Poblacion Travel Guide
Manila





Popular places to visit

Power Plant Mall
During your trip to Makati, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Power Plant Mall. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.

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
During your visit to Quezon City, you can enjoy retail therapy at SM North EDSA. Discover the great live music and churches in this vibrant 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.

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.
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

Express Bamboo Bike Tour inside Intramuros

Manila: Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour

Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Poblacion

City Garden GRAND Hotel
Room was clean and the staff was the best part of the stay!!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

City Garden Hotel Makati
Amazing staff, rooms, pool, restaurant, and gym! The wifi is a bit spotty at times, and the elevator could take long, but other than that, everything exceeded my expectations!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Coro Hotel
Good staff and clean rooms. Good location
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

I’M Hotel
The room stayed spotless and cleaned daily. The staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Y2 Residence Hotel
Reception staff and security are commendable. Amenities are acceptable. Rooms are clean.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Red Planet Makati Avenue Manila
Room smaller than I expected, everything else is fine. Nice staff.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
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.

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.
