What to do in Manila when it rains
Manila has plenty under cover when the skies open — historic interiors, art collections, sheltered markets and cafés made for a slow afternoon.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- De La Salle University Manila 2401 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila, Philippines
- National Museum of Fine Arts Ground Floor, National Museum of Fine Arts Building, P Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
- National Museum of Natural History Teodoro F. Valencia Cir, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Malacañáng Palace Jose P Jose Laurel St, San Miguel, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
- National Museum of Anthropology P. Burgos Drive Rizal Park, HXPJ+3C6, Teodoro F. Valencia Cir, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Casa Manila plaza sans luis complex, General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Altro Mondo Creative Space 1159 Chino Roces Ave, Makati City, 1203 Metro Manila, Philippines
- The Art District 266 Escolta Street, corner of Soda St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines
- RiseSpace Art Gallery 2nd Floor, Unit 4, Comuna Bldg. A, 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext, San Antonio, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Manila Middle Ground 2F Unit 6, Comuna Bldg, 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext, San Antonio, Makati City, 1203 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Backroom Creative Space 395 Adela, San Miguel, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
- UAS Art Gallery 753 Gen. Solano St, San Miguel, Manila, 1005 Metro Manila, Philippines
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Jones Bridge Jones Brg, Binondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Malacañáng Palace Jose P Jose Laurel St, San Miguel, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Chinatown 913 Ongpin St, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1003 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Philippine International Convention Center PICC Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Intramuros HXRC+JP, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Baluarte de San Diego HXPG+564, Sta. Lucia St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- QUINTA Market Carlos Palanca, Quiapo, Manila, 1001 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Arranque Market T ALONZO CORNER, CM. RECTO, ARRANQUE MARKET NEAR WESTERN, 711 San Bernardo St, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Paco Market Stall 14, Paco, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Suki Market 54 Kanlaon St, Quezon City, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Blumentrit Market 1604 Old Antipolo St, Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Galas Public Market 31 Cuatro De Julio, Quezon City, Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Starbucks Avenue Square Garden Unit 602, Avenue Square Garden, UN Ave, corner Bocobo St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Beanstro Coffee Shop Tytana Street, Binondo, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines
- RAGSAK MANILA 1276 Maceda St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Midnight Haven 1429 Del Pilar St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
- La Cathedral Cafe 636 Cabildo St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Café Y Ruedas Victoria St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Robinsons Place Manila Pedro Gil, cor Adriatico St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
- SM City Manila Natividad Almeda-Lopez corner A. Villegas, San Marcelino St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Divisoria Mall 866 Tabora St, Binondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
- SM City San Lazaro Felix Huertas, Corner, 1003 Lacson Ave, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
- SM City Sta. Mesa R. Magsaysay, Cor. G. Araneta Ave, Brgy Dona Imelda, Quezon City, 1113 Metro Manila, Philippines
- 168 Shopping Mall 918 Soler St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines
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