Poblacion Travel Guide
Manila
Visit Poblacion
Popular places to visit
Power Plant Mall
During your trip to Makati, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Power Plant Mall. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Century City
During your visit to Makati, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Century City. Attend a sporting event or visit the churches 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
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to SM North EDSA, a favourite shopping spot in Quezon City. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich 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 churches 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.
Things to do
From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours
Express Bamboo Bike Tour inside Intramuros
Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Private Manila Marvels Tour with Personalized Photo Journey
Top hotels in Poblacion
City Garden GRAND Hotel
"The staff were wonderful and all the extras the hotel had to offer were great! I would definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
City Garden Hotel Makati
"first, I want to say that breakfast was great, there were several options for everyone. Do not let the pictures they have n the website fool you, the rooms need total renovation, the bathrooms peels, moldy and plenty of roaches everywhere, there's nothing the staff can possibly do, they tried. There ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
I’M Hotel
"Room size was ok and staff was friendly but didn’t replace any toiletries after room cleaning, slow wifi and generally run down such as uneven floors. Also, the key card door didn’t work so I was locked out of the room for nearly an hour while waiting for the staff to find the master key and replace ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Red Planet Makati Avenue Manila
"It was a nice hotel."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Coro Hotel
"Had a great stay"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
1898 Hotel Colonia En Las Filipinas
"Scrambled egg and bacon at breakfast was cold."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Poblacion
Bonifacio Global City
If you're spending some time in Bonifacio Global City, BGC Arts Center and The Mind Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Ayala Museum while you're exploring 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.
Ortigas Center
Travellers to Ortigas Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Asian Development Bank Headquarters and Robinsons Galleria Mall.
Alabang
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.
