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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Makati

9 stays · 8 aparthotels and 1 serviced apartments

Makati is Metro Manila's main business district, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Makati are a natural fit for the people who work and travel here. Wikivoyage describes it as a financial, commercial and economic centre, and Wikipedia says its daytime population swells to between 3.2 and 4.2 million because of workers in the central business district. Apartment-style stays give you a kitchen, separate living space and room to work, which helps on assignments of a week or more and for families visiting on business trips. Our guide explains what an aparthotel is if you are comparing formats.

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Where to stay in Makati

Ayala Center and Greenbelt

  • business travel
  • shopping
  • first-time visitors

The Ayala Center is a walkable complex of malls, cinemas, restaurants and department stores in the central business district, with Greenbelt, Glorietta, Park Square, The Link and One Ayala among them, according to Wikipedia. Wikivoyage names Greenbelt as the epicentre of Makati's nightlife, and the MRT-3 Ayala station puts you in the middle of the Ayala Center. It is the most convenient base for a short business trip.

Stays in or near Ayala Center and Greenbelt

Salcedo Village

  • business travel
  • long stays
  • walking

Salcedo Village is home to the Makati Sports Club, according to Wikipedia, and sits in Makati. Wikivoyage says you can walk around the Central Business District by sidewalk and pedestrian underpass, with some areas linked by overpasses. It suits longer stays where you want offices and the Ayala malls within reach.

Stays in or near Salcedo Village

Poblacion

  • nightlife
  • history
  • food

Poblacion is the old town: Wikipedia places the city government's Makati City Hall complex here, together with the historic Church of Sts Peter and Paul described by Wikivoyage as one of the earliest Franciscan churches in the Philippines. Wikivoyage also lists a series of bars along Makati Avenue, northeast of Ayala Triangle. It is a good choice for visitors who want evenings out beyond the malls.

Stays in or near Poblacion

Guadalupe

  • transport links
  • commuting
  • budget-minded stays

Guadalupe is one of the four Makati stops on the MRT Line 3 along EDSA, alongside Buendia, Ayala and Magallanes. Wikipedia describes both Guadalupe and the Ayala Center as major transport hubs. Wikivoyage also lists a Pasig River Ferry stop at Guadalupe, near Guadalupe Bridge.

Getting around Makati

Taxis come from across the metro, including the airport, according to Wikivoyage. Wikivoyage describes Premium Point-to-Point buses as an expanding network, and they terminate at Makati, with common termini at Greenbelt, Glorietta, The Circuit and Trasierra. Wikivoyage also notes that the EDSA Carousel bus rapid transit service connects to the MRT.

The MRT Line 3 has four stations in Makati: Guadalupe, Buendia, Ayala and Magallanes. Within the city, Wikivoyage says jeepneys, both traditional and modern, run on inner roads such as Chino Roces Avenue, Kalayaan Avenue and J. P. Rizal Avenue, while taxis are abundant around the malls. Wikipedia says traffic congestion is common on the major roads leading to the central business district, so allow extra time for road journeys.

Living in Makati for longer

The Ayala Center is the practical heart of everyday life, with Greenbelt, Glorietta, Park Square and the SM Makati, Rustan's and Landmark department stores in one walkable complex, according to Wikipedia. For museums on days off, Wikivoyage lists the Ayala Museum and the Yuchengco Museum, and Wikipedia adds Museo ng Makati.

English is the main language of communication in Makati, according to Wikivoyage, which makes day-to-day errands straightforward for international visitors. If you are moving for work, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains how the format compares with a lease.

When to visit Makati

PAGASA, the Philippine weather agency, divides the national year into a rainy season from June to November and a dry season from December to May. The dry season is split into a cool part from December to February and a hot part from March to May, when PAGASA says warm temperature and high humidity feel especially uncomfortable. Wikipedia describes Makati's climate as tropical monsoon, with temperatures rarely below 20 °C or above 38 °C and high humidity throughout.

For comfortable sightseeing, December to February is the cool dry period in PAGASA's classification. PAGASA also says typhoons strongly influence Philippine weather, and Wikipedia calls Makati low-lying and vulnerable to typhoons and floods, so check the weather outlook before travelling in the rainy months.

Makati is one of the smallest cities in the Philippines by land area, at 18.17 square kilometres according to Wikipedia, so choosing the right pocket matters more than distance. The sections below compare the main areas. For the wider country, see the Philippines.

Long-stay tips for Makati

Of the 9 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 8 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

2 properties list a full kitchen and 7 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 34 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Makati

You will find these brands here: Oakwood (1).

Other cities in Philippines

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Manila, Cebu City, Davao City, Tagaytay, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo City and Parañaque.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Makati?

Most business visitors choose the Ayala Center and Greenbelt area, where Wikipedia describes a walkable complex of malls and restaurants. Poblacion suits those who want nightlife and the old town.

Is Makati a good base for business travel?

Wikivoyage describes Makati as a financial, commercial and economic centre, and Wikipedia says its central business district draws millions of workers each day.

How do I get around Makati?

The MRT Line 3 has four stops in Makati, and Wikivoyage lists taxis, jeepneys and buses on the main roads. Premium Point-to-Point buses terminate at Greenbelt, Glorietta, The Circuit and Trasierra.

When is the best time to visit Makati?

PAGASA places the cool dry season from December to February. The rainy season runs from June to November and the hot dry season from March to May.

How many aparthotels are there in Makati?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Makati.

Do aparthotels in Makati have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Makati have a washing machine?

1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

Which aparthotel brands operate in Makati?

Oakwood.

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