Monchere Dormitory vs San Antonio's Place Suites
Both are in Manila, 560 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelQuiapo
Monchere Dormitory
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HotelSampaloc
San Antonio's Place Suites
- Guest rating
- 5.9 Below average
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 560 m apart.
Choose Monchere Dormitory if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 5.9)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 2 / 60)
Choose San Antonio's Place Suites if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 60 / 2)
Why is Monchere Dormitory better than San Antonio's Place Suites?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 5.9)+2.2
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (2 vs 60 rooms)−58
Why is San Antonio's Place Suites better than Monchere Dormitory?
- 1280 m closer to public transport−280 m
- 2More guest reviews (248 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (60 vs 2 rooms)×30.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Monchere Dormitory vs San Antonio's Place Suites: which hotel is better? | Monchere Dormitory | San Antonio's Place Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 +2.2 | 5.9 |
| Location | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 9.4 +1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +2.1 | 6.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +2.2 | 5.9 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 248 +227 |
| Rank in Manila | bottom 41% +40% | bottom 1% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.3 km −230 m | 6.5 km |
| To public transport | 540 m | 250 m −280 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m −110 m | 280 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 22 +6 | 16 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 +2 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 2 | 60 |
| Floors | 4 | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Monchere DormitorySan Antonio's Place Suites
- San Antonio's Place Suites is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Monchere Dormitory: €20 a night on average · San Antonio's Place Suites: €9 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Manila by month
All months
| Month | Monchere Dormitory | San Antonio's Place Suites |
|---|---|---|
| December | €28 | €9 |
| January | €12 | €9 |
| February | €12 | €9 |
| March | €12 | €9 |
| April | €12 | €9 |
| May | €28 | €9 |
| June | €28 | €9 |
| July | – | €9 |
| August | – | €9 |
| September | – | €9 |
| October | – | €9 |
| November | €30 | €8 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
560 m apart
Monchere Dormitory: city centre: 6.3 km, nearest station LRT 2 (Recto Station): 540 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.
San Antonio's Place Suites: city centre: 6.5 km, nearest station Rank One Review and Training Center Co.: 250 m, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
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Monchere Dormitory or San Antonio's Place Suites: common questions
Which is better, Monchere Dormitory or San Antonio's Place Suites?
They are evenly matched. Monchere Dormitory is stronger in guest rating; San Antonio's Place Suites is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Monchere Dormitory or San Antonio's Place Suites?
Over the year San Antonio's Place Suites costs about €9 a night on average against €20 at Monchere Dormitory, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Monchere Dormitory is closer: 6.3 km from the centre, against 6.5 km for San Antonio's Place Suites.
How far apart are Monchere Dormitory and San Antonio's Place Suites?
The two hotels are 560 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