Intramuros Travel Guide
Manila
Visit Intramuros
Popular places to visit
San Agustin Church
You can find out about the history of Manila with a stop at San Agustin Church. Visit the churches and shops in this culturally rich area.
Manila Cathedral
This richly decorated Roman Catholic Basilica has made it through the centuries despite being destroyed by fires, bombs and earthquakes.
Fort Santiago
What was once Manila’s most important defensive structure is now a park and memorial to national hero Jose Rizal.
Casa Manila Museum
Discover how the city’s wealthy lived by visiting this reproduction of a Spanish colonial mansion that’s filled with period furniture.
Baluarte de San Andres
For more than 500 years this large stone fortification has stood watch over the city. Visit to inspect cannons and admire the views over Manila.
Baluarte de San Diego
This stone fort once repelled attacks by invading armies and is today a popular tourist spot and venue for wedding ceremonies.
Things to do
Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours
From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
From Manila: Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour w/ Guide
Express Bamboo Bike Tour inside Intramuros
Tagaytay Day Tour From Manila
Top hotels in Intramuros
Grand Westside Manila Bay
Room was clean, staff was great, overall great value. I needed a room for the night - close to the airport. The shuttle was helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Savoy Hotel Manila near Airport NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
Savoy always delivers. Perfect location, courteous staffs, awesome breakfast buffet, clean rooms, etc, etc. We always stay in this hotel every time we visit Manila.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Dusit Thani Manila
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
Headboard was dirty, that's about it, good stay again. Good for the price, close to airport, GET THE BUFFET! worth it!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Belmont Hotel Manila near NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
Rooms, Amenities and Staff were all 10 out of 10!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Seda Bonifacio Global City Manila
Everything was a 10!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Intramuros
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 Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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.
Legazpi Village
While visiting Legazpi Village, you might make a stop by sights like Greenbelt Shopping Mall and Ayala Center.
Salcedo Village
Shopping, restaurants and churches are some highlights of Salcedo Village. You might stop by Ayala Triangle Gardens or Greenbelt Shopping Mall while you're in the area.
Barangay 76
While visiting Barangay 76, you might make a stop by sights like SM Mall of Asia and The Mall of Asia Bay Area Amusement Park.
