Guidebook for Makati
Essentials
All the boring but important stuff first - supermarkets, laundries, money exchange, pharmacies, etc.
Fruit. Food. Supplies. Everything you might need for your stay.
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Rustan's Supermarket
Paseo de RoxasFruit. Food. Supplies. Everything you might need for your stay.
Ace Hardware Greenbelt
corner Legazpi Street Hardware, Tools, Cleaning Supplies, etc.
In case you need medical assistance! This is a world class facility. Pricey though so insurance would be a great help.
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Makati Medical Center
In case you need medical assistance! This is a world class facility. Pricey though so insurance would be a great help.
Philippine Airlines Makati Ticket Office
6754 Ayala Avenue In case you need to book flights and plan other travel.
Dry cleaners, a few buildings down. Exit the building entrance on Gallardo street and Right.
Au Beau Blanc
GallardoDry cleaners, a few buildings down. Exit the building entrance on Gallardo street and Right.
Laundry Service across the street. Not the best but the closest. Only have them wash fabrics that are not so sensitive.
Ahyi Laundry
Legazpi StreetLaundry Service across the street. Not the best but the closest. Only have them wash fabrics that are not so sensitive.
Another option for Laundry that is better than Ahyi but a little bit more down the street.
Let's Talk Dirty
101 Dela Rose St Cor Legaspi StAnother option for Laundry that is better than Ahyi but a little bit more down the street.
Foreign Exchange - they're not a bank and they give pretty good rates
Sanry’s Foreign Currency Exchange Inc.
Paseo de RoxasForeign Exchange - they're not a bank and they give pretty good rates
BDO is a Universal Bank should you need to do any banking while on your stay. Their Forex rates aren't great (from experience) but for us locals, their branches and ATMs are everywhere so it's convenience and accessibility that makes them the biggest retail bank in the country.
BDO Perea - Paseo Branch
106 Paseo de RoxasBDO is a Universal Bank should you need to do any banking while on your stay. Their Forex rates aren't great (from experience) but for us locals, their branches and ATMs are everywhere so it's convenience and accessibility that makes them the biggest retail bank in the country.
Pharmacy across the street from the apartment in case you need medicines, vitamins, other first aid items. It also carries a small selection of snacks, drinks, cosmetics, toiletries, etc.
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Mercury Drug
Dela Rosa StreetPharmacy across the street from the apartment in case you need medicines, vitamins, other first aid items. It also carries a small selection of snacks, drinks, cosmetics, toiletries, etc.
7-ELEVEN -- Not about the building but more the 7-Eleven on the ground floor. When you exit Eton Residence Greenbelt Legaspi Street Entrance, make a right, walk past Makati Diamond Hotel. the next building is BSA tower. 7-Eleven will be on your right.
BSA Tower
108 Legazpi Street7-ELEVEN -- Not about the building but more the 7-Eleven on the ground floor. When you exit Eton Residence Greenbelt Legaspi Street Entrance, make a right, walk past Makati Diamond Hotel. the next building is BSA tower. 7-Eleven will be on your right.
Western Union
Paseo de RoxasIf you need to wire or receive money!
Shopping
Greenbelt Mall
Legazpi StreetIt has everything you could ever need.
Glorietta
Palm DriveAnother massive mall complex!
Adora
Fancy department store for upscale, luxury, curated finds.
An affordable department store that carries literally everything from clothes to souvenirs.
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Landmark Department Store
Civic DriveAn affordable department store that carries literally everything from clothes to souvenirs.
No shopping trip is complete without a stop at Greenhills. Make an afternoon of it, you can easily spend hours here. Make sure you ask for a discount.
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Greenhills Mall
1502 Ortigas AveNo shopping trip is complete without a stop at Greenhills. Make an afternoon of it, you can easily spend hours here. Make sure you ask for a discount.
Another Shopping mall but I promise this one is nice. Upscale, small and has a great expat community that lives around here. Very fancy, cosmopolitan and safe.
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Powerplant Mall
Power Plant Mall Hidalgo DriveAnother Shopping mall but I promise this one is nice. Upscale, small and has a great expat community that lives around here. Very fancy, cosmopolitan and safe.
