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title: "Mad Monkey Manila vs Z Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Mad Monkey Manila or Z Hostel in Manila? Compare guest…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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# Mad Monkey Manila vs Z Hostel

Both are in Manila, 20 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Mandaluyong
## [Mad Monkey Manila](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mad-monkey-manila-manila/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1809439/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Mandaluyong
## [Z Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/z-hostel-manila/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2388295/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 20 m apart.

### Choose Mad Monkey Manila if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Z Hostel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Mad Monkey Manila better than Z Hostel?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Z Hostel better than Mad Monkey Manila?

1.  More guest reviews (1,229 vs 398), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Mad Monkey Manila | Z Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Location | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Public transport | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 398 | 1,229  (+831) |
| Rank in Manila | top 13% | top 11% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Distance to Mandaluyong centre | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 6.4 km | 6.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 1 | 30 |
| Floors | – | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

## Location

20 m apart

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.

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.

[Top-rated of 196 hotels in Makati](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/makati/)

## Mad Monkey Manila or Z Hostel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Mad Monkey Manila or Z Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Mad Monkey Manila and Z Hostel?

The two hotels are 20 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Mad Monkey Manila vs UNWND Boutique Hotel Makati](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mad-monkey-manila-manila-vs-unwnd-boutique-hotel-makati-manila/)
-   [Z Hostel vs UNWND Boutique Hotel Makati](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/unwnd-boutique-hotel-makati-manila-vs-z-hostel-manila/)

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mad-monkey-manila-manila-vs-z-hostel-manila/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/