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title: "Bonifacio Global City vs Malate: where to stay in Manila?"
description: "Bonifacio Global City vs Malate in Manila, compared on 49 and 89 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/bonifacio-global-city-vs-malate/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-24
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# Bonifacio Global City or Malate: where to stay in Manila?

Both are popular bases in Manila. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 49 hotels in Bonifacio Global City and 89 in Malate.

| In short ·  | [Bonifacio Global City](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/bonifacio-global-city/) | [Malate](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/malate/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 49 | 89 |
| Typical night (year average) | €43 | €28 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 27% | 7% |
| 5-star hotels | 6 | 7 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 7 | 44 |
| Median distance to the centre | 3.0 km | 4.3 km |
| Average location score | 6.1 | 7.3 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Bonifacio Global City rate higher: 8.5 on average against 7.9 in Malate.
-   Bonifacio Global City has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (27% vs 7%).
-   Malate has more hotels to choose from (89 vs 49).
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Malate has more options: 44 vs 7.
-   The typical hotel in Bonifacio Global City is closer to the city centre (3.0 km vs 4.3 km).
-   Hotels in Malate are cheaper: a typical night costs about €28 across the year, against €43 in Bonifacio Global City.
-   The two areas are about 6.9 km apart.

## Best-rated in Bonifacio Global City

[Top-rated of 49 hotels in Bonifacio Global City](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/bonifacio-global-city/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★★ Pateros

### [Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ascott-bonifacio-global-city-manila-manila/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool

9.4 **Exceptional** 2,243 reviews 2.8 km

 #2

Hotel ★★★★★ Pateros

### [Grand Hyatt Manila](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/grand-hyatt-manila-manila/)

9.4 **Exceptional** 2,018 reviews 3.3 km

 #3

Hotel ★★★★★ Pateros

### [The cityFlats BGC](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-cityflats-bgc-manila/)

9.2 **Excellent** 569 reviews 3.0 km

 #4

Hotel ★★★★★ Mandaluyong

### [Canopy-Agutaya BGC](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/canopy-agutaya-bgc-manila/)

9.2 **Excellent** 347 reviews 2.3 km

## Best-rated in Malate

[Top-rated of 89 hotels in Malate](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/malate/)

 #1

Hotel ★★ Malate

### [Pearl Lane Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pearl-lane-hotel-manila/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.5 **Exceptional** 239 reviews 4.3 km

 #2

Hotel ★★★ Malate

### [lyf Malate Manila managed by The Ascott Limited](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lyf-malate-manila-managed-by-the-ascott-limited-manila/)

-   Spa

9.4 **Exceptional** 923 reviews 4.3 km

 #3

Hotel ★★★★½ Malate

### [Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery Collection](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/admiral-hotel-manila-mgallery-collection-manila/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.1 **Excellent** 817 reviews 4.1 km

 #4

Guesthouse Malate

### [Makabata Guesthouse & Cafe](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/makabata-guesthouse-cafe-manila/)

-   Swimming pool

9.2 **Excellent** 76 reviews 3.6 km

## More area match-ups in Manila

-   [Makati vs Malate](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/makati-vs-malate/)
-   [Bonifacio Global City vs Makati](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/bonifacio-global-city-vs-makati/)

## FAQ: Bonifacio Global City vs Malate

### Which has better-rated hotels, Bonifacio Global City or Malate?

Bonifacio Global City: its 49 hotels average 8.5 out of 10, against 7.9 for the 89 hotels in Malate.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Bonifacio Global City or Malate?

Malate. Its typical hotel night averages about €28 over the year; in Bonifacio Global City it is about €43. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/bonifacio-global-city-vs-malate/. 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/