Recommended with caution because you could either love or hate this place. It's a building filled with stalls, shops selling literally anything and everything. These stalls supply stores and do sell in volume so it can be chaotic as other businesses come here to source for goods. Bring cash and your best negotiation skills. You don't have to buy in bulk but always ask for a discount!
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168 Shopping Mall
918 Soler StRecommended with caution because you could either love or hate this place. It's a building filled with stalls, shops selling literally anything and everything. These stalls supply stores and do sell in volume so it can be chaotic as other businesses come here to source for goods. Bring cash and your best negotiation skills. You don't have to buy in bulk but always ask for a discount!
Parks & Nature
Just a cute park if you're missing the trees and greenery.
On SUNDAY MORNINGS there is a food market hidden in the grounds. It is called Legaspi Village Market. Make sure you go!
Historic Park that used to be an airport in the 1930's. It is called as such because of its triangular shape. The avenues that border it used to be the runways. If the weather is nice you could go for a run here.
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Ayala Dreiecksgärten
Cor Ayala AveHistoric Park that used to be an airport in the 1930's. It is called as such because of its triangular shape. The avenues that border it used to be the runways. If the weather is nice you could go for a run here.
You have to plan in advance when you come here because they limit the visitors to maintain the environment. Make sure you get a booking time on their website. Go for an early time because there's not a lot of coverage on this hike.
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Masungi Georeserve
You have to plan in advance when you come here because they limit the visitors to maintain the environment. Make sure you get a booking time on their website. Go for an early time because there's not a lot of coverage on this hike.
Legazpi Active Park
RadaDrinks & Nightlife
Z Hostel
5660 Don PedroSmall rooftop bar. Gets crowded but has a nice scene.
Yes Please
11th AvenueSo fun, this place!
I enjoy the music here, they're usually playing hits from the 90's which really makes for a fun not so early night. The lines can be long so come early or get a table, they are not so expensive.
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Early Night?
5thI enjoy the music here, they're usually playing hits from the 90's which really makes for a fun not so early night. The lines can be long so come early or get a table, they are not so expensive.
Sightseeing
It's the old walled city of Manila leftover from the Spanish Era. The best way to enjoy Intramuros is through a walking tour with CARLOS CELDRAN. Google him and book a slot. Worth it.
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Intramuros
It's the old walled city of Manila leftover from the Spanish Era. The best way to enjoy Intramuros is through a walking tour with CARLOS CELDRAN. Google him and book a slot. Worth it.
Rizal-Park
Jose Rizal, our national hero is buried here.
Entertainment & Activities
Greenbelt 3 Cinema
3 Greenbelt DrBuy tickets in advance online.
Casino, if that's your thing. There's also a nightclub, shops and restaurants here.
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City of Dreams Manila - Integriertes Resort, Hotel & Casino
Roxas BoulevardCasino, if that's your thing. There's also a nightclub, shops and restaurants here.
I know it says museum but it is more a "discovery center" as its exhibits are educational (science, physics, etc). No art or culture here, all fun things for kids.
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Das Mind Museum
3rd AvenueI know it says museum but it is more a "discovery center" as its exhibits are educational (science, physics, etc). No art or culture here, all fun things for kids.
It's the only aquarium in Metro Manila which honestly is shabby in comparison to international aquariums. It was much better when it newly opened but over the years it just hasn't really been maintained. It's also small so you could probably go through all the exhibits in an hour or two.
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Manila Ocean Park
It's the only aquarium in Metro Manila which honestly is shabby in comparison to international aquariums. It was much better when it newly opened but over the years it just hasn't really been maintained. It's also small so you could probably go through all the exhibits in an hour or two.
The biggest casino in the Philippines at the moment. Doesn't compare to Vegas but it's pink, new and popular with those who like to roll the dice.
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Okada Manila
New Seaside DriveThe biggest casino in the Philippines at the moment. Doesn't compare to Vegas but it's pink, new and popular with those who like to roll the dice.
Arts & Culture
It's a shame Manila's not too into Arts and Culture but definitely check out the AYALA MUSEUM and have a drink at M Cafe afterwards. M Cafe turns into a lively scene in the evenings. Don't miss it!
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Ayala-Museum
corner Dela Rosa Street It's a shame Manila's not too into Arts and Culture but definitely check out the AYALA MUSEUM and have a drink at M Cafe afterwards. M Cafe turns into a lively scene in the evenings. Don't miss it!