Manila Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Makati showing a city
Makati showing a city
Baywalk showing a bay or harbour, a marina and a city
Makati
Baywalk showing a bay or harbour, boating and a city

Where to stay in Manila

Bonifacio Global City which includes outdoor art and street scenes

Bonifacio Global City

5/5(7 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bonifacio Global City, BGC Arts Center and The Mind Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Bonifacio Global City
Makati Central Business District showing street scenes and a bridge

Makati Central Business District

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Makati Central Business District. Make a stop by Ayala Triangle Gardens or Greenbelt Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.

Makati Central Business District
Malate showing a statue or sculpture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Malate

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travellers choose Malate for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Quirino Avenue LRT Station or Vito Cruz LRT Station and check out top sights like Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Malate
Ortigas Center which includes a city and a park

Ortigas Center

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Travellers to Ortigas Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Estancia at Capitol Commons and Asian Development Bank Headquarters.

Ortigas Center
Alabang showing a park

Alabang

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Alabang is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Festival Supermall and Alabang Town Center while you're in town.

Alabang
Quezon city view from the top in Quezon City, Philippines

Cubao

Consider a visit to Smart Araneta Coliseum and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Cubao. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Cubao Station or Araneta Center-Cubao LRT Station.

Cubao
Grand Westside Manila Bay

Grand Westside Manila Bay

4 out of 5
Bagong Nayong Pilipino, Westside City Parañaque National Capital Region
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parañaque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions SM Mall of Asia and City of Dreams Manila ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,267 reviews)
Great choice. I enjoyed my brief visit here.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Grand Westside Manila Bay
Dusit Thani Manila

Dusit Thani Manila

5 out of 5
Arnaiz Ave, Ayala Center Makati Manila
The price is 2.983.306 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.983.306 ₫
3.657.534 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makati. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,850 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Dusit Thani Manila
Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay

Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay

3.5 out of 5
Bagong Nayong Pilipino Parañaque NCR
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parañaque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,360 reviews)
Room was spacious. Bed very comfortable. Shower had good water pressure & temperature. Dinner very good and serving staff Bekah, Yen, Mike & Mizzy were very attentive. Breakfast buffet excellent, but very busy. One complaint: Don’t rely on the airport shuttle. Upon our arrival on 6th March I called ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Y2 Residence Hotel managed by HII

Y2 Residence Hotel managed by HII

3 out of 5
4687 Santiago St. Makati Manila
Stay at this aparthotel in Makati. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (589 reviews)
I loved the room it was bigger than i thought it would be and the hot water was great

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Y2 Residence Hotel managed by HII
Astoria Plaza

Astoria Plaza

4 out of 5
15 J Escriva Drive, Ortigas Business Dis Pasig Manila
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Pasig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (352 reviews)
There are slums outside. Pool is cold.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Astoria Plaza
Seda Residences Makati

Seda Residences Makati

4 out of 5
Ayala Ave corner Amorsolo and Salcedo St Makati
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Makati. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (383 reviews)
Very nice people very friendly staff and clean and safe area

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Seda Residences Makati
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Manila

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
8
5 - Excellent 19%
4 - Good
25
4 - Good 58%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Overrated. Get your money's worth elsewhere. Staff need retraining with customer service for sure esp at secuity.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Manila is a really busy city so takes a few days to adjust. Once you start to get used to it you start to uncover the quirky and interesting places to visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love the Old Manila. Barbara restaurant is a must to visit

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

All taxi drivers believe that you must feed their families for the whole year. They decide how much tip must be given to them! Always have change and "forget" to tip them in order to teach them that the tip is not a requirement!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Hectic.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

very dirty city, over crowded, very very conguested, beggers and homless sleeping on the streets. terrible city

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