Metro Manila · Philippines
Where to stay in Taguig
Taguig is a city in Metro Manila, Philippines, home to about 1,308,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MNL3 km · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Currency
- PHPPhilippine peso
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Language
- English, Filipino, Taglish
About
About Taguig
Taguig, officially the City of Taguig (Filipino: Lungsod ng Taguig), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,308,085 people, making it the fifth most populous city in the country.
Taguig's Bonifacio Global City, is a planned neighborhood built on part of a former military base. It was built upon modern concepts of urbanism, including pedestrian-friendliness and mixed use buildings, which together with the cleanness, safety and unusually rigorous traffic enforcement, makes it sort of a "Singapore"-like city inside Manila.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Taguig
See
The BGC area, with its modern skyscrapers, exhibits of contemporary architecture, wide walkways, street art, and several mixed used developments containing cafes, restaurants and shops, can be considered as a sight by itself and possibly the most pedestrian-friendly area of Metro Manila. It is an area that deserves a few hours of exploration, both in the day and in the evening where some areas get more alive. To have panoramic views of the area, go to one of BGC's several rooftop bars and sky lounges. BGC also contains the Metrobank Tower (part of Grand Hyatt Manila), which is 318 m high, the tallest building of the Philippines.
- Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
- The Mind Museum
- Burgos Circle
- Forbestown Road
- Serendra
- Uptown Parade
- The Fort Strip
- Tuscany Private Estates
- Libingan ng mga Bayani
- Saint Anne Parish Church
Do
BGC may be a superb destination for business, shopping, dining and nightlife, but in terms of cultural options it still lags far behind Manila. If you enjoy contemporary art, however, you can find street art, art galleries, and open air installations.
- BGC Arts Center
- Samsung Hall
- MO_Space
- scatter hitam
- Gondola ride at the Venice Grand Canal
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Where to stay
Hotels in Taguig
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manila Marriott Hotel | 3.5 km | |
| 47 Long Beach | 3.1 km | |
| Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts | 2018 | 3.3 km |
| RedDoorz @ A&F C5 Pinagsama Taguig RedDoorz | 1.3 km | |
| RedDoorz @ DBuilders Rooms Lower Bicutan RedDoorz | 2.1 km | |
| RedDoorz @ DBuilders Rooms Ph1 Taguig RedDoorz | 0.9 km | |
| RedDoorz @ Jolly Orange Paranaque RedDoorz | 4.1 km | |
| RedDoorz near Arca South Taguig RedDoorz | 1.5 km | |
| RedDoorz near Mercado del Lago RedDoorz | 3.7 km | |
| RedDoorz near SM Bicutan RedDoorz | 3.0 km | |
| RedDoorz Plus @ Better Living Paranaque RedDoorz | 4.1 km | |
| Sheraton Manila Hotel | 3.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Taguig
Taguig 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 Taguig: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 3.4 km from the city centre in a straight line; Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 89 km) and Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 91 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
If you are coming from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport or from Makati taking a taxi or hailing a car or taxi to Taguig using the Grab app would be a convenient and relatively affordable option. If you want to hail a car but do not have a data plan, you can use the Grab kiosks in the airport and several shopping malls in Makati.
Getting around
If use public transportation try sakay.ph, it will show you the right type to your destination. BGC has its own system of comfortable, air-conditioned buses, named BGC Bus. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, information on the bus route posted online are mostly outdated.
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MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
SFS · Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point
CRK · Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Taguig
Eat
BGC and McKinley Hill are gastronomic paradises, with restaurants scattered in the mixed used developments including the Bonifacio High Street, Serendra, The Fort Strip, Forbes Town, Uptown Parade and Tuscany Estate, in the multiple shopping malls and some sitting by themselves in the streets. While it is true that many restaurants in the area are expensive by Filipino standards, affordable street food can be found at the Fiesta Market, the Mercado Centrale, and at the usual array of Filipino fast food and casual dining chains.
Stay safe
BGC is certainly one of safest areas of Metro Manila, thanks to the ostensive presence of security and heavy-handed traffic enforcement. It is not unusual to see people jogging by themselves in the evening, which wouldn't be recommended in most parts of Manila. However, some care is required at traffic junctions, where discretionary turns are allowed and drivers performing a turn often refuse to yield to pedestrians, despite signs to do otherwise. Beware of high-value party drugs and laced drinks in bars. The city's high nightlife has invited illegal drug dealers, so watch out for seedy locations where such drugs are sold.
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Questions
Taguig: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Taguig?
Taguig 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 Taguig?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 3.4 km from the city centre in a straight line; Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 89 km) and Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 91 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Taguig?
Philippine peso (PHP).
Nearby
Destinations near Taguig
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.