Quezon City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Quezon City featuring a garden and a square or plaza
Quezon City
Quezon City featuring forests
Quezon City featuring a garden and a statue or sculpture
Quezon City featuring a statue or sculpture

The most populated city in Metro Manila is also one of the most exciting, with iconic monuments, glittering malls and scenic escapes.

Travel the breadth of Quezon City and you will pass districts with all kinds of food to sample, exciting entertainment hubs and even serene pockets of nature. This multifaceted destination promises art galleries, stylish shopping malls and captivating historic sights. To get to the heart of Metro Manila, visit Quezon City.

Discover a city that was designed and intended as a new capital for the Philippines. President Manuel L. Quezon commissioned the building of a city named after him in 1938, making this district one of the newest parts of Metro Manila.

Head straight to the heart of the city in Quezon Memorial Circle. This national park features a famous monument to its namesake president, as well as a play area for children.

Visit the QCX Museum, which has interactive exhibits dedicated to the social history of the region. Use the interactive tablets found throughout the museum to learn about the legacy of President Quezon.

Sample the flavors of the Philippines in Maginhawa, the food center of Quezon City. This constantly evolving neighborhood offers a plethora of restaurants serving both tasty Filipino and international dishes. Alternate between its street food trucks and buzzing casual restaurants for a culinary exploration of Metro Manila’s food scene.

Escape from the constant bustle of the city into La Mesa Eco Park. Cycle around shaded paths that circle a lake or hike across the forests here. This park is rather vast and some travelers hire guides to help show them around.

Become part of a painting at Art in Island. This unique gallery gives visitors the chance to pose in 3-D paintings for eye-catching photos. It is worth setting aside several hours to enjoy every aspect of this fun museum.

Quezon City is one of the northernmost cities in Metro Manila. Ride the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) from Manila City to reach the city center. Public transport systems run throughout the city.

Go to Quezon City between November and May for the best weather and festive celebrations.

Where to stay in Quezon City

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Cubao

Consider a visit to Ali Mall and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Cubao. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Cubao Station or Araneta Center-Cubao LRT Station.

Cubao
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Eastwood

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Eastwood. You might consider stopping by Eastwood Mall while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Eastwood
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Diliman

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

While you're in Diliman, take in top sights like Quezon Memorial Circle or U.P. Town Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Quezon Avenue Station or GMA-Kamuning Station.

Diliman
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Novaliches

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

When in Novaliches, you can plan a visit to SM City Fairview and SM North EDSA, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Novaliches
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Fairview

When in Fairview, you can plan a visit to Iglesia ni Cristo Chapel and La Mesa Eco Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fairview
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Bagong Pag-asa

3/5(1 area review)

While you're in Bagong Pag-asa, take in top sights like SM North EDSA and jump on the metro at North Avenue Station to see more of the city.

Bagong Pag-asa
Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa
Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa
4 out of 5
SM City N EDSA Com, EDSA Cnr No Av., Barangay Bagong Pag-Asa, Quezon City, Manila
The price is NZ$160 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$160
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Quezon City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
"Clean and spacious. The staff are helpful and attentive. Good breakfast with plenty of choices."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa
Solaire Resort North
Solaire Resort North
5 out of 5
1 Solaire Way, Vertis North Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
The price is NZ$283 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$283
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Quezon City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions SM North EDSA and Smart Araneta Coliseum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"Location is great! Very clean and amazing staff! The food court has opportunities! Ran out of food many nights and the bake goods are poor quality, very tasteless and dry! Coffee quality needs to be improved! Maybe add a Starbucks and Mary grace !"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Solaire Resort North
Seda Vertis North
Seda Vertis North
4.5 out of 5
Astra cor. Lux Drives, Vertis North, Quezon City
The price is NZ$195 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$195
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quezon City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (701 reviews)
"Hospitality and cleanliness"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Seda Vertis North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Sentinel Residences
The Sentinel Residences
2.5 out of 5
528 EDSA, Quezon City
Stay at this condo in Quezon City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions SM North EDSA and Smart Araneta Coliseum ...
7.8/10 Good! (37 reviews)
"Affordable and easy for transportation"

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

The Sentinel Residences
The Studio 87 Residences
The Studio 87 Residences
3 out of 5
87 Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Quezon City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions SM North EDSA and Smart ...
7.8/10 Good! (27 reviews)
Aircon refused
"I am a repeat visitor. My previous stays were very satisfactory. However, for this stay, on my last night, the aircon did not function well (it remains on a fan setting). The housekeeper voluntarily installed an electric fan in the room, but i have to turn it off at night because i dont like to sleep ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

The Studio 87 Residences
Studio Luxe In Princeton Residences
Studio Luxe In Princeton Residences
3 out of 5
Aurora Blvd. New Manila, Quezon City
Stay at this 3-star condo in Quezon City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions SM North EDSA and Smart Araneta Coliseum ...
7.4/10 Good! (29 reviews)
"There was a brownout, they only used the generator at night. We had one single light, no air conditioning, couldn't even charge our cellphone. Roach infested. I highly recommend no one ever stays here."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2024

Studio Luxe In Princeton Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Quezon City

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
5
5 - Excellent 16%
4 - Good
17
4 - Good 55%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 10%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

David

Quezon City is a bit dirty and very noisey, but i found it really enjoyable and fairly safe to walk around. With good transportation and great shopping malls. I will be back.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Walked every morning for exercise and heaps of scattered rubbish every where.

4/5 - Good

L.B.

Quezon city is very easy and accessible in any place you go around metro Manila and even in the provinces. The only problem is heavy traffic everywhere.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lots of eating establishments in and around the area.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Too crowded, too noisy, too dirty

5/5 - Excellent

FerdieTamayo

Quezon City centrally located has everything you need from great restaurants, shopping, fashion and a lot more.

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