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Red Carabao in Manila, Philippines

2819 Felix Huertas Street, Santa Cruz, 1003, Manila

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Overall Rating: 89%From a total of 23 Reviews

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90% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

Best hostel I've been to! The staff and especially May is so wonderful and very helpful. Nice, clean rooms, fully equipped kitchen and cosy living room, and the atmosphere is great. It's not located in the center of Manila but you can get there easily by train, and the nearest station in a 5 min walk away.

moamariakero2205, Sweden | Female 18-24 | 03rd October 2009

83% Customer Rating

Avid Traveller (16)

A great place to stay. . .had a blast and it is in a very safe neighborhood. . .highly recommended

greenbull21, USA | Male 25-30 | 03rd October 2009

66% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

Kinda nice place, but in a weird part of town. Our cab driver from the airport drove around for 30 mins and asked a million ppl where to go... and he had the directions given to us by the hostel. the lady didn't wake up when we arrived back later and our friend had to climb over the fence, ripping her skirt and getting injured just so we could get in... and then she STILL didn't wake up. but it was clean!

jlentz246926, USA | Group 18-24 | 01st October 2009

93% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

a home from home, and safe as houses...will be back 4 sure

garethevans2476688, England | Male 31-40 | 31st August 2009

96% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

When it comes to classy, this place is it. Easily one of the cleanest and homiest hostels I have ever stayed at. Very friendly staff. Seriously, ask them anything and they’ll go out of their way to make your stay just a little bit more satisfying. An affordable price for so many perks, it’s the perfect fusion for everyone from stingy backpackers to those seeking all the comforts of home in one place. A 5-star place at a 1-star fleapit price. I was only disappointed that I could stay just one ni...More

jlagoy17618, USA | Male 18-24 | 13th August 2009

96% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

Fantastic hostel for the sort of traveler who wants to spend the whole day exploring Manila w/ other guests you meet & return home to immaculately clean & comfortable rooms & shared bathroom, esp. for that price! Staff very helpful arranging tours. Two definite advantages: kitchen & proximity to the Metro. Tricycles nearby & no beggars around. Just be patient at the door sometimes. They\'re still waiting on the teleco to install WiFi & could get a comfier sofa & more lockers. You\'ll be delighte...More

Elizabeth, USA | Group 25-30 | 12th August 2009

100% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

red carabao is so homey. so neat and beautiful yet so affordable. Everything i needed during my stay are available. the bar price is reasonable. also the common area and bathroom are well kept.

gosalioa1284966, Philippines | Female 25-30 | 08th August 2009

100% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (3)

A nice surprise! Very fine hostel. Clean, secure and the staff is very helpful (cheers to May!). THe location is great despite it being quite far from the airport. It\'s very convenient to get to see the real Manila. Hostel is situated just next to the south gate to chinese cementary and it\'s close to the other sites of the city too.

Zbigniew, Poland | Male 25-30 | 03rd August 2009

100% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (8)

This is one of the best hostels ive stayed at over 6yrs of travellinng... Aldrige and May are so friendly and provide tips on where to go and what do. It is super clean and new, only 2min away from the LRT station which can get you all over the city, fast, when traffic is bad, which it always is. It's in a safe neighbourhood, i never felt threatened walking around alone. I recommend this hostel to everyone who visits Manila! It's nicer than my house in Canada!

Sarah, Canada | Female 18-24 | 31st July 2009

93% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (5)

If you're a budget traveler looking for cheap,clean, modern,central accommodation,You found it.Staff are super friendly!Laid back atmosphere-hassle free.Kitchen is modern & clean for self-catering.Situated in suburban Metro Manila,so you'll get to experience the 'real' Manila right outside your doorstep.Only minutes...yes minutes from LRT,shops,internet cafes & laundry, Red Carabao certainly was my home away from home...so comfy & well priced I stayed for 14 days. too easy!

jonnyrocket222781, Australia |   | 30th July 2009


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