As this is the closest district to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the Domestic Terminal, most travelers choose the bay area for their accommodation needs. The Manila Bay Area is home to more hotels than even Makati City, ranging from budget tourist inns to luxury hotels.

Most hotels are clustered in and around Manila's Ermita and Malate districts. Most hotels line Adriatico and Mabini Streets, the hotspots of Manila Bay's nightlife and entertainment. In the Adriatico/ Mabini area, travelers with all kinds of budgets will find a nice place to stay. A great budget option is the very new Hostel 1632. The Palm Plaza and Executive Plaza, though older, are good value for mid-range budgets. Travelers seeking more hotel amenities may opt for the Manila Pavilion or the Century Park Hotel. However, if you are looking for luxury and upscale accommodations, then the Hyatt Hotel and Casino and the Pan Pacific Hotel are the hotels of choice.

A nice alternative to this area is Roxas Boulevard, Manila's coastal highway, which is only a few steps away from Mabini Street. Philippine Hotel Reservations Service can recommend several great hotels deals on Roxas Boulevard. On the upper side of the Boulevard are the upscale Diamond Hotel, the famous Manila Hotel, and the great-value Bayview Park Hotel. But nothing comes close to the waterfront as the Sofitel Philippine Plaza which is beautifully set against Manila Bay. It is the only resort hotel in Metro Manila which offers a spectacular pool and garden area, newly renovated rooms, and probably the best breakfast buffet in town. At the center of Roxas Boulevard, you may opt for the brand new and stylish G Hotel. While on the south end, the Traders Hotel, Midas Hotel and the Heritage Hotel, which are only a few meters away from MOA, come highly recommended.

The bay area is also home to the Philippines' largest exhibition and expo facilities: World Trade Center, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
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