along a leafy commercial street, this modest hostel is a 4-minute walk from the sm city santa mesa shopping mall and 1 km from santa mesa train station. featuring wood floors, the simply furnished dorms with bunk beds offer complimentary wi-fi. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. amenities include an airy lobby lounge and a terrace. private rooms add flat-screen tvs; some have juliet balconies. bathrooms are en suite or shared. breakfast and local area tours are available Ninoy Aquino International Airport 34 min
Rizal Park (19 min) Grand 140-acre park featuring lawns, gardens, outdoor events & a monument to hero José Rizal. SM Mall of Asia (32 min) Massive bayfront shopping mall with an amusement park, theater, restaurants & convention center. The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (21 min) Built in 1571, this historic church is known for its ornate architecture & visits by several popes. National Museum of the Philippines (17 min) Massive museum with collections of Filipino fine art, archaeology, botany, natural history & more. San Agustin Church (21 min) Historic church constructed starting in the 16th century with vaulted ceilings & detailed frescoes. Manila Zoo (21 min) 5.5-hectare zoo & garden featuring diverse animals in modest, old-fashioned enclosures. Manila Ocean Park (21 min) Aquatic theme park & educational facility featuring hands-on activities, an oceanarium & live shows. Casa Manila (21 min) This restored 1850s house is now a museum displaying Spanish colonial furniture, art & architecture. Fort Santiago (21 min) This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal. Star City (29 min) Popular amusement park offering rides, paint ball, laser tag, an indoor snow area & a haunted house. Paco Park and Cemetery (17 min) Serene urban park built on a walled cemetery site with shaded paths & garden areas. Manila Baywalk (23 min) Bordered by open-air cafes, this long, bayside walkway is a popular place to watch the sunset. National Museum of Anthropology (16 min) Stately, neoclassical museum housing a broad collection of Filipino cultural materials & artifacts. Ayala Museum (28 min) Modern museum for Filipino archeological artifacts, history & culture exhibits & a research library. Presidential Museum and Library - Malacañan Palace (12 min) Presidential museum & library showcasing Philippine politics, culture & history, with tours. |