. on a street outside the city center, this low-key budget hotel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, a 6-minute walk from the baywalk, a promenade by manila bay, and 3 km from the national museum of the philippines. parking is complimentary. some rooms have vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams. breakfast is served in a down-to-earth cafe with indoor seating and a lush terrace. bright, simple rooms offer free wi-fi and lack tvs Ninoy Aquino International Airport 26 min
Ayala Museum (22 min) Modern museum for Filipino archeological artifacts, history & culture exhibits & a research library. Fort Santiago (8 min) This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal. Rizal Park (12 min) Grand 140-acre park featuring lawns, gardens, outdoor events & a monument to hero José Rizal. Manila Ocean Park (7 min) Aquatic theme park & educational facility featuring hands-on activities, an oceanarium & live shows. The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (8 min) Built in 1571, this historic church is known for its ornate architecture & visits by several popes. Manila Baywalk (6 min) Bordered by open-air cafes, this long, bayside walkway is a popular place to watch the sunset. National Museum of Anthropology (7 min) Stately, neoclassical museum housing a broad collection of Filipino cultural materials & artifacts. Manila Zoo (11 min) 5.5-hectare zoo & garden featuring diverse animals in modest, old-fashioned enclosures. National Museum of Fine Arts (7 min) Museum, art, and art museum San Agustin Church (10 min) Historic church constructed starting in the 16th century with vaulted ceilings & detailed frescoes. Casa Manila (9 min) This restored 1850s house is now a museum displaying Spanish colonial furniture, art & architecture. SM Mall of Asia (13 min) Massive bayfront shopping mall with an amusement park, theater, restaurants & convention center. Paco Park and Cemetery (10 min) Serene urban park built on a walled cemetery site with shaded paths & garden areas. National Museum of the Philippines (7 min) Massive museum with collections of Filipino fine art, archaeology, botany, natural history & more. Star City (10 min) Popular amusement park offering rides, paint ball, laser tag, an indoor snow area & a haunted house. |