Manila Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Makati
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Makati

Where to stay in Manila

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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
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
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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
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 Asian Development Bank Headquarters and Robinsons Galleria Mall.

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
Ermita featuring a hotel

Ermita

4/5(56 area reviews)

National Museum of Fine Arts and SM City Manila are top sights in Ermita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at United Nations LRT Station or Central LRT Station to see more sights in the area.

Ermita
Belmont Hotel Manila
Belmont Hotel Manila
4 out of 5
Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Pasay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,470 reviews)
"It's convenient going to the airport."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Belmont Hotel Manila
Grand Westside Manila Bay
Grand Westside Manila Bay
5 out of 5
Bagong Nayong Pilipino, Westside City, Tambo, Parañaque, National Capital Region
Stay at this 5-star luxury 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! (340 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. I heard it was new. Check-in counter was very helpful to get us better rooms."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Grand Westside Manila Bay
The Heritage Hotel Manila
The Heritage Hotel Manila
4 out of 5
Roxas Boulevard, Corner Of Edsa, Pasay, Manila
The price is 1.415.052 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
1.415.052 ₫
1.738.038 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Pasay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,999 reviews)
"Hotel is conveniently located near the malls and airport. The rooms, beds are outdated"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

The Heritage Hotel Manila
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.
Seda Residences Makati
Seda Residences Makati
4 out of 5
Ayala Ave corner Amorsolo and Salcedo St, Legazpi Village, Makati
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Makati. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (319 reviews)
"Great location!. Starbucks, ATMS, restaurants and convenience stores are all on the ground floor."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Seda Residences Makati
Lanson Place Mall of Asia Manila
Lanson Place Mall of Asia Manila
4.5 out of 5
Block 12 Palm Coast Avenue corner, Seaside Blvd Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay, Pasay city
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Pasay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay and staff are the best! Highly recommended!👍"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Lanson Place Mall of Asia Manila
Citadines Salcedo Makati
Citadines Salcedo Makati
4 out of 5
148 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati, Manila
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Makati. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (519 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel in Makati. Excellent staff especially Mr.Bert and Russ. Truly our home away from home."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Citadines Salcedo 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
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5 - Excellent 19%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 58%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
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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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