Top Things to do in Metro Manila
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Metro Manila, Luzon
Discover the best top things to do in Metro Manila, Philippines including Runway Manila, San Agustin Church, University of Santo Tomas, San Agustin Museum, Ayala Museum, Salcedo Saturday Market, SM Megamall, Bonifacio Global City, Art in Island, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.
Restaurants in Metro Manila
1. Runway Manila
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By MakotoPhil - Saitama, Japan
An air-conditioned walkway bridge between NAIA terminal 3 and Newport City. Newport City houses several hotels which are just across the road from the airport, and offers excellent accommodation especially for those who want to avoid traffic jams on their way to the airport. The hotel would just be a few minutes walk to the airport. The restaurants at Terminal 3 offers more affordable meals compared to the restaurants at Newport City. If you stay at any of the hotels at Newport City and you prefer more affordable meals, you can leisurely pass through the pedestrian bridge and get a meal at one of the restos at NAIA Terminal 3.
2. San Agustin Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,565 reviews
This museum and courtyard gardens is one of the oldest stone churches in the country, having survived 2 fires and 7 earthquakes.
Reviewed By tylersY4577AX - Melbourne, Australia
Amazing beautiful place to see You will be amazed and astounded by the beautiful architecture and the stained-glass windows this place is a must see
3. University of Santo Tomas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
This is the oldest university in Asia, founded in 1611, and is one of the world’s largest Roman Catholic universities based on enrollment.
Reviewed By marimara954 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of the historical place that you need to visit in Philippines, through this place you will understand the history of the country. Old and classy
4. San Agustin Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By kanemochi - Seattle, United States
The San Agustin Museum is attached to the magnificent and historical San Agustin church. You should visit both the church and the museum on the same visit. The museum is spread over the entire massive grounds over two floors. Many of the pieces tell the story of the evolution Christianity in the Philippines. You could easily spend at least a couple of hours in just the museum itself. I spent a few hours on the entire property including the church. There are two beautiful gardens on the property. Be sure and look for the turtles in the inner garden fountain. Don’t get too close to the fountain because they’ll swim underwater. They appear to be shy and very aware of people.
5. Ayala Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 863 reviews
This place is temporarily closed.
Reviewed By OfeliaG46 - Limeuil, France
No queues, no crowds in our early after lunch visit to the Ayala Museum. Reception at ticket booth was helpful and friendly. We started with the temporary exhibit of Mark Lewis Lim Higgins on the ground floor. It was a fascinating mixture of his paintings in an installation of some kind of rich warehouse, overflowing with silks, ceramics, gold and spices reminiscent of what were exported during the galleon trade. The muted atmosphere, the dim lights, the scent of incense and spices transported us to another time and place! Then we went up to the 4th floor to marvel at the gold collection: objects dug up mainly in Agusan and testimony to the extraordinary skill of local goldsmiths of the 10th - 13th centuries. The excellent ceramic collection of Roberto Villanueva held our attention for its scope, its richness and its beauty. A well-designed diorama, a narrative in a nutshell, traces the history of the Philippines from prehistoric times to the present. It was a well-spent and profitable afternoon!
6. Salcedo Saturday Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Ckk808 - Honolulu, United States
Amazing market with everything from produce, fresh seafood, local delicacies cooked before your eyes. The visual colors and aromas stimulate your senses as your mouth begins to water, so many choices be sure to bring your appetite.
7. SM Megamall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 486 reviews
Reviewed By 538johannaa - Melbourne, Australia
This shopping centre is a one stop shop that has everything to keep families entertained for hours. I have kids of different ages from a primary schooler to high schoolers. We can go our separate ways to indulge in our own interests to cover a lot more ground. I myself spent a few hours on the 5th level to do mani/pedi and have my hair treatment and blow waved. My primary aged daughter went to the arcade at the basement level with her dad. My two teenagers went around to shop and do ice skating. There’s a cinema, a grocery store , food halls/courts and a variety of restaurants that will cater to your taste weather it is Italian, Japanese, French, Western fast food , Mexican or local Filipino cuisine. You can find every weather it is fashion, high end luxury brands, electronics and different services like hair salon, nail salon, brow bar, facials, massage, travel centre.
8. Bonifacio Global City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 881 reviews
Reviewed By MakotoPhil - Saitama, Japan
BGC is one of the most posh places in Manila. It’s a popular and high-end business district with plenty of business activities and areas for shopping, dining, and entertainment. For posh malling experience, Uptown Bonifacio and The Grand Canal at McKinley Hill are great places. The Grand Canal also has that Italian feel in it and you can enjoy riding the gondola. Market Market and SM Aura are huge malls. Market Market has plenty of options for food, and has plenty of transportation options to other parts of Manila. Bonifacio High Street is an outdoor shopping and dining strip with shops at both side of the pedestrian street which has a relaxing park-like vibe. When you’re in BGC, you’ll feel like you’re transferred into a different world if you entered from the somewhat chaotic environs. Within the business district, electric cables are buried underground, so the city views are orderly. There are green spaces and plenty of high rise buildings. You could also walk from one end of the city to the other, and the air quality is much better compared to most areas in Metro Manila.
9. Art in Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By darrenbK493NG
This place is a lot of fun to visit with some great pictures to be had best shared with either friends or a loved one!
10. Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 523 reviews
Reviewed By 234claudeh - Taguig City, Philippines
This amazing place is a must visit during your stay in Manila. Gates open at 9.00am till 5.00pm. Beautifully landscaped, and humbling experience, this visit will take you back to the atrocities of WW2. Spend time reviewing the names and dates of the brave men and women that gave their lives for our freedom today. The crosses and Stars of Davids display the names and dates of passing of these heroes. There are several places to visit and walk, however ensure to visit the main memorial building and be at awe at all the names and history in display that take you back in time and explains the many different battles that took place for the strategic south east asia during this war. This memorial has in addition to the peaceful surrounding, some beautiful trees and flowers. Make sure you spot the many birds that compliment this attraction, especially the green parrots that typically fly around as a couple. amazing pictures to be taken. Make sure you bring with you some water and dress appropriately. No exercising is allowed, so leave the bikes at home.
