Where to stay

This is a city filled with great museums and art galleries. Explore them from an excellent range of hotels in the Makati Central Business District. Book a room in the Ayala neighborhood to delve into the exhibits, textile collections, and jewelry at the Ayala Museum. The charming area of Legazpi Village is a great place to stay, featuring hotels within walking distance of the acclaimed fine art and antiques of Leon Gallery. For an upscale trip, choose accommodations in Magallanes Village. It's home to the Drawing Room Gallery, showcasing a range of artistic media by renowned local artists that reflect life in the Philippines.

Makati Avenue, in the Central Business District, is one of the best places to stay for shopping. The nearby Power Plant Mall at Rockwell Center is an elegant hub of high-end boutiques, cosmetic shops, and specialty stores. Nearby is Greenbelt Mall, with shops surrounded by landscaped gardens and koi ponds, offering a break from the action. This mall is also easily accessible from hotels around Legazpi Village. To blend in with the locals, find a hotel near the leafy streets of Salcedo Village. The Salcedo Saturday Market serves gourmet food including Philippine specialties, fresh produce, and homemade products.

Downtown Makati offers plenty of glittering action for night owls and gourmet diners. Stay in Poblacion, the old downtown district and home to the popular Burgos Street. The revamped red-light area offers trendy drinking and dining venues, with rooftop bars and hidden speakeasies. Hotels around Ayala Triangle Gardens put visitors next to a strip of restaurants with cuisine from across the globe, while nearby Makati Avenue has everything from fast-food favorites to pizza joints and fine dining establishments. Enjoy relaxed evenings without the crowds in the exclusive neighborhood of Bel-Air, a hip hangout for drinking and dining, with upscale places to stay.