Newest Hostel in Manila: BGC Hostel -

One of the newest hostels here in downtown Manila is BGC Hostel. They have 2 other branches, one in Quezon City and in Makati. Backpackers choice of accommodation now especially the “budgetarian” travelers most preferred to stay in a hostel. Hostel in the Philippines can cost around from 300 to 500PHP / 6.50 USD to 11 USD and 3,000 PHP / 65.21 USD monthly dorm rate / per bed rate, less expensive and most hostels now offer comfortable beds, clean sheets of bed linen, towel, clean bathroom and attractive ambiance.

BGC Hostel Manila is different from their Makati branch – design and color of the interiors to give each branch a different vibe. Here in Manila, their theme is Sailor where ship and anchor are visible here.

Located at Vicente Cruz along Espana Blvd, Manila City.

Via Jeepney Commute:

Coming from Quezon City – Ride Jeepney with the signage “Taft”, fare is 25 PHP / .54 USD

Coming from Manila Taft – Ride Jeepney with the signage “Welcome Rotonda / Espana”, fare is 8.00 PHP / .17 USD

Via LRT commute:

Coming from North station: Ride LRT1 fare is 15 PHP / .32 USD, drop off to Recto station, then ride a jeepney with signage “ESPANA”.

reception

common area / tv area

500 PHP per night / per person, equipped with a single bed in dorm room, shared bathroom, own socket, lampshade per bed, magnetic key card and towels.

BGC Manila has 3 rooms good for 6 pax, 1 room for 12 pax and 1 room for 8 pax. 3 rooms are on the 2nd floor and 2 are on the 3rd floor / rooftop.

Well for me the best thing to build rapport with fellow backpackers is music.

Location wise – very accessible via public vehicle/commute. The hostel is just walking distance from Puregold Grocery and SM Savemore. There are lots of restaurants and establishments around the hostel like Mang Inasal, Mercury, Mini Stop, Metrobank, Laundry Shop, Beauty Salon.

Because the hostel is nearby and just a few meters away from the main road, during rush hour, you can hear the honks of the cars but that doesn’t bother me much.