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Manila: Where to Stay, What to Do, Where to Eat

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Last updated 24 Mar 2024

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Rediscover the best of Manila

While first-time travelers to the Philippines tend to check off the white sand beaches of Boracay and Palawan first, we should advise that Manila is one city you'll hate to miss. Teeming with food adventures, nearby hiking trails, endless shopping, and historical hidden gems, the capital city is sure to please any type of traveler.

Discover the best attractions, activities, staycation destinations and more with our picks of the best of Manila.

Travel Safe

COVID-19 safety guidelines, Establishment protocols, attraction reopening

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Travel Restrictions You Should Know About + FAQs

Filipino travellers are faced with numerous questions as the COVID-19 situation ensues. Keep reading to find out more about COVID-19 and how this affects your travel plans.

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Updated Guidelines and Safety Protocols for Staycations in GCQ Areas

Wondering what the guidelines are for staycation? Check out everything you need to know about staycations during GCQ (General Community Quarantine)

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Salon Safety Protocols to Take Note of Before Making an Appointment

Wondering what the salon guidelines are for GCQ (General Community Quarantine)? Here are some of the safety guidelines to keep in mind before making an appointment.

Activities

Attractions and things to do around Manila - from museums to food walks

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Things To Do Eat & Drink

Bakebe, Manila’s First App-Powered Co-Baking Space, Is Now Open!

Bakebe, Manila's first co-baking space, is now open! Find out what you can expect from this baking studio, guidelines, and how to get a discount on passes.

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#PinoyPride Made Instagrammable at The New Lakbay Museo

Discover the Philippines through an interactive and instagrammable way at the new Lakbay Museo! Find out what cool experiences await and how you can get discounted admission here!

Night At The Museum Should’ve Been Filmed In One Of These Manila Museums

Spend a day in one of Manila's museums and satisfy your culture cravings! This includes the National Museum of Natural History and Ayala Museum!

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Mike Chen AKA Strictly Dumpling’s Recommended Food Spots in Poblacion, Makati

RenownedYoutube foodie Mike Chen from Strictly Dumpling joined us for a food tour around Poblacion. Check out the places he went to and the food he sampled!

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Dessert Museum’s New Rooms Are Sure To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Satisfy all your sweet-tooth cravings with Dessert Museum's new attractions! In addition to the well-loved Donut Room and Gummy Room, there are 4 new rooms to enjoy - all perfect for your Instagram feeds!

Mike Chen’s (@StrictlyDumpling) Binondo Food Trip Guide

Follow @StrictlyDumpling, aka Mike Chen, as he takes on the mighty streets of Binondo for a food crawl like no other! From dumplings to hopia - here are his top picks!

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Manila Road Trip: Discover Manila’s Best Kept Secrets

Manila’s most alluring and most intriguing places are hidden and unknown. Get ready to hunt down these 9 hidden gems in and around Manila!

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Inside ASYLUM: Manila’s Newest Haunted House Attraction

Get ready for the fright of your life at Asylum Manila - the country's newest horror attraction that's sure to get your knees shaking. Find out how you can get 50% off admission through Klook here.

Shopping and Leisure

Discount vouchers, best salons, self-care pampering

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Up to 30% Off Spa, Beauty and Wellness Services in Metro Manila: Toni & Guy, Belo, Skin 101 and More!

Get up to 30% off hair salons, skincare and facial clinics, nails spas in Manila and more Check out these Klook-exclusive promos and deals here:

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20 Hair Salons and Barbershops in Manila That Are Open Near You

Need a post-quarantine haircut? These salons and barbershops have reopened in Manila - check them out and find out if there's one near you!

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A List of Skincare Clinics That Are Open For Appointments

Freshen up your skin with a facial! With GCQ now in place for Metro Manila, here are a couple of skincare studios and beauty spas that are reopening this week.

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A Guide To The Ultimate Solo Self-Care Day in Manila

Pamper yourself with a self-care day around Manila. Indulge in haircuts and hair treatments, manicures and pedicures and massages in Manila.

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Salon at Home: These 6 Beauty Salons Now Offer Home Services

Need a haircut? Check out our list of salons that offer home services so you don't have to go out of your homes!

Staycation

Best deals on hotel staycation packages in Manila

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Staycation Manila: 15 Hotels in Manila, Philippines with Flexible Rebooking!

Book a staycation in Manila at 50% off through Klook! Check out these 13 Hotels in Manila for an amazing and affordable staycation!

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12 Hotel Staycation Packages In and Around Manila Under Php 5,000 - For Two!

Affordable staycation hotels in Manila under Php 5,000 for two per night. Hotels in Manila, Batangas, Subic, Clark and Baguio for Php 5,000 or less.

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Things To Do Accommodation

8 Hotel Staycations Worth the Road Trip from Manila

Soon, we will be able to take road trips from Manila, so we've put together a list of the best hotels outside Manila for the best staycation!

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The Alpha Suites: Health and Safety Protocols for Guests

The Alpha Suites have reopened their doors to customers, but of course with implementing proper health and safety protocols in light of COVID-19. Read to find out more.

Food

Must-try food in Manila, milk tea delivery, best KBBQ spots

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This Is Not a Drill: Get Up to 50% Off These Ayala Malls Restaurants!

Get a discount on Ayala Malls restaurants exclusively on Klook! Enjoy up to 50% your favorite Ayala Malls restuarants only on December 30, 2020!

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Things To Do Eat & Drink

10 Unique Milk Tea Flavors You Need to Try in Manila

Discover 10 new milk tea flavors to try in Manila! Plus - get up to 50% off when you book your milk teas on Klook.

