1 River Central Hostel vs Z Hostel
Both are in Manila, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelMandaluyong
1 River Central Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelMandaluyong
Z Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.0 km apart.
Choose 1 River Central Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 30)
Choose Z Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.8)
- to walk to the sights (1.7 km / 2.6 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 38)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 30 / 5)
Why is 1 River Central Hostel better than Z Hostel?
- 1700 m closer to public transport−700 m
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Z Hostel better than 1 River Central Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.8)+1.1
- 2112 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+112
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 60)+19
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 1 River Central Hostel vs Z Hostel: which hotel is better? | 1 River Central Hostel | Z Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.9 +1.1 |
| Location | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Public transport | 8.2 +3.8 | 4.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.9 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.9 +1.1 |
| Number of reviews | 635 | 1,229 +594 |
| Rank in Manila | bottom 20% | top 15% +65% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Distance to Mandaluyong centre | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 480 m −700 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 6.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 38 | 150 +112 |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 20 m −290 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 30 +23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 5 | 30 |
| Floors | 4 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +2y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:30 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.0 km apart
1 River Central Hostel: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station MRT 3-Guadalupe Southbound: 480 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 6.9 km, 38 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Z Hostel: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station MRT-3 Buendia Station: 1.2 km, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 6.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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1 River Central Hostel or Z Hostel: common questions
Which is better, 1 River Central Hostel or Z Hostel?
They are evenly matched. 1 River Central Hostel is stronger in public transport; Z Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, 1 River Central Hostel or Z Hostel?
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How far apart are 1 River Central Hostel and Z Hostel?
The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score