Makati Downtown Travel Guide
Manila
Visit Makati Downtown
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.
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 shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Things to do
From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
Private Manila Marvels Tour with Personalized Photo Journey
From Manila: Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour w/ Guide
1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!)
Manila: Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour
Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Makati Downtown
City Garden GRAND Hotel
Hotel buffet is better than Hotel Savoy. Rooms were clean and smelled nice. Only complaint is that the elevators are slow and always packed with people.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
City Garden Hotel Makati
Breakfast and dinner was always Good. We did not eat lunch at the roof top so i can’t rate that. Staff were always good at the restaurant and house keeping. Buffet breakfast was also worth it and again staff was always attentive and polite. The front desk female staff needs to learn service from ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Coro Hotel
Great location, great staff!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
I’M Hotel
Rooms was clean and nice, had 2 rooms next to each other, had a smell to the rooms, pillows had a strong odor( they need to be washed not just pillow case changes because the odor comes through still). Drains need to be cleaned out. They offer a free 30 min massage coupon and a free dessert when ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Red Planet Makati Avenue Manila
Everything works.. nothing to complain about.. i won’t stay anywhere else when I’m in Manila
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Y2 Residence Hotel
All staff was courteous and professional. They showed an authentic attitude of wanting to assist their guest at all times, even at early morning hours. Our family would stay at Y2 in future visits to the Philippines.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Makati Downtown
Bel-Air
If you're spending some time in Bel-Air, Ayala Triangle Gardens and Century City are top sights worth seeing.
Poblacion
If you're spending some time in Poblacion, Power Plant Mall 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.
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.
Forbes Park
While you're in Forbes Park, take in top sights like Fort Bonifacio and jump on the metro at Buendia Station to see more of the city.
