5 Days in Pasay: What to Do and See in Pasay

Day 1 | Morning

The Dessert Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Sat-Sun,10:00am-8:30pm;Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 799 PHP

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1st floor of S Maison Shopping Center, Conrad Hotel Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

The Manila Dessert Museum has a total of 8 dessert themed exhibition areas with different styles. There are ice creams composed of balloons, and rainbow arches in the shape of cotton candy. From soft sweet cotton candy to giant donut slides, various bright colors, Art installations with different shapes make visitors feel as if they have entered a dreamy fairy tale world. The dessert exhibition areas with sweet decorations are also very suitable for taking photos. Come here with friends to take beautiful photos and share them with everyone. There are guides in each exhibition area to introduce you to the fun facts related to desserts, and you can also taste delicious desserts.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Dessa Rivera: The Dessert Museum isn’t really a museum but a pastel-hued attraction dedicated to candy and sweets. Located in swanky S Maison Mall at the base of Conrad Hotel Manila, it opened its doors on 10 February 2018 and boasts eight themed rooms, each inspired by a different confection like donuts, marshmallows, and gummy bears. For PHP 799 (PHP 699 if you purchase tickets online), tour-goers get a two-hour curated tour of the museum along with up to 6 free desserts.

Trip.com User: If you are looking for a instagram worthy attractions, this should be on your list! 8 attractions with free dessert! Not just your eyes are full but also your tummy!

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting The Dessert Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to Star City.

Star City

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,4:00pm-10:30pm;Open on Fri,Sun,2:00pm-10:30pm;Open on Sat,2:00pm-11:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: CCP Complex, Sotto Corner Jalandoni Street, 1300 Roxas Blvd, Pasay

StarCity is an amusement park in Pasay City, conveniently located in the city center. The park has a wide area and rich amusement facilities, which are very popular among local people.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Virgo04: Star City is a 35,000 m² amusement park in Pasay, Philippines. It is located in the reclaimed area of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, part of Bay City. The facility is owned by Star Parks Corporation, a subsidiary of Elizalde Holdings Corporation.

CLAD: We went when it was newly opened after the pandemic. Lines were not that long and we fully enjoyed the rides and attractions! We hope you'll enjoy yours too!

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Star City? Conrad Manila is one of your top choices.

Conrad Manila

Modern, dynamic and luxurious, Conrad Manila is the perfect choice for the modern-day business and leisure travelers. Set in the center of the developing area in Manila Bay, the hotel boasts close proximity to local attractions, the business district and the airport.Conrad Manila offers 347 beautiful Filipino influenced guest rooms equipped with WiFi access, Bluetooth-enabled entertainment technology, espresso machines and hydrotherapy rain showers. Our suites and executive rooms offer great views, plus access to the Executive Lounge with complimentary breakfast and refreshments. For extra space and privacy select a luxurious Presidential Suite with a spacious outdoor terrace, a private swimming pool and stunning Manila Bay views.At the end of the day luxuriate with a selection of nourishing body rituals, massages and facials at the spa, with special treatments available for couples. The Health Club at Conrad Manila embraces the latest in fitness equipment and offers personal training, aerobics and fitness classes. Inspired by the coastal seas of the Philippines, our infinity swimming pool is coral shaped with separate sections for kids and adults.The hotel also features a Grand Ballroom, flexible meeting space and two main restaurants with Asian-inspired cuisine and unobstructed views of Manila Bay.

Day 2 | Morning

Upside Down Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,11:00am-9:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Philippines,Pasay,Roxas Boulevard,1300

UpsideDownMuseum inverts various space designs, such as living room, bedroom, kitchen, study, piano room and Penang's historic streetscape, etc., to stimulate the visual sense of wrong space. Here you can play unlimited creative space, capture your whimsy, interesting and funny photos.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Exciting and thrilling place which is so much worth your money! I suggest going with as many people as possible to maximize enjoyment with your loved ones. It’s small but is sure is enough for a half day of entertainment. CON: 1) Parking area around the museum is a rough road with a lot of deep holes, and transport would not be easy for those who doesn’t have their own vehicle. 2) The pathway to the toilet inside the museum is scary, dirty and can be improved.

