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
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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
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 Manila Zoo.

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 PhilSports Complex and Estancia at Capitol Commons.

Ortigas Center
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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.

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Cubao

Consider a visit to Ali Mall 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
The Peninsula Manila

The Peninsula Manila

5 out of 5
Corner Of Ayala And Makati Avenues Makati Manila
The price is 3.266.235 ₫ per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
3.266.235 ₫
4.004.404 ₫ total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makati. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The staff really friendly but it takes forever before we get our orders. So disorganized, need more training.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

The Peninsula 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! (1,153 reviews)
Breakfast was not included with the room. It was available at the restaurant which was quite good for dinner.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (938 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Grand Westside 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.
Lanson Place Mall of Asia Manila

Lanson Place Mall of Asia Manila

4.5 out of 5
Block 12 Palm Coast Avenue corner Pasay Pasay city
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Pasay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (208 reviews)
Excellent overall experience. The property was top notch 5 stars. The Cyan restaurant staff were quite disorganized and inattentive – my only criticism.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Lanson Place Mall of Asia Manila
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews)
Very great stay

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Seda Residences Makati
Luxury Penthouse & High-Floor Hotel near City of Dreams, Airport, Okada, and Solaire Casino

Luxury Penthouse & High-Floor Hotel near City of Dreams, Airport, Okada, and Solaire Casino

3.5 out of 5
95 Roxas Blvd Parañaque NCR
Stay at this apartment in Parañaque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 indoor pools and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions SM Mall of Asia and City of Dreams Manila ...
6/10 (11 reviews)
Cozy stay! Staffs are incredibly friendly and efficient. The room was clean, spacious, and had almost everything we needed. I highly recommend it!

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Luxury Penthouse & High-Floor Hotel near City of Dreams, Airport, Okada, and Solaire Casino
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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