Makati

Travel Guide
Makati
This lively district in Manila is the place to come for upscale shopping, eclectic dining and entertainment complexes. 

Enjoy some serious retail therapy in the upscale malls of Makati City or visit some of Manila’s finest museums. Although the area is one of the most densely populated in the world, it still offers stunning green spaces to escape to as well as an 18-hole golf course. You’ll find food from across the world in the many food courts and restaurant quarters and in the evenings, join the cosmopolitan mix of expatriates and locals in the lively bars. 

Shoppers flock here from across the Philippines and beyond to indulge in the luxury boutiques found in Ayala Centre. Even if you don’t plan to splurge, it is worth going for a look at the sheer decadence on display in the shop windows. The displays by some of the most well known brands in the world are works of art in their own right. Explore three of the most popular malls,  Glorietta, Greenbelt and Power Plant. 

Find out about the rich history of the Philippines when you visit the Ayala Museum. This traces the country’s roots from pre-colonial times to the present day and also contains a vast range of Filipino art. Head to the Yuchengco Museum, which showcases the diverse art collection of Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco. 

If the hustle and bustle of the metropolis leaves you in need of some space, head to Greenbelt Park. It also contains a peaceful chapel, popular with local worshippers. To enjoy more of the outdoors, head to the Circuit Makati and San Lazaro racecourses for a day at the races or watch a match at the Manila Polo Centre.

Most of the malls and other sights in Makati city are easily reached on foot or by bus. The metro is the quickest way to get from here to other areas in Manila. When night comes, head to the entertainment districts to enjoy international cuisine with the locals and expatriates who call this unique city home.

Where to stay in Makati

Makati

Makati Central Business District

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Makati Central Business District. Make a stop by Ayala Triangle Gardens or Greenbelt Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.

Makati Central Business District
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Makati Downtown

4/5(53 area reviews)

Makati Downtown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Power Plant Mall and Century City while in the area.

Makati Downtown
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San Lorenzo

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

If you're spending time in San Lorenzo, check out sights like Greenbelt Shopping Mall or Ayala Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ayala Station or Magallanes Station.

San Lorenzo
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Poblacion

If you're spending some time in Poblacion, Power Plant Mall and Century City are top sights worth seeing.

Poblacion
Manila showing a cemetery

Bel-Air

4/5(10 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bel-Air, Ayala Triangle Gardens and Century City are top sights worth seeing.

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Legazpi Village

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

While visiting Legazpi Village, you might make a stop by sights like Greenbelt Shopping Mall and Ayala Center.

Legazpi Village
City Garden GRAND Hotel
City Garden GRAND Hotel
5 out of 5
8008 Makati Avenue corner, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati, Manila
The price is RM458 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
RM458
per night
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Makati. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Location , and surroundings."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

City Garden GRAND Hotel
Dusit Thani Manila
Dusit Thani Manila
5 out of 5
Arnaiz Ave, Ayala Center, Makati, Manila
The price is RM501 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
RM501
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makati. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,488 reviews)
"Need to upgrade some appliances like fridge, phone plugs, bathroom sink, bathroom shower room plugs & carpets inside the room. Other than that it’s nice hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Dusit Thani Manila
Makati Shangri-La, Manila
Makati Shangri-La, Manila
5 out of 5
Ayala Street and Makati Avenue, Makati, Manila
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM641 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
RM641
per night
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makati. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions SM Mall of Asia and Newport World Resorts are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay, will be staying again in the future if there is the option."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Makati Shangri-La, Manila
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Citadines Salcedo Makati
Citadines Salcedo Makati
4 out of 5
148 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati, Manila
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Makati. Enjoy free parking, WiFi, and a children's pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (374 reviews)
"Very kind, helpful and accommodating crew. My second time and will still choose to stay here next time."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

Citadines Salcedo Makati
Ascott Makati
Ascott Makati
5 out of 5
Glorietta 4, Ayala Centre, Makati, Manila
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Makati. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (927 reviews)
"we went back to stay for one night before our flight back overseas! loved this hotel since 2018!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Ascott Makati
Seda Residences Makati
Seda Residences Makati
4 out of 5
Ayala Ave corner Amorsolo and Salcedo St, Legazpi Village, Makati
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Makati. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a children's pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"great location in makati and the bfast buffet was awesome"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2024

Seda Residences Makati
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Makati

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3/5 - Okay

Steve
29 Feb 2020

Market market and is a better location in terms of restaurants and better accessibility. Clean and easy pavement to walk on. Directly around hotel and a few street easy to walk after that it can be harder to walk safely around and catch transport etc

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Feb 2020

Enjoyable stay in Makati.

5/5 - Excellent

Ivan
13 Feb 2020

Makati is a great area for shopping and there are a lot of restaurants in the greenbelt area. Compred to other parts of old Manila, Makati is probably a bit more expensive.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
22 Jan 2020

The greenbelt shopping district is first class, Makati has a great night life, as well as pleasant things to do in the day time.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
19 Jan 2020

Good clean and different to another city in the Philippines.The only thing bad is the hotel . Dushit thani

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
16 Jan 2020

Parts of Makati are extremely good and others extremely bad.