Metro Manila · Philippines
Where to stay in Quezon City
Quezon City is a city in Metro Manila, Philippines, home to about 3,084,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MNL16 km · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Currency
- PHPPhilippine peso
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Language
- English, Filipino, Taglish
About
About Quezon City
Quezon City, also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read and pronounced in Filipino as Kyusi), is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,084,270 people.
Quezon City was created to become the future capital of the Philippines. It houses various government agencies whose buildings were constructed under the original masterplan laid out by the American architect and urban planner William Parsons. Quezon City is the largest city in terms of population, resulting from its gradual expansion and rural-urban migration; the 2015 census gives a population of over 2.9 million. The city is home to every person from all walks of life, from the richest to the poorest, and the contrasts are almost ubiquitous to this city.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Quezon City
See
Quezon Memorial Circle, in the Triangle Area, is a national park and shrine bounded by the Elliptical Road. At its center is a mausoleum containing the remains of Manuel L. Quezon, the second President of the Philippines. Mabuhay Rotonda in Quezon City/West was built to welcome people to the new national capital that was being built in Quezon City. Tandang Sora National Shrine is the place where the house of Melchora Aquino stood in Northwestern Quezon City It was in this site that she took care of the wounded Katipuneros and provided them food and shelter. Known as "Tandang Sora" she was adopted "Heroine of Quezon City" by a City Council Resolution.
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Where to stay
Which part of Quezon City to stay in
The city was named after former Philippine president Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina. Quezon City was the country's capital from 1946 until 1972, when the seat of government was returned to neighboring Manila. Quezon City consists of five districts. Administratively, the city is divided into 127 barangays that are generally used in addresses and for official purposes; in addition, there are also a number of traditional areas, like Cubao, Diliman, New Manila, etc., that have since been subdivided but are still commonly used in addresses and when giving directions. For the purposes of this guide, these can be broadly grouped into seven districts.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Quezon City
36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Axiaa Hotel | 2.0 km | |
| Eurotel North Edsa | 2.1 km | |
| Fersal Hotel P Tuazon Cubao | 3.6 km | |
| Go Hotels North Edsa Manila | 2.2 km | |
| Go Hotels Timog | 2.0 km | |
| Gran Prix Quezon City Manila | 2.9 km | |
| Great Eastern Hotel Quezon City Manila | 2.3 km | |
| Hive Hotel Manila | 2.2 km | |
| Hop Inn Hotel Tomas Morato Quezon City | 1.9 km | |
| Hotel Dreamworld North Edsa | 1.9 km | |
| Hotel Rembrandt Manila | 1.8 km | |
| La Breza Hotel | 1.7 km | |
| Luxent Hotel | 2.2 km | |
| Microtel by Wyndham up Technohub | 1.7 km | |
| New Camelot Hotel | 1.9 km | |
| Newgrange Condotel | 2.4 km | |
| OYO 115 Northridge Mansions OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| OYO 406 Royal Parc Inn & Suites OYO Rooms | 2.7 km | |
| OYO 714 Haeinsa Condotel OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 791 Bell Mansion OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| OYO 809 Crowne One Condo OYO Rooms | 3.0 km | |
| Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa | 1.7 km | |
| Park Vil-la Apartelle | 1.8 km | |
| Red Planet Aurora Boulevard - For Quarantine Stays | 3.0 km | |
| Red Planet Quezon Timog- With Restrictions | 2.0 km | |
| RedDoorz @ Timog Avenue Quezon City RedDoorz | 2.3 km | |
| RedDoorz near East Avenue Medical Center RedDoorz | 1.1 km | |
| RedDoorz near Fernwoods Garden Quezon City RedDoorz | 2.1 km | |
| RedDoorz near Veterans Memorial Medical Center RedDoorz | 1.8 km | |
| RedDoorz Plus @ EDSA Congressional RedDoorz | 3.1 km | |
| RedDoorz Plus @ Torre De Manuel Residences 1 RedDoorz | 2.6 km | |
| Seda Vertis North – Multiple Use Hotel | 1.3 km | |
| Soleste Suites | 4.4 km | |
| The B Hotel Quezon City Manila | 2.6 km | |
| The Cocoon Boutique Hotel | 2.5 km | |
| Verjandel Hotel | 1.4 km |
All 36 hotels in Quezon City, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Quezon City
Quezon City 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 Quezon City: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 16 km from the city centre in a straight line; Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 79 km) and Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 85 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
For information on airports and seaports, see Metro Manila. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is to the south, straddling Pasay and Parañaque. From there, travelers generally take a taxi or bus.
Getting around
Several options are available covering various distances and some areas are accessible only by certain means of transportation. Privately-operated city buses are plenty in Quezon City, and there is also a government-run free-fare bus service.
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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 Quezon City
Eat
Dining options vary upon each area or district of this large city. In the Diliman/Katipunan area, where some of the best universities in the country are located, dining options are largely geared towards the student population (though this does not say anything about the range or quality of available options -- posh dining is equally possible). The Tomas Morato area is a known nightlife area and serve good options for both dining and drinking, especially afterwork. When all else fails, people flock to the nearest mall (within just this city, there are several) survey the dining options there (from posh and chic restaurants to fast food dining in food courts).
Stay safe
Crime is a major problem in Quezon City. Given its crowded situation, many people are struggling to live, even resorting to crime. Snatching, pickpocketing and robbery are common, so use common sense when going to rough areas. Also beware of the Budol-budol or Dugo-dugo scams, which can rip you off and take your valuables. The dreaded budol-budol scam is noted for using hypnosis and sleigh of hand, but they rarely target foreigners. Women should be careful, or preferable, wear modestly when outside, as Quezon City has a troubling rate of street harassment, most commonly cat-calling and wolf-whistling, usually by bystanders. Women travellers should travel in groups, especially at night.
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Questions
Quezon City: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Quezon City?
Quezon City 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 Quezon City?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 16 km from the city centre in a straight line; Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 79 km) and Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 85 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Quezon City?
Philippine peso (PHP).
Nearby
Destinations near Quezon City
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.