They also come fully stocked with cooking equipment, cookware, and even utensils. This reduces the food and dining budget because anyone can prepare a meal in their own room through this housing.
Pension Houses
Commonly found in the Ermita and Malate areas, it gives it a more unique feature than most hotels and other accommodation available because these are accommodations converted from old houses or mansions into pension houses, making it hassle-free and low-key. Not to mention it’s cheap.
Exploring the available accommodations in Manila can be an unforgettable experience in itself along with the usual travel itinerary. Choosing an affordable yet comfortable place to spend some quality time taking in the sights, sounds, and culture of this country’s capital makes the adventure well worth it. Now this just pays homage to ‘hitting two birds with one stone’, the principle of a true blue stingy traveler.
So are you ready to hit the birds?
