Manila Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Makati
Baywalk showing a bay or harbour, boating and a city
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 Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Malate
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
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 Robinsons Galleria Mall and Ayala Malls The 30th.

Ortigas Center
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
Kabayan Hotel
Kabayan Hotel
3 out of 5
347 EDSA, Pasay
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Pasay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"all good"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Kabayan Hotel
The Peninsula Manila
The Peninsula Manila
5 out of 5
Corner Of Ayala And Makati Avenues, Makati, Manila
The price is 4.219.353 ₫ per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
4.219.353 ₫
5.172.927 ₫ total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

The Peninsula Manila
The Heritage Hotel Manila
The Heritage Hotel Manila
4 out of 5
Roxas Boulevard, Corner Of Edsa, Pasay, Manila
The price is 1.341.227 ₫ per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
1.341.227 ₫
1.647.361 ₫ total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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! (2,997 reviews)
"Decent place for the right price. Very close to malls, airport. Staff very nice and hospitable and accommodating."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 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! (317 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! (129 reviews)
"Hotel Lanson is a great Hotels from the Sraff to the accommodation..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 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! (515 reviews)
"Nicole was fantastic. Always willing to help with a fantastic attitude. The rest of the staff was excellent too. I cant remember the name of the guy at the front who recommended me to sign up for the asr points club, but thank you. Also security made us feel secured and safe every time we walked ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 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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