Travel_Ann: Their staff is very accommodating and very patient in giving us instructions to project during our pictorials. It is so much fun as a child at heart. Very unique and amusing when the results of our pictures came out. just bring your best camera or smartphone for more great snaps.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: The Mall of Asia Bay Area Amusement Park.

The Mall of Asia Bay Area Amusement Park

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-10:00pm;Open on Sat-Sun,10:00am-11:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Pasay, Luzon, Philippines

Manila Bay is an excellent place to watch the sunset. The construction of TheMallofAsiaBayAreaAmusementPark allows children to have a place to play. Ferris wheel, bungee jumping, merry-go-round, high-altitude falling and other projects are available for people with different preferences.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Win Bkk: A gigantic mall that has everything you want. The problem is whether you can find it! It has a transport terminal right in front.

Trip.com User: the view in the seaside is very nice and have a lot of things to do like bar hopping ang its like amusement park

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hilton Hotel Manila (Multi Use) is the best places.

Hilton Hotel Manila (Multi Use)

Nestled in the Resorts World Manila complex, the metro＇s biggest integrated resort, the hotel is adjacent the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 and close to major commercial districts. We are easily accessible to the Manila Bayside via the NAIA Expressway, and the Makati business center by the Metro Manila Skyway. Enjoy stylish accommodations, exceptional amenities, unparalleled dining options, and premier meeting rooms, including an elegant ballroom for social and business events.

Day 3 | Morning

Mall of Asia Arena

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Mall of Asia Complex, J.W. Diokno Blvd, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines

MallofAsiaArena, a large shopping mall located in Bay City, Pasay City, Philippines, close to SM Central Business Park, at the southern end of Manila Bay and EDSA. As it is a large and complete mall, MoA is known to every Filipino. They have department stores, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. They have big and secure parking and the hotel is just around the corner.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Kuro: this mall have everthing you need here , enjoy the shoppe and also various food available here ..... the mall behind you can see the beautiful sea along with entertainment park .... the size of mall is really vast , you can spend all day here shop until you and your wallet die ....... some part of the mall may be under construction and a bit old thou ...

Hanna Louise Plaza: Went to this place for a Starbucks drink after being in the province for so long. They don't have it there unfortunately. Anyways, this mall is always one of my favorite go-to because of its vast area and multiple attrations, food, entertainment and more!

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Mall of Asia Arena, don’t forget pay a visit to SM MOA Eye.

SM MOA Eye

Location: San Miguel by the Bay, Marina Way, Pasay City, Philippines

This Ferris wheel has a stylish appearance and is very suitable for couples to travel and have fun with parents and children. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while riding the Ferris wheel.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Dessa Rivera: Crowded, but still, the place is well regulated. You can see guards from one spot to another. the comfort room one near the escalator connecting to the mall, when we got there to start with the rides and games, we saw it was open, and people were using it. we were able to take a pee comfortably in the restroom beside 7/11 

NinaVF: 360 view of Manila! Strategically located in one of the biggest mall in Asia (MOA)

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious SM MOA Eye, Sheraton Manila Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Sheraton Manila Hotel

A brimming landmark right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, Sheraton Manila Hotel is your gateway to experience authentic Filipino hospitality. Located at the forefront of the first integrated entertainment complex, Resorts World Manila, roadways leading to Manila’s business and cultural districts are few steps away. Find the perfect space to relax in our stylish, flexible 393 guest rooms that includes suites, lofts and deluxe with private gardens. Indulge in both global and local flavors in our S Kitchen or opt for a fancy Korean barbecue dining in Oori. For the quick transit, enjoy multitude of spa treatments or stay fit while having a view of the huge resort-style outdoor pool. While you do business, kids can play and learn in the Kid’s Club. Set up your business hub in our ColLab co-working space and stage your events in our modern meeting rooms or elegant ballroom. Your travels are connected and inspired here with us.

