Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Manila
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Lucky Chinatown Mall
During your trip to Manila, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lucky Chinatown Mall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Manila Chinese Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Manila with a stop at Manila Chinese Cemetery. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Binondo Church
Binondo Church is just one of the places to see in Manila, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the churches and shops in this culturally rich area.
SM City San Lazaro Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at SM City San Lazaro Shopping Center during your trip to Manila. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Winford Manila Resort & Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Winford Manila Resort & Casino during your visit to Manila? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz
You can learn about the history of Manila with a stop at Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!)
From Manila: Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour w/ Guide
Manila: Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour
Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Private Manila Marvels Tour with Personalized Photo Journey
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Red Planet Manila Binondo
Convenient location, super friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central
The staff!! This hotel had so much heart. The best service and friendliest staff. Great hospitality. Room itself was good. A bit minimal and older but great bed and sleep. Clean as well
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Winford Resort & Casino Manila
Across SM San Lazaro
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Peninsula Manila
The staff really friendly but it takes forever before we get our orders. So disorganized, need more training.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
All good
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Grand Westside Manila Bay
Amazing breakfast buffet !! Comfortable bedding and accomodating and polite staff.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Intramuros
Intramuros is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago while in the area.
Ermita
National Museum of Fine Arts and Manila Metropolitan Theatre 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 Manila Zoo.
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 Downtown
Makati Downtown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Power Plant Mall and Century City while in the area.
Bel-Air
If you're spending some time in Bel-Air, Ayala Triangle Gardens and Century City are top sights worth seeing.
