About

Experience the hospitality of the Filipino people right in the heart of Philippine's financial and entertainment district Makati, without breaking your bank.

1 River Central is a new 30 bed backpacker hostel in between the lively city life of Makati and the mighty water of the Pasig River. Highly accessible from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 1River Central is just a 20 minute taxi ride away.

This 4-storey hostel has 5 cozy shared-bedrooms for 4-6 guests in each room. Bathrooms are shared in each floor. Rooms generally split men from women but special arrangements may be allowed if booking the entire room. Each bed has its own allocated locker, privacy curtains, bedside lamp and outlets. 1 River Central offers free WI-FI to all its guests. It has a roof deck with a pretty view of the Makati skyline and the riverside. This roof deck allows for eating, cooking, meeting other guests or just simply lounging around. Guests are generally youth travelers exploring sights of Manila. Smoking is only allowed at the roof deck. Laundry service is available for a minimal fee. Bed linens are already in place but towels are available for a minimal fee. Information on Metro Manila locations and sites may be obtained from the hostel staff.

For the adventurous, a few steps away is the chance to join the locals as they take the Pasig river taxi ferries that will enable one to see Filipino lifestyle outside the city.

To unwind, 1 River Central has a rooftop deck that provides a glimpse of the city skyline and the Pasig River.

Check out is at 12 noon. Check in is at 1 pm. Early check in is subject to availability of beds. Late check in (if after 9 pm) will require advise via email or call to ensure your reservation. Payments conditions are strictly implemented. Hostel transacts in cash, no debit or credit card. Eating and smoking are not allowed inside the bedrooms. Guests will be charged for damages on furnishings and linens. Reservation cancellations should be advised at least 1 day before the date of the booking to avoid fees and charges. Not recomended for children.

Please pay attention to the Pre-payment Policy:
-Pre-payment for a 1-night stay is required directly to the property after booking online is successful.
- Booking is required to be paid before check-in.
- Booking is required to be paid in advance within 24 hours after the booking if the check-in date is 24 hours in advance. For same-day booking, it is required to be paid 6 hours in advance. Kindly send the receipt of payment via email.
- If the guest is unable to make the prepayment, the reservation is subject to cancellation.

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Hot Showers
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Reviews

2.9(142)
  • Value for Money
    4.0
  • Security
    4.0
  • Atmosphere
    2.0
  • Cleanliness
    2.0
  • Staff
    4.0
  • Location
    2.0
  • Facilities
    2.0
Stayed in Dec 2025
2.9
E
Emily
Female, 18-24, Australia
Stayed there for one night to rest between travelling but shared a room with workers who constantly moved in and out, turning lights on and blasting videos on their phones. The bathroom leaked water everywhere, no shower curtain, no toilet seat or paper. The beds barely fit me (5’6) and I had to bend to even lie down. Stains on the ‘curtains’ around the beds. Definitely no where close to the pictures
Stayed in Mar 2025
10
M
miguel
Male, 41+, Spain
All perfect
Stayed in May 2023
8.3
B
BHUIYAN
Male, 41+, Australia
Property is good and have good location. Need more toilets .
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Location

1109 JP Rizal Guadalupe Viejo, Manila, Philippines
7.9km from city centre