Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Lucky Chinatown Mall
During your trip to Manila, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lucky Chinatown Mall. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Manila Chinese Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Manila with a stop at Manila Chinese Cemetery. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral 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.
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.
Manila North Cemetery
You can find out about the history of Manila with a stop at Manila North Cemetery. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Activities
From Manila: Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour w/ Guide
From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!)
Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros
Manila: Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Red Planet Manila Binondo
Excellent
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central
The staff!! This hotel had so much heart. The best service and friendliest staff. Great hospitality. Room itself was good. A bit minimal and older but great bed and sleep. Clean as well
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Peninsula Manila
Quiet, great atmosphere- good location - gem to stay at
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
Staff were very nice & helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Grand Westside Manila Bay
Clean room, good buffet breakfast and staff were great and able to accommodate our late check out
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Savoy Hotel Manila near Airport NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
Very hospitable staff and delicious food .
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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
National Museum of Fine Arts and SM City Manila 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.
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.
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- Resort in R. Papa LRT Station
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- Apartments in Blumentritt LRT Station
- Manila Cathedral
- Fort Santiago
- Rizal Park
- Sm City Manila
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
- Quirino Grandstand
- La Loma Catholic Cemetery
- Manila Ocean Park
- Manila City Hall
- Quezon Bridge
- Intramuros Holidays
- Golden Mosque
- Casa Manila Museum
- Baluarte de San Andres
- Memorare Manila Monument
- Quiapo Church
- Santa Cruz Holidays
- National Library of the Philippines
- Manila Doctors Hospital
- Bonsai Library and Museum
- Lucky Chinatown Mall
- Arroceros Forest Park
- Plaza Moriones
- 168 Mall
- National Museum Planetarium
- Central Post Office
- Plaza Miranda
- Visit Socorro
- Visit Valenzuela
- Visit Nayong Kanluran
- Visit Brgy. 719
- Visit Santa Mesa
- Visit La Loma
- Visit National Capital Region
- Visit Bago Bantay
- Visit Tondo
- Visit Malate
- Visit Quezon City
- Visit Quiapo
- Visit Sampaloc
- Visit Guadalupe Nuevo
- Visit Mandaluyong
- Visit San Andres Bukid
- Visit Navotas
- Visit Wack-Wack Greenhills
- Visit Makati Central Business District
- Visit Paco
- Visit Ermita
- Visit Bel-Air
- Visit Makati
- Visit Binondo
- Visit Balintawak
- Visit Pandacan
- Visit Cubao
- Visit Intramuros
- Visit Makati Downtown
- Visit Malabon
