Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Manila
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Manila Chinese Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Manila with a stop at Manila Chinese Cemetery. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
SM Mall of Asia
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit SM Mall of Asia, a popular shopping spot in Pasay. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
SM North EDSA
During your visit to Quezon City, you can enjoy retail therapy at SM North EDSA. Discover the great live music and churches in this vibrant area.
Manila Ocean Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Manila Ocean Park during your holiday to Manila. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Fort Bonifacio
Fort Bonifacio is just one of the places to see in Taguig, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Venice Grand Canal Mall
During your visit to Taguig, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Venice Grand Canal Mall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central
Room was updated, spacious and clean, shower pressure was strong, checking out was a bit painful - if you are in a rush or have a tour check out at least 20mins before as the wait long, location was excellent, felt safe at night, staff are amazing
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Grand Westside Manila Bay
I have pretty high standards of Hotels. Grand Westside Manila Bay did not disappoint. A beautiful Hotel that appears to be built in 2024. I wish it was warmer do I could have enjoyed the pool. Great breakfast buffet. Definitely better to book breakfast with your stay. I believe it was $22 per room ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Peninsula Manila
Best buffet breakfast! Staff attentive and friendly. Wonderful bed tj relax and sleep on. Quiet and good service.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Dusit Thani Manila
Excellent customer service . Marielle from the front was very helpful and professional. We will definitely make Dusit Thani our second home every time we go on vacation in the Philippines.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
The room was spotless. Staff were nice and friendly and polite
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Savoy Hotel Manila near Airport NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
Nice view of the airport, clean room and bery helpful staffs.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Intramuros
Intramuros is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago while in the area.
Ermita
SM City Manila and Casino Filipino 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.
Malate
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 Manila Zoo.
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 Downtown
Makati Downtown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Power Plant Mall and Century City while in the area.
Bel-Air
If you're spending some time in Bel-Air, Ayala Triangle Gardens and Century City are top sights worth seeing.
