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.
168 Mall
During your visit to Manila, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 168 Mall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
From Manila: Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour w/ Guide
1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!)
Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Manila: Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour
Private Manila Marvels Tour with Personalized Photo Journey
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central
A grand suite with two bedrooms kitchenette, spacious bathrooms. Ample closet space living room, dining room just a top tier accomodation no complaints here.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Winford Resort & Casino Manila
Across SM San Lazaro
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Peninsula Manila
The staff was amazing...warm and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent with so many choices from fresh coconut, freshly squeezed power drinks and international foods. The hotel is showing its age from the run down carpets and towels now grayish...not white nor fluffy. Its still a great hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Dusit Thani Manila
Yes excellent
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Grand Westside Manila Bay
Good service, great staff with airport shuttle service. Room a bit smaller compared to other hotels in the area. We stayed 6 nights and we liked it. We're returning March 11-25z
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
New World Makati Hotel
The staff is so great and kind.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
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 SM City Manila 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.
