Crossroads Hostel Manila vs Mad Monkey Manila
Both are in Manila, 2.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelMandaluyong
Crossroads Hostel Manila
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 7 of 15
HostelMandaluyong
Mad Monkey Manila
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 4 of 15
The short answer
Pick Crossroads Hostel Manila
It comes out ahead on 7 of 15 compared facts. 2.7 km apart.
Choose Crossroads Hostel Manila if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.9)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 6 / 1)
Choose Mad Monkey Manila if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 4.4 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 6)
Why is Crossroads Hostel Manila better than Mad Monkey Manila?
- 1More guest reviews (925 vs 398), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Mad Monkey Manila better than Crossroads Hostel Manila?
- 1550 m closer to the area centre−550 m
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Crossroads Hostel Manila vs Mad Monkey Manila: which hotel is better? | Crossroads Hostel Manila | Mad Monkey Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.0 +1.1 | 5.9 |
| Public transport | – | 4.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.2 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.2 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 925 +527 | 398 |
| Rank in Manila | top 6% +10% | top 16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 +1.1 | 5.9 |
| Distance to Mandaluyong centre | 1.9 km | 1.4 km −550 m |
| To public transport | – | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 8.7 km | 6.4 km −2.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 30 m −240 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 28 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 +2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 1 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Crossroads Hostel ManilaMad Monkey Manila
- Crossroads Hostel Manila is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Crossroads Hostel Manila: €16 a night on average · Mad Monkey Manila: €42 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Manila by month
All months
| Month | Crossroads Hostel Manila | Mad Monkey Manila |
|---|---|---|
| December | €11 | €42 |
| January | €11 | €40 |
| February | €17 | €48 |
| March | €17 | €49 |
| April | €17 | €42 |
| May | €17 | €40 |
| June | €17 | €37 |
| July | €17 | €37 |
| August | €17 | €40 |
| September | €17 | €40 |
| October | €17 | €46 |
| November | €11 | €44 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Crossroads Hostel Manila prices by monthMad Monkey Manila prices by month
Location
2.7 km apart
Crossroads Hostel Manila: city centre: 4.4 km, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 8.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Mad Monkey Manila: city centre: 1.6 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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Crossroads Hostel Manila or Mad Monkey Manila: common questions
Which is better, Crossroads Hostel Manila or Mad Monkey Manila?
Crossroads Hostel Manila leads in 7 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Mad Monkey Manila is stronger in distance to Mandaluyong centre, to the airport, to the nearest food shop.
Which is cheaper, Crossroads Hostel Manila or Mad Monkey Manila?
Over the year Crossroads Hostel Manila costs about €16 a night on average against €42 at Mad Monkey Manila, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mad Monkey Manila is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Crossroads Hostel Manila.
How far apart are Crossroads Hostel Manila and Mad Monkey Manila?
The two hotels are 2.7 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