Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 churches and shops 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.
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.
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 stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Activities
From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours
Manila: Walled City Intramuros Walking Tour
Express Bamboo Bike Tour inside Intramuros
Manila's Walled City: Intramuros Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
The Peninsula Manila
Savoy Hotel Manila near Airport NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
"Overall good stay, close to NAIA 3, walkable but be prepared for the heat. Staff are very welcoming and helpful, location is close to all restaurants and mall, you can use Grab (local Uber) if you want to go to BGC or MOA. On our second night, guest next door were so loud at 3 am it disrupted our ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
New World Makati Hotel
"It was our third time staying at New world Makati.We had a great time as always.Would certainly recommend a stay here!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Grand Westside Manila Bay
"Great Hotel with excellent breakfast options. Hotel is very clean and Hotel staff is always helpful if you need anything. One of my favorite places around."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Belmont Hotel Manila near NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
"Clran room, breakfast was amazing and staff were friendly and accomodating."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Dusit Thani Manila
"Good service. Property looks old and tired, especially exterior."
Reviewed on 24 May 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.
