Monchere Dormitory vs La Casarita
Both are in Manila, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Quiapo
Monchere Dormitory
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Apartment★★San Miguel
La Casarita
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Monchere Dormitory
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 730 m apart.
Choose Monchere Dormitory if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose La Casarita if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Monchere Dormitory better than La Casarita?
- 1650 m closer to public transport−650 m
- 291 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+91
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 89 vs 72)+17
- 44 more sights within 1 km+4
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (2 vs 100 rooms)−98
Why is La Casarita better than Monchere Dormitory?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1)+0.8
- 2720 m closer to the city centre−720 m
- 3More guest reviews (971 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×46
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (100 vs 2 rooms)×50.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Monchere Dormitory vs La Casarita: which hotel is better? | Monchere Dormitory | La Casarita |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 +0.8 |
| Location | 6.4 +1.4 | 5.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.9 +3.5 | 4.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.9 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 971 +950 |
| Rank in Manila | top 69% | top 11% +58% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 +1.4 | 5.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.3 km | 5.6 km −720 m |
| To public transport | 540 m −650 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +91 | 59 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 +4 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 2 | 100 |
| Floors | 4 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2006 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
730 m apart
Monchere Dormitory or La Casarita: common questions
Which is better, Monchere Dormitory or La Casarita?
Monchere Dormitory leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. La Casarita is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Monchere Dormitory or La Casarita?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
La Casarita is closer: 5.6 km from the centre, against 6.3 km for Monchere Dormitory.
How far apart are Monchere Dormitory and La Casarita?
The two hotels are 730 m 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