City Guide Manila, Philippines

Nightlife area by Manila Bay

There is an awesome plaza next to the Culture Center of the Philippines near Malate area and Manila Bay. There are bars and restaurants that are open very late and nice for meeting locals and foreigners. We stayed at a condo along the bay and enjoyed it very much. We recommend groups to stay there, as location was perfect for day sightseeing and nightlife nearby.

Insider Tip:The condo we stayed at was central location so we got to see the entire city at night from the rooftop. I recommend it to anyone staying in Manila in groups.

2 days in Manila

If you really want to have a good holiday time, go to Bohol or Cebu. Perhaps, Manila is a great place to do shopping.

Insider Tip:Go shopping to Asia Mall. It is very useful if yiou know there someone who can take you around by car as long distances to go often. If you travel partly on Cebu Pacific Air, they offer free transfer Manila Domestic- Internationa - Domestic - International by shuttle bus so you will save on taxi. Be careful about your lugguge: forget about any help from Cebu Pacific Air if they damaged your lugguge. They do not care about you. It took me hours to receive damage report which finally was useless. There are other airlines at the same cost which offer better service and more care about passsangers.

Manila's historic Sampaloc is unique

don't miss the "real" Philippines in life and culture in the historic Sampaloc district of Manila City, where Windsor Inn is located at its very center. This is one unique discovery for travellers.

Insider Tip:stay in Windsor Inn at Maceda Street, Sampaloc district of Manila City, then ask the young staff for inside tips on the neighborhood's sights and fascinating places

Quezon City is fun part of Manila!

When visiting Metro Manila, do not miss the fun, hip, cool and exciting nightlife area of Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City! Sleep at Four Seasons Hometel just in the Morato area. This is tourist-friendly and so much fun!

Insider Tip:Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City is the newest fun part of Metro Manila in the Philippines!

SO MUCH TRAFFiC!! that is the only negative i can think of. other than that..Manila is great the people are sweet!