Budget Accommodation in Makati

Experience traveling to the Philippines on a budget in an area where everything seems upscale and expensive as you stay in Our Melting Pot. Our place consists of several private rooms and dorm-type accommodation to suit your budget and need. It is new, modern, peaceful and well-managed and is only one-ride away from the major city attractions and the important places to visit in the greater Manila area. We are at the heart of Makati, the entertainment and financial capital of the Philippines.

Contact numbers are: ☎ (+63 2)659-5443; +(63)932.9500255

For only about US$16 for an individual overnight stay, OMP Hostel provides FREE breakfast, fast wi-fi connection, expansive common area, free travel advisory to backpackers who are first-timers in the Philippines and many more.

OMP has moved to its new location only in December, 2011 but remains committed to the true sense of backpacking where opportunity to meet and bond with other travellers is facilitated. More than that, the place is literally at the center of many things, less than 30 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes to the Ayala Center where you find the Glorietta and the Greenbelt Malls, close to the Metro trains, US$2-taxi-ride away from major tourist attractions, etc. It is a strategic and practical jump-off point to the prime tourist destinations of this country’s 7,107 islands.

Our Melting Pot is run by a group of young entrepreneurs whose combined travel experiences have brought them to various corners of the world including Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Western Europe and the U.S. They have extensive experience of staying in hostels, homestays or backpackers joints which they gladly bring with them in this endeavor in the hope of contributing to the Philippines’ bid to be the next preferred destination for budget travelers.

Private Room

We have a partnership with Shekina, a private accommodation in the Heart of Makati as well, which offers a 34 sqm condominium unit as a transient dwelling for business travellers on a weekly or monthly basis. Tel No. 0921-6133338.

The property is suited for young couples, senior couples or singles, budget travelers who are staying in Makati, Metro Manila for pleasure, relaxation or romance on a WEEKLY or MONTHLY basis.

What Our Guests Say About Us

I had one night in Manila so I decided to try the Makati area. It's the heart of the city, where the business section is, and where there is also some nightlife. I stayed in a new hostel Our Melting Pot. It had been a while since I had been in a hostel, and this one was great. It was brand new, I was one of their first guests; the owners were very friendly, and it had a great location. While the air in Manila is still polluted, and it is not the cleanest of cities, there is a certain charm to it, and I quite enjoyed it. There were all sorts of restaurants and bars on the same street as the hostel, which was just a loft apartment converted into a hostel. Short walk to shopping malls, restaurants, and nightlife. There is a seedy area in Makati as well, which was interesting to see, it's just a bar street with bar girls, and unlike Thailand, where the majority of the visitors are European, most here were American. Although there are also tons of Korean bars as well. I didn't stay out very late, as I was tired from the long day of travel, and exploring the city, so I didn't get to see the street in full action, but I am sure it was colorful!

I had a great dinner at a Biker Bar / Restaurant (across the hostel) that had a huge BBQ outside, and I think the owners were Canadian, as there were some Canadian Flags around and about. It was called The Handlebar I recommend it!

by Jason Willock ( http://willock.org/ )
11 July 2009

Clean, modern hostel, accented with impressive local interior. In a safe, quiet section of the village that is close to everything, especially the night life, fine dining restos and the Power Plant Mall. Right across Handle Bar-- a clear hit among tourists. Minus factor: I'm not comfy sharing rooms with strangers(guys) coz they ain't got exclusive dorm for women. Cheap place by Makati standard. Helpful but shy staff.

by vivienpalles1291, Canada, 12th July 2009

This hostel came as a surprise to me. I needed an affordable, decent bed & breakfast in Makati yet all I could find were 2 or 3-star hotels which cost US$30 per person. I stumbled upon a local promo about the hostel's opening week & risked being the guinea pig. The young owners are unbelievably helpful. I tell you: get this place if you wanna maximize your stay in Manila. And yes, breakfast is modest.

by rhalos1098, Australia | Male 41+ | 09th July 2009

Backpacking in Makati - Part I

Backpacking in the Philippines? Our Melting Pot is the perfect take-off/drop-off point for you.

The place is only about 3 kilometers away from the NAIA or Ninoy Aquino International Airport (the primary airport in this nation's capital)!

More than that...

Nowhere you would find, in this part of Makati, an accommodation cheaper than US$29 per person / per night. It is simply not possible, given the high city standards. But OUR MELTING POT makes possible for you ~50% lower than prevailing rates of budget inns, breakfast included, yet in accordance with fine and delicate hosteling criteria.

Our place boasts of a peaceful vibe apart from being new, modern, spacious and clean. It is most of all conveniently located -- right inthe heart of Makati City which is the financial & entertainment hub of Metro Manila and the entire Philippines, for that matter!

On foot or by cab, the Ayala Museum, the posh Greenbelt and Glorietta Malls, the Power Plant Mall in the elite Rockwell Center are all well within reach. Manila's more popular tourist attractions are a taxi-ride away and should cost between US$2-3 only.


