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title: "The Purple Tree Hostel, Manila: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Purple Tree Hostel in Manila: rated 7.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★★
# The Purple Tree Hostel

Ermita, Manila, Philippines

7.8 ·  Good 306 reviews ·  #1718 #1,718 of 2,079 in Manila ·  7.0 Location score
## About The Purple Tree Hostel

The Purple Tree Hostel is a hostel in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 306 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 5.5 km from the centre of Manila. The nearest beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), is 9.1 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 124

430 Kalaw Avenue, Ermita, Manila

## How The Purple Tree Hostel scores

Better rated than 13% of hotels in Manila

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Beach access **4.0**
-   Public transport **6.8**

Manila average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **94**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **118**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **29**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Mandamus Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">LRT1 United Nations Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">740 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Manila</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museo Pambata - Children's Museum160 m
-   National Historical Museum of the Philippines280 m
-   Rizal Monument At Luneta Park350 m
-   National Museum, Manila.360 m
-   Phillipine Museum of Anthropology420 m
-   National Museum Planetarium430 m

## The Purple Tree Hostel: in detail

The Purple Tree Hostel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hostel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at The Purple Tree Hostel due to the hostel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Each accommodation at The Purple Tree Hostel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hostel offers toiletries within certain chosen rooms.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Purple Tree Hostel

### How do guests rate The Purple Tree Hostel?

The Purple Tree Hostel has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 306 reviews, which is better than 13% of rated hotels in Manila.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Purple Tree Hostel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at The Purple Tree Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Purple Tree Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), is 9.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Purple Tree Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.8 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Purple Tree Hostel have?

The Purple Tree Hostel has 1 rooms.

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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