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Where to Stay in Manila

Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Manila for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL).

City
Manila
Airport
MNL
Nightly range
$40–$450+
Best area
Intramuros (Walled City)

Best neighborhoods to stay in Manila

Intramuros (Walled City)

60 min from MNL

Spanish colonial fortress — Fort Santiago and San Agustín Church. Hire a bamboo bike for ₱200/hr.

Binondo (Chinatown)

60 min from MNL

World's oldest Chinatown (1594). Fried siopao and pancit bihon from street hawkers.

BGC (Bonifacio Global City)

60 min from MNL

Modern upscale district with art installations, rooftop bars, and the best malls in Southeast Asia.

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Eat here

Lechon (spit-roasted pig) at Lydia's Lechon in the airport vicinity — the Philippines' greatest dish.

Local tip

NAIA has four terminals — Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4 are not connected and require going through security each time. Confirm which terminal your connections use before planning a layover.

Getting to your hotel from MNL

Pre-book a fixed-price arrival transfer if you're landing late or with kids — saves the arrivals queue and locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Manila (MNL)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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