It is actually hard to speak about the place you grew up. They say that your own place is the place you know the least, and this actually holds true for me haha! Whenever I am being asked by my foreigner friends about where to go and what to eat in Manila (and sometimes they ask where are the Instagram-worthy spots in Manila), I usually can’t think of any place — either there’s a lot, or these places are something that lost its appeal on me simply because I see them everyday. I will make a bad tour guide for my own city, but I’m trying, I promise!
So based on my research and own everyday experiences living in Manila, I was able to list down these Instagram-worthy locations in the city. Please take note that I featured other peoples’ photos here and I will slowly develop this article by attaching my own photos entirely. Enjoy! π
Resorts World Manila
Escolta Street
Jump Yard Indoor Trampoline Park
Manila Central Post Office
Paco Park and Cemetery
The Murals at Bonifacio Global City
Venice Grand Canal Mall
The Metropolitan Theatre
Casino Espanol de Manila
Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA)
Baluarte de San Diego
San Agustin Church and Museum
Fort Santiago
The Spanish Colonial Buildings
Manila City Hall
Rizal Park
Ball Pit Manila
The streets in general, featuring the rad jeepneys
Manila Chinatown/Binondo District
Divisoria Shopping District
Makati Central Business District
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Manila Bay
Eastwood City
SM Mall of Asia
MUSEUMS
Dessert Museum
Art in Island
Yuchengco Museum
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Fine Arts
National Museum of Anthropology
UNIVERSITIES
University of Santo Tomas
University of the Philippines Diliman
De La Salle University
HOTELS/HOSTELS
Garv’s Boutique Hotel
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City Garden Grand Hotel
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West Avenue Suites
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Privato Ortigas
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Pink Manila Hostel
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Junction Hostels
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BGC Hostel Quezon City
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BGC Hostel Manila
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BGC Hostel Makati
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Z Hostel
KL Tower Serviced Residences
RESTAURANTS/CAFES
Y Cafe
Noriter Cafe Manila
Cafe Aquatica
Papa Kim’s Korean Bakery and Cafe
Black Canyon Coffee
Pages and Lattes
Limbaga 77
Tokyo Bubble Tea
Vittos Wine Bar
Hustle Cafe
Diligence Cafe
Stephen’s Brick Oven Pizza
INSTAGRAM-WORTHY SPOTS IN MANILA: Any suggestions?
I hope this list was able to guide you in looking for the most beautiful spots in Manila where you can snap Instagram-worthy posts. If you were able to find more locations that deserve to be added to this list, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Happy travels!
Great list π. Something to look forward to pag-uwi .
That’s nice! Enjoy Manila when you go back! π