A concierge that already knows Manila
NUM holds 92,859 places in and around Manila. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Three of us in Binondo Saturday around 11. Can you plan a food crawl on Ongpin Street?
Three Binondo food crawl routes that start near Ongpin Street at 11. Want me to book a guide?
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What is in the Manila directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Manila at a glance
Manila is the capital, on the east shore of Manila Bay, and the core of a metro region of about 14 million people. The Spanish built the walled city of Intramuros from 1571. Visitors come for its Spanish-era history and its food.
Known for
Intramuros and Fort Santiago
The Spanish walled city, begun in 1571, with Fort Santiago at its northwest tip, where the river meets the bay.
San Agustin Church Simbahan ng San Agustin
Completed in 1607, the oldest surviving building in Manila and part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing of baroque churches.
Binondo
Founded in 1594 and often called the world's oldest Chinatown; Ongpin Street is the center of its food crawls.
Manila Cathedral Katedral ng Maynila
Seat of the Archdiocese of Manila inside Intramuros, rebuilt and reopened in 1958; Pope Francis said mass there in 2015.
Adobo
Often called the unofficial national dish: pork or chicken simmered in vinegar, soy sauce and garlic, served with rice.
Getting there
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) lies between Pasay and Parañaque, about 7 km south of Manila proper. UBE Express point-to-point buses run to Manila, Makati, Quezon City and other cities. Ride-hailing pickups are at Terminal 3's parking building. There is no direct rail link.
Getting around
LRT Line 1, LRT Line 2 and MRT Line 3 cover main corridors. Point-to-point buses, taxis and ride-hailing apps fill the gaps.
When to go
The dry season runs from late December to early April. The wet season covers the rest of the year, and typhoons usually come from June to September.
Local tip
The nearest train station, LRT Line 1's Ninoy Aquino Avenue, is about 1.5 km from Terminal 1 with no direct link. Most visitors take a bus or car instead.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Manila
Intramuros and Fort SantiagoPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 
BinondoPhoto: Diego Delso · Public domain 
Manila CathedralPhoto: Patrickroque01 · CC BY-SA 4.0 
AdoboPhoto: Joy D. Ganaden · CC BY-SA 4.0 
ManilaPhoto: Judgefloro · Public domain 
ManilaPhoto: Jonashtand · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where NUM looks in Manila
Districts NUM covers here.
- Quezon City
- Makati
- Taguig City
- Pasay
- Mandaluyong
- Pasig
- Caloocan
- San Juan
- Malabon
- Parañaque
- Navotas
How NUM works in Manila
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
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It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Manila
How many restaurants does NUM know in Manila?
8,758 in and around Manila, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Manila?
Yes: 5,620 street-food spots and 224 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Manila?
NUM knows 5,923 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
How do I get from NAIA to Makati or the city?
Take a UBE Express point-to-point bus or a ride-hailing car from Terminal 3's parking building. There is no direct train.
When is typhoon season?
Typhoons usually come from June to September, during the wet season.
What language can I message NUM in for Manila?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Manila
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended
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