Central Luzon · Philippines
Malolos travel guide
Malolos is a city in Central Luzon, Philippines, home to about 270,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MNL44 km · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Currency
- PHPPhilippine peso
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Language
- English, Filipino, Taglish
About
About Malolos
Malolos [maˈlɔlɔs], officially the City of Malolos (Filipino: Lungsod ng Malolos; Kapampangan: Ciudad/Lakanbalen ning Malolos), is a component city and capital of the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 269,809 people.
The town was burned on the orders of President Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine-American War in 1899 as the Americans approached, but unlike other major population centers in the country, managed to retain a sizeable number of colonial era houses concentrated around Camestisuhan aka Pariancillo District, which was declared a Heritage Town by the government in 2001. Malolos became a legally-designated city in 1999. Today’s Malolos was formed by the merger of two towns divided by the Malolos River.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Malolos
See
- Bulacan Provincial Capitol View Park
- Malolos Cathedral
- Emilio Aguinaldo Monument
- Museo ng Republika ng 1899
- Kalayaan Tree
- Old Malolos City Hall
- Bulacan Provincial Capitol
- Barasoain Church
- Casa Real
- Plaza de la Gobierno Militar
- Santa Isabel de Unggaria Parish Church
Do
- Malolos Sports & Convention Center
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Where to stay
Hotels in Malolos
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| DJ Paradise Hotel | 3.0 km | |
| RedDoorz @ 77 Travellers Inn Malolos Bulacan RedDoorz | 1.4 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Malolos
Malolos has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; August is the wettest, with about 630 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Malolos: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 44 km from the city centre in a straight line; Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 47 km) and Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 58 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) provides access from Manila and Angeles, and exits near Malolos are Tabang and Santa Rita. Tabang exit is best used from Manila, while Santa Rita exit is best used from the north. The MacArthur Highway passes north of Barasoain between Calumpit and Guiguinto. Golden Bee and First North Luzon Transit has buses between Manila and the towns of Paombong and Hagonoy. The main bus stop is on McArthur Highway, near the flyover. These buses do not pass through downtown Malolos but instead pass through Blas F. Ople Diversion Road.
Getting around
Public transportation in Malolos is served by buses, jeepneys, and UV Express AUVs. The city is also served by tricycles, which offer their services on a for-hire basis. Malolos is known for its Karatig Jeepneys which serves as an intra-city public transportation. The name came from the word karatig, which means nearby places or barangays. The Karatig jeepney is the smaller version of the jeepneys which usually have the size of about 3 meters long and can board 8-10 commuters at the back plus 2 passengers in the front seat. Longer models can accommodate about 10-12.
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MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
CRK · Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base
SFS · Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Malolos
Stay safe
Malolos, an entirely low-lying area, frequently gets flooded during the rainy season, with some of its coastal villages in danger of disappearing altogether due to rising sea levels. This problem is exacerbated during typhoons and high tide from Manila Bay.
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Questions
Malolos: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Malolos?
Malolos has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; August is the wettest, with about 630 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Malolos?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 44 km from the city centre in a straight line; Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 47 km) and Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 58 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Malolos?
Philippine peso (PHP).
Nearby
Destinations near Malolos
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.