Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Manila
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Lucky Chinatown Mall
During your trip to Manila, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lucky Chinatown Mall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Manila Chinese Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Manila with a stop at Manila Chinese Cemetery. Discover the great live music and shops in this culturally rich area.
Binondo Church
Binondo Church is just one of the places to see in Manila, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the churches and shops in this culturally rich area.
SM City San Lazaro Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at SM City San Lazaro Shopping Center during your trip to Manila. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Winford Manila Resort & Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Winford Manila Resort & Casino during your visit to Manila? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Manila North Cemetery
You can find out about the history of Manila with a stop at Manila North Cemetery. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich 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!)
Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours
Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Red Planet Manila Binondo
Quiet and clean
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central
Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. Clean, well appointed rooms. Super convenient location for food and shopping.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
This was a good value for money option, close to the airport, if you need to overnight in Manila, on your way in and out. Efficient check in and out, polite service, clean, comfortable, really nice breakfast, complimentary airport transfer.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Peninsula Manila
Great place
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Savoy Hotel Manila near Airport NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
Great, clean, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Grand Westside Manila Bay
Hotel amenities are good; staff are all hospitable. We enjoyed their breakfast buffet except the bulk of people this hotel have, it was crowded. The location is not too far of a drive to the Mall of Asia but not walkable to any other areas like convenience stores or fastfood.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Intramuros
Intramuros is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago while in the area.
Ermita
National Museum of Fine Arts and Manila Metropolitan Theatre are top sights in Ermita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at United Nations LRT Station or Central LRT Station to see more sights in the area.
Malate
Travellers choose Malate for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Quirino Avenue LRT Station or Vito Cruz LRT Station and check out top sights like Manila Zoo.
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.
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.
