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
From Manila: 2-Day Buscalan Tour with Apo Whang-od
Private Manila Marvels Tour with Personalized Photo Journey
Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Red Planet Manila Binondo
Staff very friendly specially the front desk
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Savoy Hotel Manila near Airport NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
the room and the view was nice.. the staff was more than kind and helpful. the food and the Buffet was amazing... they get my 5 stars.....
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Grand Westside Manila Bay
Clean hotel and rooms lovely atmosphere
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Dusit Thani Manila
One of the nicest hotels I have stayed at by far.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Belmont Hotel Manila near NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
Kind staff, and a convenient location - just steps away from the Manila Runway bridge to Terminal 3.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
clean room - however. on one occasion they cleaned the room late (around 6pm after requesting for our room to be cleaned). staff - friendly and accommodating breakfast: stayed there for 4 days - it’s the same food all the time. outdoor pool - didn’t use it but many people used it.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
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
SM City Manila and Manila Metropolitan Theatre 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.
Bel-Air
If you're spending some time in Bel-Air, Ayala Triangle Gardens and Century City are top sights worth seeing.