Day 4 | Morning

NAIA Terminal 2 Parking Lot

Location: Pasay City, Philippines

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ro00672606: Wide place, and has a safest parking near the most airports, the area is very secure, good ambiance very accessible to high way, and conveniently has a store nearby the area

khenjess: malawak at maganda ang serbisyo nila

Day 4 | Afternoon

SMX Convention Center Manila nearby is the top choice before you leave NAIA Terminal 2 Parking Lot and hit the road.

SMX Convention Center Manila

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Ln, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines

SMXConventionCenter is a large modern exhibition center. Offering 4 exhibition halls, 5 function rooms and 14 meeting rooms, SMX Manila is ideal for international exhibitions, large-scale trade events, industry conferences, and corporate and social events, with a total of 21,000 square meters of leasable space that can accommodate Spectators of any item 18,000 attend 1o's exclusive session.

Reviews from Real Guests:

wander nean: SMX convetion center is a great place. Differenf seminars, coventions, bazzar and other activities I participated since it started. My friend attended the toycon here where she captured this beautiful set of Sailormoon collection. I love it!

Zell: I went to smx convention center for an event. and if i'm not mistaken it was 2019 before pandemic. #powercity #model

Day 4 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at SMX Convention Center Manila? Manila Marriott Hotel is one of your top choices.

Manila Marriott Hotel

Travel brilliantly here at the Manila Marriott Hotel. Set against the backdrop of the Resorts World complex in the Philippines' capital city, just moments from the airport, our hotel will dazzle you with its spacious accommodations and unparalleled services. Immaculately designed rooms and suites offer luxurious touches like 40-inch flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms with jetted tubs. Gaze out at the adjoining 18-hole Villamor Golf Course, or upgrade to an Executive level hotel room and enjoy access to our Lounge during your time here in Manila. We offer several delicious dining options at the hotel, including CRU Steakhouse; additional amenities, like our on-site spa and gym, will help you feel both energized and relaxed. If you're visiting the Philippines for work, you can make use of our full-service business center and flexible event space. And with the casinos and entertainment of Resorts World at your doorstep, you'll certainly never be bored. Book your stay today at the Manila Marriott Hotel.

Day 5 | Morning

Runway Manila

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Andrews Avenue, Pasay, Luzon 1309, Philippines

RunwayManila is located in Pasay, Philippines, with a strategic location and very convenient transportation. The appearance design is novel and unique, and it is an important passage connecting the airport platform and the hotel.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Superb! I love the lights and the infrastructure. The free ride has been helpful to elderly and parents carrying children. Great place to take pictures too.

Bananangchucha: Net & clean and its a very huge area where you can rest while waiting your boarding gate to opened so you can proceed your flight.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Centennial Clock nearby is the top choice before you leave Runway Manila and hit the road.

Centennial Clock

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Roxas Boulevard

The Centennial Clock is an old clock with a long history that has witnessed the historical changes of the city.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Virgo04: Located across the street from Rizal Park, the clock stands alone on a plaza across the street. I respect the significance to its symbolic presence commemorating PI history but the structure and its location understates that symbolic significance. It was worth crossing the street to examine up close for a minute or two while ruminating about the sacrifices made by Mr. Rizal and others for PI independence as I continued my walk to the park behind it.

LoveTraveled: It is really wide, good for jogging and walking. Either night or morning, it is good to visit here. Visit now!

Day 5 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Centennial Clock? Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila is one of your top choices.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel is a luxury hotel located around 20 minutes by car from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Roxas Boulevard, a waterfront promenade along Manila Bay, is located near the hotel. Guests can make their way there and go on a walk while watching the sunset. Additionally, SM Mall of Asia is located close by as well, assuring the shopping needs of every guest are met.
The comfortable guest rooms are designed with elegant simplicity, merging warm tones with traditional Filipino design elements. Guest rooms are equipped with work desks, safes, coffee and tea making facilities, Wi-Fi, and cable televisions. Some rooms feature private balconies with bay or city views, ensuring guests are able to get the most out of their stay in Manila.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.