Santa Cruz
Manila
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Manila Chinese Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Manila with a stop at Manila Chinese Cemetery. Discover the great live music and shops in this culturally rich area.
Binondo Church
Binondo Church is just one of the places to see in Manila, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
Lucky Chinatown Mall
During your trip to Manila, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lucky Chinatown Mall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
SM City San Lazaro Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at SM City San Lazaro Shopping Center during your trip to Manila. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Winford Manila Resort & Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Winford Manila Resort & Casino during your visit to Manila? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
168 Mall
During your visit to Manila, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 168 Mall. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
Express Bamboo Bike Tour inside Intramuros
Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours
Private Manila Marvels Tour with Personalized Photo Journey
Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Manila: Walled City Intramuros Walking Tour
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Red Planet Manila Binondo
Staff very friendly specially the front desk
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Peninsula Manila
An aging and gorgeous hotel, but a true 5 star hotel, room electronics needs updating, superb service of days of yore
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Savoy Hotel Manila near Airport NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
The rate is way too much.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
New World Makati Hotel
Grand Westside Manila Bay
The hotel was clean and well maintained. The restaurants on site are a bit pricey so we opted to eat elsewhere but a great location and many spots were a short Grab ride (like Uber) away such as Alaya Mall and all their restaurants. It gets extremely busy and check-in time so expect a long wait. ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Dusit Thani Manila
Place was nice and exciting but dated everywhere . Food at Benjarong under qualified to charge too much. Pantry breakfast was amazing. Areas behind the koi pond a bit unkempt and needs cleanup and sprucing and around the property. Water pitcher is environmentally friendly but a bit of a work for ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Binondo
Unique features of Binondo include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Lucky Chinatown Mall or Pasig River while you're exploring the area.
Intramuros
Intramuros is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago while in the area.
Ermita
Manila Metropolitan Theatre and Robinson's Place are top sights in Ermita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at United Nations LRT Station or Central LRT Station to see more sights in the area.
Malate
Travellers choose Malate for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Quirino Avenue LRT Station or Vito Cruz LRT Station and check out top sights like Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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 Downtown
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.
