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! 🙂

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

City Garden Grand Hotel

West Avenue Suites

Privato Ortigas

Pink Manila Hostel

Junction Hostels

BGC Hostel Quezon City

BGC Hostel Manila

BGC Hostel Makati

Z Hostel

KL Tower Serviced Residences

RESTAURANTS/CAFES

Y Cafe