We at Where 2 Next have experienced the glitz and glam of 5-star luxury accommodation – on a tighter budget, we’ve definitely seen the other end of the scale too. When you combine passion, fun, and an invaluable bank of experience in the realm of hospitality and travel, you realize that the best travel experiences are stress-free, comfortable and filled with like-minded people who just want to enjoy life.
Our goal is to bring the best of both worlds to you and give you the best travel experience by providing the highest quality of service, clean and newly refurbished dorms and communal amenities, and a warm and inviting atmosphere – all while keeping the budget in tow.
- 24 Hour Reception
- Adaptors
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Board games
- Book Exchange
- Breakfast Included
- Cable TV
- Cafe
- Common Room
- DVDs
- Free WiFi
- Towels for hire
- Hairdryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Mini-Supermarket
- Outdoor Terrace
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
We at Where 2 Next, use the following to ensure that we are trying to be sustainable as a business:
- Using energy-efficient lighting
- Environmentally-friendly paint and windows
- Recycled furniture and kitchenware
- Waste Management (recycling paper and plastic)
- Environmentally friendly suppliers, only ordering goods from environmentally sustainable businesses as much as possible.
The hostel is also contributing socially to the local community and to its staff by engaging in the following activities:
• The hostel is proving its dedication to their staff by offering employee progression and training. By providing staff with as much training as possible, staff are equipped with the knowledge they will need to succeed throughout their hospitality and tourism careers. The owners of the hostel encourage their staff to not just work for the hostel but to become a part of the Where 2 Next family. They have opportunities to become tour guides and are offered incentives for outstanding work.
• Where 2 Next supports local businesses as almost all of the suppliers including everything from the renovations to the furniture, right down to the toilet paper are all local businesses from the Metro Manila area. By supporting local businesses Where 2 Next supports the local people.
Located in the heart of Manila, Where 2 Next is situated on the famous street of Adriatico, where the hostel is surrounded by museums, old churches, art centres, national library, parks, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Hence, providing the area with a very vibrant nightlife.
Transport in Manila has many faces. You could be riding a quiet taxi one minute – next minute you’re hailing for a jeepney to see what all the fuss is about. No matter how you get to a place, it will definitely be an adventure. Guests can travel by taxi, jeepney, pedicabs (cabs on wheels), kalesa (horse carriage) or if you prefer, walking, seeing as the hostel is in the city and everything is practically walking distance.
What is a hostel?
Hostels provide short term accommodation to travelers, particularly encouraging outdoor activities and cultural exchange for the young. In a hostel guests rent a bed (sometimes a bunk bed) in a dormitory and share bathroom, kitchen, and lounge rooms. Private rooms are often available. The main benefit of a hostel is that one gets to meet other travelers from all over the world. Hostels are usually less formal and less expensive than hotels. They are most frequently used by young travelers. Hostels provide great opportunity for multi-cultural enlightenment. There is more interaction between the guests than in traditional hotels.
What do I need to bring when I check in?
Please bring a proof of identification, preferably your passport.
How do I know if you have availability?
You view our availability online on the ‘Book Now’ page and by entering in the dates of your travel, which will display all room categories available. Our reservations are made in sync with our computer system, so as soon as you submit your reservation, we will receive it immediately on our end.
What types of rooms do you have?
We have 6 room types here at Where 2 Next.
- 14 Share Dorm (Ensuite)
- 6 Share Female Dorm (Ensuite)
- 6 Share Male Dorm (Ensuite)
- Private Twin Room (Shared bathroom)
- Private Triple Room (Shared bathroom)
How do I get to your hostel from the airport and how long does it usually take?
From NAIA Terminal 1 and Philippine Airlines Terminal 2:
We recommend that you proceed to the departures area, where metered taxis would normally cost around PHP150 – PHP300.
From NAIA Terminal 3:
We recommend the official yellow taxis of the airport, which will cost around PHP250-PHP400 to the hostel. The yellow taxis are organized and record your destination and details of your taxi. This will help you later on if you need to contact the driver for any reason. Other taxis, on the other hand, do not have this facility, but if metered, would normally cost lower, around PHP150 – PHP300.
From Domestic Terminal 4:
There are taxis at the arrivals area and would cost around PHP150-300.
From Clark Airport:
The booking/reservation for a bus to Manila is located at the departure area. There, you will find an area where staff is receiving payments for a bus ride to Manila (PHP400.00). This is an air-conditioned bus and it will take you to Pasay. The last trip of bus from Clark to Manila is at 8:30PM. There are 3 buses going to Manila from Clark:
- PHILTRANCO
Once in Manila (Pasay) bus terminal, you can ride a metered taxi on your way to Malate. The approximate taxi fare is around PHP150 – PHP300.
PLEASE NOTE: International tourists will more than likely get charged a higher fare than the locals, so please check if the taxi’s meter is running. The traveling time would take approximately 30 minutes to an hour maximum, depending on the traffic.
Also, ENSURE that you write the taxi’s plate number and driver information, if possible, so if there are any unexpected issues later on, you are able to contact the driver with no hassles.
What is nearest LRT to the hostel?
Once in Manila (Pasay) bus terminal, you can ride an LRT at Edsa Pasay on your way to Malate. Stop at LRT-Pedro Gil Station. Walk on Pedro Gil Street, walk 6 blocks down. Turn left at Adriatico Street and walk for another three blocks. Keep walking and Where 2 Next is just a couple of buildings on the left-hand side. Our Hostel is located at 1776 M. Adriatico Street, Malate, Manila. We are next to Bedrock and in front of Manila Bayview Mansion.
Do you offer shuttle or pick-up service?
Unfortunately, we do not offer a pick-up service or shuttle bus, but you can take a taxi from the airport to the hostel, depending on which airport you are arriving at.
Can I book a bottom or top bunk?
Yes, depending on availability.
Can I check in early?
Our standard check in time is 2PM and our checkout time is at 11AM.
We cannot guarantee an early check-in, unless there will be an available bed/room or there will be an early check-out on the same bed/room that you booked, we can let you have your early check-in.
Are you open 24 hours a day?
Yes, our reception is open 24 hours a day, so your arrival time is not a problem.
Do you have lockers?
We offer free lockers to all our dorm rooms. We also offer larger lockers for travelers if they wish. We charge PHP150 per day on our big lockers and PHP100 per day on our small lockers.
Can I receive mail at the hostel?
Yes, you can receive mail at our hostel. Our address is:
Where 2 Next – Manila Hostel
1776 M. Adriatico Street,
Malate, Manila
Philippines 1004
We will hold your mail for 30 days.
Do you have any double beds at the hostel?
No, we only have single beds at the hostel.
Do you provide extra mattress?
Yes, we offer extra mattress in the room if you wish. The charge is PHP500 per mattress.
Do you have a bar or restaurant?
Yes, we have a bar & café below the hostel. There is a separate entrance for security purposes, as it is also open to public. The free breakfast is served there as well.
What time is breakfast and what does it entail?
The free breakfast is available from 6AM to 10AM at the Bar & Café below the hostel. It consists of 2 pieces of toast, seasonal fruits, scrambled egg, a few spreads and can avail hot tea, coffee, juice or iced tea.
Do you have any age restrictions?
The minimum age to check in to the hostel is 18 years of age and there is no maximum age limit. If you are under 18 years old, you will need to be accompanied by an adult (21+ years or older) and avail a private room.
Do you have any specific conditions at the hostel?
Smoking, drugs or alcohol are prohibited at the hostel. For drinking and smoking, we have a bar downstairs to cater for this. We are an environmentally-friendly hostel, thus, wanting to have a clean and safe environment for all our guests.
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