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Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - The Manila Cathedral

Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - The Manila Cathedral

4.6/5699 Reviews
Fort Santiago

Fort Santiago

4.6/5395 Reviews
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Manila Ocean Park

Manila Ocean Park

4.4/5360 Reviews
Chinatown

Chinatown

4.4/5316 Reviews
National Museum of Fine Arts

National Museum of Fine Arts

4.4/5138 Reviews
Manila Bay

Manila Bay

4.3/5580 Reviews
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Rizal Park

Rizal Park

4.3/5283 Reviews
Robinsons Place Manila

Robinsons Place Manila

4.6/571 Reviews

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Manila, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central

Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central

4.3/5465 Reviews
The Heritage Hotel Manila

The Heritage Hotel Manila

4.3/5800 Reviews
Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA

Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA

4.3/5170 Reviews
Dusit Thani Manila

Dusit Thani Manila

4.5/5330 Reviews
I'm Hotel

I'm Hotel

4.3/5503 Reviews
Swiss-Belhotel Blulane

Swiss-Belhotel Blulane

4.4/51,538 Reviews
Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts

Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts

4.5/5279 Reviews
Citadines Bay City Manila

Citadines Bay City Manila

4.2/5164 Reviews
Ascott Makati

Ascott Makati

4.3/576 Reviews
The Selah Garden Hotel

The Selah Garden Hotel

4.0/5354 Reviews
Ola Hostel Manila

Ola Hostel Manila

4.5/5253 Reviews
Jardin Oriental Suites Ubelt Manila

Jardin Oriental Suites Ubelt Manila

4.2/516 Reviews

What to eat

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Market Cafe

Market Cafe

4.6/55 Reviews
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Buffets
Avg. US$28/person
Dads world buffet

Dads world buffet

4.2/59 Reviews
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Buffets
Avg. US$16/person
Wai Ying Fast Food

Wai Ying Fast Food

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Cantonese Cuisine
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Shawarma Snack Center

Shawarma Snack Center

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Halal
Halal
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Harbor View Restaurant

Harbor View Restaurant

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Ilustrado Restaurant

Ilustrado Restaurant

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Tanabe Japanese Restaurant

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The Aristocrat Restaurant

The Aristocrat Restaurant

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Manila Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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THE PHILIPPINES 3 weeks guide Book your accommodation in part of Manila called Makati, where all the restaurants, street food, and shops are. On the morning of day 2 catch a flight to Coron. After arriving in Coron town, get yourself a bike for around 600 pesos per day. One day will be enough as Coron Island on its own is not really exciting so you won't really need much time for exploring. The best thing about Coron is the surrounding islands around and therefore the Island hopping tours. On day 4 in the morning, you will board the ferry to Palawan, El Nido. It costs around 1760 pesos per person and takes around 5 hours. But it´s worth it because now you are at one of the most spectacular places of this Philipines El Nido is a town on the very north of Palawan Island and is home to many pristine white sandy beaches and chilled vibes. From El Nido on day 7 in the morning join a van going to Puerto Princesa. In Puerto Princesa, you can visit Iwahig Open Prison and treat yourself in some nice accommodation as we did. Cebu Island is where the best waterfalls are. Words can´t describe how much fun it is to hike all the waterfalls levels! On the morning of day 8, you will arrive by plane from Puerto Princesa to Cebu Island. From the airport make your way directly down to Moalboal. That is where all the accommodation and restaurants for tourists are and you will be closer to all the waterfalls and sunrise hikes. Just a 2 hours long ferry ride from Cebu will bring you to Bohol Island. An Island with such unique landscapes has a lot to offer! Rice terraces, sunrise hikes, the chocolate hill, waterfalls, cave... But the main reason for a lot of people going to Bohol is Tarsier. The tiny little monkey-like looking animal is endangered spices and active only during the night. Stunning waterfalls, lovely local people and slow life are waiting for you on Siquijor Island. From Siquijor Island to Siargao - your last stop.

THE PHILIPPINES 3 weeks guide Book your accommodation in part of Manila called Makati, where all the restaurants, street food, and shops are. On the morning of day 2 catch a flight to Coron. After arriving in Coron town, get yourself a bike for around 600 pesos per day. One day will be enough as Coron Island on its own is not really exciting so you won't really need much time for exploring. The best thing about Coron is the surrounding islands around and therefore the Island hopping tours. On day 4 in the morning, you will board the ferry to Palawan, El Nido. It costs around 1760 pesos per person and takes around 5 hours. But it´s worth it because now you are at one of the most spectacular places of this Philipines El Nido is a town on the very north of Palawan Island and is home to many pristine white sandy beaches and chilled vibes. From El Nido on day 7 in the morning join a van going to Puerto Princesa. In Puerto Princesa, you can visit Iwahig Open Prison and treat yourself in some nice accommodation as we did. Cebu Island is where the best waterfalls are. Words can´t describe how much fun it is to hike all the waterfalls levels! On the morning of day 8, you will arrive by plane from Puerto Princesa to Cebu Island. From the airport make your way directly down to Moalboal. That is where all the accommodation and restaurants for tourists are and you will be closer to all the waterfalls and sunrise hikes. Just a 2 hours long ferry ride from Cebu will bring you to Bohol Island. An Island with such unique landscapes has a lot to offer! Rice terraces, sunrise hikes, the chocolate hill, waterfalls, cave... But the main reason for a lot of people going to Bohol is Tarsier. The tiny little monkey-like looking animal is endangered spices and active only during the night. Stunning waterfalls, lovely local people and slow life are waiting for you on Siquijor Island. From Siquijor Island to Siargao - your last stop.

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Best of Manila

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Belmont Hotel Manila near NAIA Terminal 3 MNL

Belmont Hotel Manila near NAIA Terminal 3 MNL

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Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila

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Winford Resort and Casino Manila

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Quest Plus Conference Center, Manila

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The Alpha Suites

The Alpha Suites

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Seda Residences Makati

Seda Residences Makati

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Somerset Central Salcedo Makati

Somerset Central Salcedo Makati

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Citadines Salcedo Makati

Citadines Salcedo Makati

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Citadines Benavidez Makati

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City Garden Grand Hotel

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Aruga Apartments by Rockwell

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Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

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Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA

Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA

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The Linden Suites

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