Metro Manila · Philippines
Where to stay in Marikina
Marikina is a city in Metro Manila, Philippines, home to about 471,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MNL18 km · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Currency
- PHPPhilippine peso
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Language
- English, Filipino, Taglish
About
About Marikina
Marikina (), officially the City of Marikina (Filipino: Lungsod ng Marikina), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 471,323 people.
Marikina has a reputation for its local shoemaking industry. Prior to Spanish colonialism Marikina had some Native inhabitants. Following Spanish Exploration, Jesuits moved in around 1630 and built some churches in the area. Marikina had some early residents during Spanish colonialism and was considered a Pueblo in 1787.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Marikina
See
- Our Lady of Abandoned Parish
- Marikina River Park
- Riverbanks Center
- Marikina Shoe Museum
- Kapitan Moy House
- Marikina Market Mall
- Philippine Science Centrum
- Immaculate Conception Parish Church - Concepcion
- Immaculate Conception Parish Church - Provident Villages
Do
- Marikina Sports Center
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Where to stay
Hotels in Marikina
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Richmonde Hotel | 5.0 km | |
| Hotel Mango | 2.0 km | |
| Hotel Sogo Santolan | 3.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Marikina
Marikina has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; October is the wettest, with about 357 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 Marikina: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line; Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 83 km) and Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 91 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The LRT Line 2 (LRT-2) serves Marikina via the Santolan and Marikina Stations, both located near the border with Pasig. Crossing the pedestrian overpass from the Santolan station brings you to the Riverbanks area. Robinsons Metro East and Sta. Lucia Mall are located beside the Marikina station. Pasig is accessible by Jeepneys. The terminal beside the city's sportscenter serves jeepneys bound for Antipolo (town proper, Mambugan, Bagong Nayon and Paenaan near the city's border with Baras), San Mateo, Rodriguez, Pasig and Pateros. Jeepneys from Fortune near the city's border with San Mateo, SSS.
Getting around
Various modes of transportation are easily available in and around the city. The most affordable mode of transport for the locals is the tricycle that can sit up to 2 persons with a little extra leg room for carry-on in the cabin. It is the most preferred as it zips around the small lanes easily. However, they are not permitted on the highway. Other common modes of transport are the jeepney and taxi cabs. Marikina is the first bicycle-friendly city in the Philippines; bike lanes are placed on major roads, unfortunately, not all drivers respect this.
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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 Marikina
Stay safe
Many parts of Marikina City are prone to heavy flooding due its geographic character and its proximity to the Marikina River. The water levels on the Marikina River may rise at a relatively fast rate during heavy downpours. Water level markers and automated warning sirens are in place that warn the population once waters begin to reach critical levels.
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Questions
Marikina: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Marikina?
Marikina has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; October is the wettest, with about 357 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Marikina?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line; Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 83 km) and Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 91 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Marikina?
Philippine peso (PHP).
Nearby
Destinations near Marikina
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.