this casual hotel among bars and restaurants in a busy commercial area is a 10-minute walk from a tram stop, 2 km from the sprawling rizal park and 3 km from the reconstructed fort santiago citadel. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. straightforward rooms feature free wi-fi. there's a cozy restaurant/bar with stained-glass windows and exposed-brick accent walls. room service is available. upgraded rooms add satellite tv and minifridges; some have balconies Ninoy Aquino International Airport 25 min
Star City (11 min) Popular amusement park offering rides, paint ball, laser tag, an indoor snow area & a haunted house. San Agustin Church (12 min) Historic church constructed starting in the 16th century with vaulted ceilings & detailed frescoes. National Museum of Anthropology (9 min) Stately, neoclassical museum housing a broad collection of Filipino cultural materials & artifacts. Manila Baywalk (7 min) Bordered by open-air cafes, this long, bayside walkway is a popular place to watch the sunset. Rizal Park (19 min) Grand 140-acre park featuring lawns, gardens, outdoor events & a monument to hero José Rizal. SM Mall of Asia (15 min) Massive bayfront shopping mall with an amusement park, theater, restaurants & convention center. Manila Ocean Park (9 min) Aquatic theme park & educational facility featuring hands-on activities, an oceanarium & live shows. Paco Park and Cemetery (16 min) Serene urban park built on a walled cemetery site with shaded paths & garden areas. Fort Santiago (10 min) This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal. The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (10 min) Built in 1571, this historic church is known for its ornate architecture & visits by several popes. Manila Zoo (10 min) 5.5-hectare zoo & garden featuring diverse animals in modest, old-fashioned enclosures. National Museum of Fine Arts (9 min) Museum, art, and art museum Casa Manila (11 min) This restored 1850s house is now a museum displaying Spanish colonial furniture, art & architecture. Ayala Museum (22 min) Modern museum for Filipino archeological artifacts, history & culture exhibits & a research library. National Museum of the Philippines (9 min) Massive museum with collections of Filipino fine art, archaeology, botany, natural history & more. |