Quezon City

Quezon City is the largest city in Metro Manila. Its population is over 2 million people. Recently, it has become the hub of information technology in the Philippines. 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 officially returned to neighboring Manila.

Travel to Quezon City - Visa Requirements

Just like the rest of Metro Manila, Quezon City is served by a world-class airport, an international seaport (in Manila) and is connected to numerous streets, highways and expressways from neighboring provinces.

• By Air

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a 30-minute drive from Quezon City. The airport is the Philippines' main aviation gateway. It services more than 30 airlines which fly direct from 50 different destination across the globe.

• By Sea

The Manila International Port and Container Terminal serves Metro Manila.

• By land

Tours and Getting around Quezon City

Jeepney is the cheapest mode of transportation. Metered taxis are also available, while smaller lanes and roads in residential areas are plied with bicycles fitted with side cars, termed padyak or traysikel.

Quezon City tourist attractions and sightseeing

• Quezon Memorial Circle/Shrine - named after former President Manuel L. Quezon, the monument is found in the middle of a rotunda park. A nearby museum houses the remains of Quezon situated in a marble niche.
• La Mesa Dam Reservoir - source of potable water in the whole National Capital Region. It is also a popular eco-tourism destination.
• Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife - located near the Quezon Memorial City and houses a zoological and botanical garden, complete with a man-made lagoon for boating activities.
• Fiesta Carnival Complex - features amusement rides and side shows
• Santo Domingo Church - home to the statue of the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, said to be more than 400 years old.
• San Pedro Bautista - one of the oldest churches in the country, housing the bones of the patron saint. There is also a catacomb in the basement of the church where the friars of the past where buried.
• Tomas Morato and Timog Avenue Tourist Belt Area - where restaurants, bars, clubs, and other retail and entertainment establishments are found
• Museo ng Buhay Pilipino - houses furnishings, tools, and implements used by Filipinos in the past
• Goethe Institute Art Gallery - this is a gallery displaying early to mid-19th century Philippine art works
• La Loma Cockpit - one of the biggest cockpit arena in the country where cock fighting or sabong is held during Sundays and holidays.

Shop

Cubao

• Gateway Mall

Upscale mall

• Alimall

• Farmers Plaza

SM City North EDSA

Currently the second largest Philippine mall, SM North EDSA houses more than 400 shops and 200 dining establishments.

Quezon City Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

• PenPen, 105-C Scout Castor St. South Triangle, near the Tomas Morato strip. Serving Filipino comfort food everyday. It offers Filipino favorites with an added twist, due to the use of gourmet ingredients such as red wine in callos (a savory stew of ox tripe and leg flavored with spicy chorizo de bilbao and traditionally served with olives) and gourmet daing (dried fish) in pasta to name a few. Its best-seller is the crispy liempo (pork belly) with vinegar dip. Other notable favorites include spicy bicol express (savory and delicious dish made with succulent pork and coconut cream), creamy kalabasa soup (squash soup), mini cordon-bleu (chicken nuggets prepared like cordon bleu)and tinapa (smoked fish) flakes pasta. The prices are affordable and the servings filling.

• Hossein's Persian Kebab R-3005 Level M3, Trinoma Mall Edsa, North Avenue, Quezon City (tel. nos. +632-901-5613) (fax: +632-890-58-03) (email: persiankebab@gmail.com) Located in the third level of Trionoma mall. Serves authentic Indian, Arabian, Malaysian and Persian cuisine. HALAL certified.

Quezon City nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

• Laffline, 3 Timog Ave. cor. Mother Ignacia St., South Triangle, tel. +632-372-2656. Comedy bar in Quezon City serving good food and drink with a healthy dose of laughter with stand-up comedy acts.

Quezon City cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Budget

• ACL Suites, 72 13th Avenue, Cubao, ☎ +632-9132123 to 25(fax: +632-438-3263), [1]. A wide array of comfortable apartelle units and luxurious suites and great location for dining, shopping and nightlife make ACL Suites hotel ideal for backpackers and independent business travelers.Best rates on official website start at US$27.  

• Robbinsdale Hotel, 14 Araneta Avenue corner Palanza Street, ☎ +632-716-1262(fax: +632-715-6358), [2]. Nestled in a quiet corner amidst the bustling center of Quezon City, the Robbinsdale Hotel is easily accessible from Makati or Manila through various routes.Best rates on official website start at US$34.  

• Stonehouse Hotel, 1315 E. Rodriguez Ave., Barangay Kristong Hari, ☎ +632 7247551(fax: +632 4142798), [3]. The 54-room Stonehouse Hotel combines excellent Quezon City hotel location with classic room amenities, complete facilities, and warm Filipino hospitality, promising you unrivalled convenience and class.Best rates on official website start at US$21.  

• Tri-Place Hotel #2 Alabama St., cor. E. Rodriguez, Brgy. Kristong Hari, New Manila. (632) 494-8022 / 415-5324 / 414-8398 / 724-7053. Fax:(632) 721-6751. Tri-Place Hotel in Quezon City offers economy rooms and apartelle units. The hotel is near Tomas Morato and Araneta Center.

Mid-range

• Danarra Hotel, 121 Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City, Luzon Island Philippines, ☎ (+632)3733601(info@danarra.com, fax: (+632)3724426), [4]. checkout: 12 noon. With outdoor swimming pool, airconditioned rooms with cable television and daily maid serviceStandard room rates start at $37.  

• The Fernandina 88 Suites Hotel, 222 P. Tuazon Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City, Luzon 1109, Philippines, ☎ +632-4386688(inquire@fernandina88.com.ph), [5]. Transportation available to and fro international and domestic airports, all suites have living, dining, and kitchen areas, internet connection, cable television, air conditioning, hot & cold showerStandard room rates start at $73.  

• Garden Heights Condotel, 269 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue(St. Luke's Medical Centre), ☎ (+632) 584.1265, [6]. Fully furnished condo units for short or long-term residence.From US$35.  

• Imperial Palace Suites Quezon City, Corner Timog Ave & Tomas Morato, ☎ +63-2-927-8001(reservations@imperial.ph, fax: (+63)2-9207884), [7]. This hotel offers room amenities like airconditioning, cable television, and kitchenette, complete with daily maid serviceRates start at $52.  

• The Sulo sulo Hotel, Matalino Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Luzon Island 1100 Philippines, ☎ +63-2-924-5051, [8]. checkin: 2 PM; checkout: 12 noon. Located near major business and retail establishments. Amenities include swimming pool, babysitting services, air conditioning and television with cable in every roomStandard room rates start at $70.  

Splurge

• Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Avenue corner Asian Dev, Quezon City, Luzon 1100, Philippines, ☎ 63-2-6337222(MNLCP@ichotelsgroup.com, fax: 63-2-6349966), [9]. checkin: 2:00 PM; checkout: 12:00 PM. Offers upscale and luxurious amenities conveniently located near several business and retail establishments in the heart of the city.Rates start at $86 per night.  

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