Neighborhoods
Manila, area by area. In a city where the deciding factor is usually how far you are willing to sit in traffic, this is the most useful way to choose. Each area carries what is on there, the places we recommend and the guides that cover it. For dates rather than areas, see what is on today and this weekend.
Taguig
BGC
A modern, walkable district in Taguig with parks, galleries, and good restaurants. Clean streets and a relaxed international feel.
Makati
Manila's main business and lifestyle hub. Art museums, fine dining, rooftop bars, and the weekend markets.
Rockwell
A polished, quieter corner of Makati around Power Plant Mall. Upscale dining, cinemas, and riverside views.
Poblacion
Makati's nightlife and food heart. Old streets now full of bars, listening rooms, and small restaurants.
Salcedo
A leafy pocket of Makati known for the Saturday Salcedo Market, cafes, and a strong expat community.
Legazpi
A calm, green part of Makati famous for the Sunday Legazpi Market and nearby galleries and parks.
Ortigas
A major business district across Pasig and Mandaluyong, with malls, theaters, and concert venues.
Pasay / MOA
The bay area around Mall of Asia. Big arenas, the cultural center, and large concerts and shows.
Quezon City
Pasig
Mandaluyong
Alabang
Elsewhere in Metro Manila
Places worth the trip that sit outside the areas above, mostly in Manila proper, Intramuros and further out.
- HapagEat
- Kaida ContemporaryCulture
- artbooks.phShop
- Escolta Street and the First United BuildingExplore
- MCAD ManilaMuseums & Culture
- Pasig River EsplanadeExplore
- National Museum of Fine ArtsMuseums & Culture
- Arroceros Forest ParkExplore
- Pinto Art MuseumFamily & Kids
- La Mesa Eco ParkFamily & Kids
- Manila Ocean ParkFamily & Kids
- Bahay TsinoyMuseums & Culture
- Museo PambataMuseums & Culture