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Where to Order Sushi Bake in Manila? Here Are 10 Shops To Buy Sushi Bake From

We're sure you've encountered multiple posts about sushi bake all over you social media feeds. To appease those cravings, we found out where to buy them so you didn't have to.

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15 Underrated Restaurants in Manila That’ll Take Your Tastebuds on a Trip Around the World!

Check out these 15 Manila restaurants for your take out and delivery cravings! Mouthwatering options from Singaporean classics to Mexican-Filipino fusion.

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20 Party Trays You Can Order for Delivery on Klook for Any Celebration in Quarantine

Celebrating a birthday, anniversary or a milestone this quarantine? Make it a memorable one and order a group party tray from favorites such as Hizon's Catering, Alba's Catering, and Lydia's Lechon!

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Basque Burnt Cheesecake Is The Latest Quarantine Food Trend - and Here’s Where To Get It

Basque Burnt Cheesecake is everyone’s new favorite dessert! Here’s how you can order and deliver it to your homes.

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Here’s Where You Can Get Discounted Mooncakes in Manila Just in Time for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2020

Order your Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes on Klook and enjoy up to 25% off mooncake takeout and delivery from Crowne Plaza Manila and Hong Kong MX Mooncakes!

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Loved Sushi Bake? Here Are 10 More Alternatives To Indulge In - From Unagi Sushi Bake to Beef Cheesy Samgyup Bake!

The Sushi Bake craze is far from over, but if you're looking for something new here are a couple of sushi bake variations from Unagi Sushi Bake to Sisig Baked Roll and Cheesy Samgyup Bake!

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We Tried This Healthy Food Delivery Plan from Hearty Grub and Here’s What We Think!

Looking to try a diet meal plan or healthy food delivery service? Check out our review of The Hearty Grub, an affordable diet meal plan service in Manila.

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We Know You're Craving For Taho - So Here Are All The Vendors Selling Online

Craving for taho? Find out how you can enjoy this favored Filipino treat at home during quarantine. We've listed down online vendors delivering taho over ECQ.

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Korean Restaurants That Still Deliver Around Metro Manila To Satisfy Your KBBQ Cravings

Craving for Korean food? No problem! These Korean restaurants in Manila are still accepting orders for delivery! Check them out and satisfy those cravings!

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13 Cookie Shops in Manila Worth Ordering From Online!

Wondering what cookies to order from here in Manila? We put together a list of 13 Cookie Shops in Manila so you can go straight to munching!

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14 Online Cake Shops You Can Buy Those Korean-Style Minimalist Cakes

Have you been seeing those Korean minimalist cakes on Instagram? Here are 14 Shops you can get them in Manila.

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This Bake Shop is Selling Korean-Style Birthday Cakes for Anyone Celebrating Their Birthday in Quarantine

Spending your birthday in quarantine? You can order Tous Les Jours cakes, sweets and pastries on Klook today at a discounted price!

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It’s A Deal: Quench Your Thirst With Serenitea’s Buy One, Get One Deal on Milk Teas!

Buy one, get one on Serenitea's Wintermelon Milk Tea exclusively on Klook! Find out how you can avail of this BOGO deal and more discounts on other Serenitea products.

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Missing Elyu’s Ilocos Bagnet? Here’s a Quick Fix available in Metro Manila

Craving Ilocos Bagnet? We found exactly where you can find crispy and authentic bagnet here in Manila - and you can get it 15% off.

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A List of Food Delivery Options Currently Available in Metro Manila

Stuck at home? We've made a list of food restaurants and establishments that are still accepting food deliveries during this quarantine period. Check it out!

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Beat The Heat With Serenitea & Enjoy 15% Off Your Order!

Check out Klook's exclusive Serenitea discounts! Get 15% off your Serenitea milk tea and food products only available on Klook.

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A List of Online Groceries and Baking Suppliers That Do Delivery in Metro Manila

Here's a collective list of groceries and baking suppliers that deliver to your doorstep! Shop online and stay safe at home.

Short Trips From Manila

Road trip destinations and activities from Manila less than 3 hours away

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Things To Do Transportation Travel essentials

Everything You Need To Know Before Visiting Enchanted Kingdom

Enchanted Kingdom has reopened! Before you go, here are the safety guidelines guests need to observe during their visit - plus discounted offers for its reopening!

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The Best Hiking Spots Just A Drive Away from Manila

Looking for hiking trails near Manila? We've got you covered. From hiking spots from Rizal to Batangas, here are the best places to trek and hike near the capital.

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10 Picture Perfect Prenup Shoot Destinations Just Outside Manila

Looking for the perfect prenup destination near manila? We've sourced 10 stunning locations near the city for the most beautiful pre-wedding photoshoot backdrop!

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13 Ways To Take Advantage of Your Extra Day This Leap Year In and Around Manila

Be a tourist in your own home! Check out thirteen of our must-visit attractions and activities in and around Manila - from top attractions to hidden gems!

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These Last Minute Activities Prove That You Don’t Have to Be In A Relationship To Enjoy Valentine’s Day

Who said you have to be in a relationship to enjoy Valentine's Day? Check out our favorite Valentine's activities and find out how you get a discount, too!

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10 Team Building Destinations Near Manila

Looking for team building venues for your team? Look no further! We've rounded up ten venues near Manila for the ultimate bonding experience - check it out!

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8 Waterparks and Beach Resorts Less Than 3 Hours From Manila

Beat the brutal Manila heat at these waterparks and beach resorts less than 3 hours from Manila! Plus, get an exclusive discount from Klook with our Explore Home promo!

Long Weekend Road Trips from Manila to Take With The Barkada Under PHP 5,000!

Considering a road trip near Manila for the long weekend? Check out ten of our top road trip ideas and activities under Php 5,000 for the barkada!

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