Intramuros Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Intramuros
Popular places to visit
Manila Cathedral
This important centre of worship has remained at the spiritual heart of Manila for over five centuries.
Fort Santiago
This former military base hides some dark secrets, but is now enjoying happier times as a memorial to a national hero.
San Agustin Church
You can find out about the history of Manila with a stop at San Agustin Church. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
Casa Manila Museum
This lavishly appointed mansion offers an intriguing glimpse of 19th-century domestic life in Manila.
Philippine Presidents' Gallery
Enjoy an outing to Philippine Presidents' Gallery during your stay in Manila. Visit the shops and churches in this culturally rich area.
Baluarte de San Andres
Step back in time on a walking tour of this historic fortification with impressive views over Manila.
Activities
From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
Manila: Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour
1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!)
Intramuros Walking Tour by Don't Skip Manila
Our pick of the best Intramuros Hotel Deals
The Peninsula Manila
The staff really friendly but it takes forever before we get our orders. So disorganized, need more training.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
Great staff, clean rooms, excellent service.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Grand Westside Manila Bay
Everything, except twenty quid is a lot for breafast when it's all cold - which is such a shame, because it was really good!!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Savoy Hotel Manila near Airport NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
Location was amazing, staff was responsive and courteous, rooms are clean and well maintained, amenities could be better.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Dusit Thani Manila
Some rooms need to but all the staff/employees are courteous.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
City Garden GRAND Hotel
Hotel buffet is better than Hotel Savoy. Rooms were clean and smelled nice. Only complaint is that the elevators are slow and always packed with people.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Intramuros
Ermita
National Museum of Fine Arts 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 Manila Zoo.
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.
Legazpi Village
While visiting Legazpi Village, you might make a stop by sights like Greenbelt Shopping Mall and Ayala Center.
Barangay 76
While visiting Barangay 76, you might make a stop by sights like SM Mall of Asia and The Mall of Asia Bay Area Amusement Park.
Mall of Asia Complex
If you're spending some time in Mall of Asia Complex, SM Mall of Asia and The Mall of Asia Bay Area Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.
