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title: "Makati vs Malate: where to stay in Manila?"
description: "Makati vs Malate in Manila, compared on 196 and 89 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/makati-vs-malate/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-17
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# Makati or Malate: where to stay in Manila?

Both are popular bases in Manila. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 196 hotels in Makati and 89 in Malate.

| In short ·  | [Makati](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/makati/) | [Malate](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/malate/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 196 | 89 |
| Average guest rating | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 31% | 7% |
| 5-star hotels | 42 | 12 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 89 | 61 |
| Median distance to the centre | 1.2 km | 4.3 km |
| Average location score | 7.4 | 7.3 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Makati rate higher: 8.3 on average against 7.9 in Malate.
-   Makati has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (31% vs 7%).
-   Makati has more hotels to choose from (196 vs 89).
-   For a 5-star stay, Makati has 42 hotels against 12 in Malate.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Makati has more options: 89 vs 61.
-   The typical hotel in Makati is closer to the city centre (1.2 km vs 4.3 km).
-   The two areas are about 4.3 km apart.

## Best-rated in Makati

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

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/raffles-makati-manila/)

Hotel ★★★★★ Makati

### [Raffles Makati](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/raffles-makati-manila/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool

9.5 **Exceptional** 390 reviews 430 m

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-belamy-house-managed-by-hii-manila/)

Hotel ★★★ Makati

### [The Belamy House Managed by HII](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-belamy-house-managed-by-hii-manila/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

9.4 **Exceptional** 1,610 reviews 1.2 km

 [#3](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-alpha-suites-manila/)

Apartment ★★★★★ Makati

### [The Alpha Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-alpha-suites-manila/)

-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

9.4 **Exceptional** 786 reviews 1.1 km

 [#4](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/makati-diamond-residences-manila/)

Apartment ★★★★★ Makati

### [Makati Diamond Residences](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/makati-diamond-residences-manila/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.3 **Exceptional** 9,620 reviews 90 m

## Best-rated in Malate

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

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

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](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lyf-malate-manila-managed-by-the-ascott-limited-manila/)

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](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/admiral-hotel-manila-mgallery-collection-manila/)

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](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/makabata-guesthouse-cafe-manila/)

Guesthouse ★★★ Malate

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

9.2 **Excellent** 76 reviews 3.6 km

## More area match-ups in Manila

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

## FAQ: Makati vs Malate

### Which has better-rated hotels, Makati or Malate?

Makati: its 196 hotels average 8.3 out of 10, against 7.9 for the 89 hotels in Malate.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Makati or Malate?

For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Makati has more options: 89 vs 61.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/manila/area/makati-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/