Poblacion
Manila
Popular places to visit
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 vibrant 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
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to SM North EDSA, a favourite shopping spot in Quezon City. Discover the great live music and churches in this vibrant area.
Fort Bonifacio
Fort Bonifacio is just one of the places to see in Taguig, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
City of Dreams Manila
Why not roll the dice with a visit to City of Dreams Manila during your travels in Parañaque? Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants 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
1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!)
Manila: Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour
Private Manila Marvels Tour with Personalized Photo Journey
Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings
From Manila: Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour w/ Guide
Top hotels in Poblacion
City Garden GRAND Hotel
Excellent service and very clean. Location is good but a bit chaotic because of traffic.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
City Garden Hotel Makati
Very friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Coro Hotel
Room was clean. Staff are very friendly, especially the bus boys. Amenities are not too bad. However, the area is a bit questionable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
I’M Hotel
The room was big, comfy bed and linens too. View of the skyscrapers in the business district was beautiful at night from our studio room. We loved the rooftop bar with fun drinks and bar food as well. Overall would come back again!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Y2 Residence Hotel
staff helpful always
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Lub d Manila Makati - Hostel
Highly recommend this hotel. It’s got a hostel cool atmosphere. It’s in a very nice part of Manila with lots of cafés and restaurants nearby. It has a cute rooftop restaurant. The room is fairly basic but perfect for what I needed. It was slightly noisy at night I could hear people in the corridor, ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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.