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Backpacking in Makati - Part II

Bel-air, Makati, where OUR MELTING POT Backpackers' Joint is situated, has a vibrant and diverse character. During the last few years, the area is slowly giving birth to many forms and signs of life, from mundane to spiritual, laid-back to upbeat, western to oriental. This is where you find fellow travelers from different corners of the globe: American, Latin American, European, Arab, South Asian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Ausralian and Pacific Islanders, Singapore, Malaysian, etc. More than 20 hostels, inns or travellers lodge can be found in this part of the city alone, although this is not the area where 5-star or 6-star hotels congregate. Quite interestingly, this is where you also meet the locals, find the subdued 'alternative entertainment' district, the cozy 1st-class residential area, the academic centers for post-graduate studies, offices of non-government organizations, night market, pubs, bars and food joints of every dish or origin: mexican, spanish, filipino, japanese, american, korean, arab, indian, african, etc.

The magnificence of it all is that OUR MELTING POT simply happens to be the first backpacking joint or budget accommodation in this distinct section of the world. We are proud to be bridging the gap between the classy, sometimes impersonal Makati City and its quiet residents who seem oblivious to the transformation of the Burgos-Makati Ave. area into something phenomenal. We know that this gap can gradually be bridged with backpacking or affordable tourism that we've started!

Now, if you're island hopping, brace for a challenging experience as our 7,107 awesome but incomparable islands are mostly raw and not tourist-ready, with the exception perhaps of popular destinations such as Bohol, Boracay and Palawan, Cebu, Baguio, Davao and the like. But as far as possible, we -- young, well-travelled backpackers ourselves, will help you chart your itinerary so that you derive the most from your alloted time and resources, drawing from our personal backpacking experiences here and abroad. Throughout your stay, our objective is to offer you a sincere, personal feel of hosteling in the old fashioned, intimate, endearing way of Filipinos. We shall serve you a modest breakfast, generous enough to get you going til lunchtime. :-)

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Backpacking in Makati - Part III

Conventional cheap accommodations in the Metropolis are essentially budget rooms. Our place is technically the first backpacking corner that lives up to genuine spirit of hostelling. Here, it takes less than 30 minutes to/from the airport, 10 minutes to the Ayala Center where you find the Glorietta and the Greenbelt Malls.5 minutes to the Rockwell Center, and walking distance to a lot of cozy restaurants offering dish from Korean to Japanese, Mexican, Spanish, Arab, Indian, Thai, Filipino, American, Chinese and other cuisine.

Booking with us brings you close to the Metro trains. Likewise, you are only about US$2-taxi-ride away from any of the major tourist attractions such as Intramuros (the centuries-old walled city), Bay Walk, the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, the bohemian crazy night life of the Malate district, the Cyber quarter of Libis, the expansive Mall of Asia and many more.

On another note, if you are Pinoy, recently graduated from Nursing and are scheduled to take the NCLEX soon, you are probably juggling a limited budget and looking now a place to stay at half-the-price of "cheap" accommodations advertised in the area?

Well then, at the rate of only P750.00 per person per night, if you book with us, you've already got a bed and modest breakfast. You don't need to spend more or wait for someone to share an expensive Makati room with you. Even as you pay so much less, your accommodation is classy yet intimate. You will be in the heart of Makati's night life but can retreat to a peaceful abode at night. You can be with strangers or you can choose to book with your other friends because our place is anyway a 7-bed mixed dorm.

So what about security and privacy? Most Filipinos are new to the concept of hosteling and often have reservations when staying in a dorm. But if you've experienced backpacking in Asia and Europe, you will realize it's the safest and most enjoyable concept in alternative tourism. Genuine backpackers have so much respect for fellow backpackers. They are mostly friendly and expect the same from their "housemates". Even then, we will provide you with individual lockers where you can hang your clothes and keep your valuables. Our receptionist also accepts personal things to be deposited with us in the duration of your stay. As for your privacy, individual beds have reading lamps attached to the walls and are likewise provided with rolling curtains which you may use anytime, should you decide to "operate within your own small corner of the world".

The dorm is airconditioned and so is the common area, although we shut it off when not in use because we advocate prudent use of resources for the sake of Mother Earth. There is a number of traditional but fun activities which we suggest you do while relaxing in our place such as playing "sungka" or "dama" or jamming with two owners of the hostel who sing well. Internet is FREE and if you bring your laptop with you, there's WI-FI connection in the dorm. We have a small, well-kept porch that gives you the view of Makati's landscape minus the pollution since the building is right beside bel-air subdivision where lots of trees are planted.


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Facilities and Rates

RATE: only P750.00 per person per night

ROOM FEATURES

Comfy beds
Fully Air Conditioned
Cable TV Telephone
Hot Water in Shower
Clean Water Dispenser
Refrigerator Kitchenettte with exhaust hood
Coffee Maker & Airpot
Smoke Detector / Sprinkler System
24-hour check-in

SERVICE AMENITIES

Receptionist
Free Internet
Common area for guests
Transport Service for a fee

BUILDING FEATURES

24-hour security
2 high-speed elevators
100% power back-up for all common areas
Automatic fire alarm and sprinkler system
Basement Parking
Centralized garbage disposal and collection system


OTHER SERVICES IN THE VICINITY

Bars, Pubs
Food Delivery
Restaurants (Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Mexican, Thai, Indian, Chinese, Arab, American, etc.)
Laundromat
Convenience Stores


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Location Map

This cheap Makati accommodation is easy to reach.
The maps shown hereunder will make things even easier for you.
We hope to see you very soon!

Unit 5K, Azotea de Bel-air Condominium
Polaris St. corner Felipe and Orion Sts.

Makati City

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