Poblacion Travel Guide
Manila
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 culturally rich 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 stunning cathedral 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
During your visit to Quezon City, you can enjoy retail therapy at SM North EDSA. 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 churches and shops in this culturally rich area.
Venice Grand Canal Mall
During your visit to Taguig, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Venice Grand Canal Mall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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
Top hotels in Poblacion
City Garden Hotel Makati
The room I was in was very comfortable, clean and quiet. Staff was kind and very attentive. It is a trek from all the tourist attractions downtown Manilla but very close to malls and walking distance to many restaurants and bars. I would add on the extra for the breakfast buffet; it is worth it.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
City Garden GRAND Hotel
The breakfast was a good variety and worth the stay
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
I’M Hotel
Loved the hotel
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Red Planet Makati Avenue Manila
I always try to stay at red planet when I’m in Manila. The quality is always top tier. Clean comfortable rooms. Quiet and has friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
1898 Hotel Colonia En Las Filipinas
The BEST staff. Everything is perfect as always. Words don’t exist to express how much I love this hotel. Feels like home away from home. Thank you Joy, thank you Arjay. You are awesome. The world needs more people like you.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Y2 Residence Hotel managed by HII
This was my first trip to the Philippines in Makati City and Y2 Residence went above and beyond my expectations during my stay. The ladies at the reception desk are very friendly and helpful, and I loved chatting with all of them everyday. The restaurant in the lobby is great for convenience for ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poblacion
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.
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.
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.
Legazpi Village
While visiting Legazpi Village, you might make a stop by sights like Greenbelt Shopping Mall and Ayala Center.
San Lorenzo
If you're spending time in San Lorenzo, check out sights like Greenbelt Shopping Mall or Ayala Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ayala Station or Magallanes Station.
