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Quezon City (Metro Manila), Philippines

, is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,084,270 people.

Type CityPopulation 3,084,270

Why go

  • Highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines.
  • Served by [Duplicate] Woodland Airpark.

History

Quezon City, also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C., is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,084,270 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second president of the Philippines. Quezon City served as the capital of the Philippines from 1948 until 1976, when the designation was returned to Manila.

Where to stay

47 Esteban Abada St, Quezon City, 1810 Metro Manila, Philippines · 47east.ph
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Araneta City, Gen. Aguinaldo Ave, Cubao, Quezon City, 0810 Metro Manila, Philippines · all.accor.com
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312 Tomas Morato Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · hopinnhotel.com
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Vertis North, 1 Solaire Way, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila, Philippines · sn.solaireresort.com
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red planet Cubao, Aurora Blvd, Cubao, Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila, Philippines · bookingengine.redplanethotels.com
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Drives, Sola, corner Lux, Diliman, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila, Philippines · vertisnorth.sedahotels.com
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14 Sct. Rallos St, Laging Handa, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · bhotelqc.com
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51 Timog Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · luxenthotel.com
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70 Kalayaan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 Metro Manila, Philippines · verjandelhotel.com
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68 Sct. Tuason St, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · hivehotel.com
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Amarah and Aiome Residences Building, 190 Tomas Morato Ave, Cor Scout Gandia Street, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · cocotel.com
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Commonwealth Avenue UP Ayala Land Technohub, Quezon City, 1121, Philippines · wyndhamhotels.com
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91-93 Mother Ignacia Avenue, corner Timog Ave, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · sequoiahotel.net
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barangay, 607 Epifanio de los Santos Ave, San Martin de Porres, Cubao, Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila, Philippines · oyorooms.com
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1107 Epifanio de los Santos Ave, Veterans Village, Project 7, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila, Philippines · gohotels.ph
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131 Malakas St, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines · fersalhotel.com
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General Roxas Ave, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines · hoteldreamworld.com
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22 Rd 13, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila, Philippines · northpointeresidences.com
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Complex, SM City North EDSA, North Avenue, corner Epifanio de los Santos Ave, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila, Philippines · radissonhotels.com
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Unit 3A, 317 Katipunan Ave, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, 1108 Metro Manila, Philippines · oraclehotel.com.ph
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Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, corner Coral Way, Pasay, Pasay City, 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines · discoverasr.com
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1 Sct. Albano, South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · ardenhillssuites.com
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100 Don A. Roces Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · discoverasr.com
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61 Scout Rallos St, cor Sct. Tobias St, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · thecocoonhotel.com
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82 Scout Castor St, Tomas Morato Ave, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines · privatohotels.com
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Brgy #17, Esteban Abada St, Quezon City, Philippines
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3 Dama de Noche St, Cainta, 1900 Metro Manila, Philippines
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1, 23 Makisig St, Diliman, Quezon City, 1100 Metro Manila, Philippines
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Mayor Gil Fernando St. corner Aquilina Street Centro de Buenviaje, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila, Philippines
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35 Mother Ignacia Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · restaurant · Makati Avenue, Makati · joshboutwood.net
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Cafe · Swift Drip started on September 29, 2023, on Riverside streets with a car, table, and manual espresso setup. As we grew, we upgraded equipment,… · facebook.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · BigBrew serves coffee, tea, and snacks that are "big" in taste but "bit" in price. Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway,… · facebook.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Local franchise of Niboshi Ramen chain of Japan. Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 Features: air conditioning · ramennagi.com.ph
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Pizza, Restaurant · Restaraunt Features: vegetarian options · markgilrestaurant.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · delivery or curbside pickup only · 120 Parakeet Drive, Antipolo, 1870 · thedairygrind.com
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Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: air conditioning · Taft Avenue, Manila, 1004 · kennys.com.ph
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 105 Rada Street, Makati City, 1229 · swagatph.com
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International, American, British, Breakfast, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian… · wildflour.com.ph
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Malaysian, Filipino, American, Italian, Dessert, Breakfast, Pasta, Salad, Sausage, Restaurant · Buffet at the highest floor of Seda Residences Hotel Features:…
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Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · P. Tuazon Boulevard · chowking.com
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Takoyaki, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 15:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 3921 Yague Street, Makati, 1205 · facebook.com
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Regional, Noodles, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 239 Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue, Pasig, 1606 · doloras.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Pasay · jollibee.com.ph
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Barbecue, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · P. Tuazon Boulevard, Quezon City · manginasal.com
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Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 2024-2032 Taft Avenue · facebook.com
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American, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · Legazpi Street · shakeshack.ph
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Chinese, Hongkong, Dimsum, Cantonese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00 · 9th Avenue, Taguig · timhowan.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-21:00 · dunkin.com.ph
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Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:00-22:00 · Hidalgo Drive, Makati · hapagmnl.com
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su-Th 11:00-22:00 · Paseo de Roxas, Makati · bistronomia.ph
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Singaporean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su off Features: delivery, vegan options, air conditioning · A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City, 1230
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Big Boneless Bangus, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 5 Irid Street, Quezon City, 1111 · facebook.com
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Seafood, Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr-Su 08:00-20:00 · Connecticut Street, San Juan · bangusrestaurant.net
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Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · 9th Avenue, Taguig · buffalowildwings.ph
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Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:30 · fb.com
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Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 · 44 Short Horn Street, Quezon City, 1106 · facebook.com
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Pancit Malabon, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2009 G. Tuazon Street, Manila, 1008 · doloras.com
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Rice Toppings, Cake, Onigiri, Pies, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Blk 17 Lot 2 Hasmin Street, caloocan, 1400 · m.facebook.com
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Crepe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 40 Matalino Street, Quezon City · fancycakesandcrepes.com
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: air conditioning · 61 Timog Avenue, Quezon City, 1103 · facebook.com
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Waffles, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 · P. Guevarra Street · pegiwaffles.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 8:00-23:00 · P. Tuazon Boulevard · m.facebook.com
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Vietnamese, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Taft Avenue · instagram.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00 · 20 Jupiter Street, Makati · whitebrassph.business.site
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Empanada, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · MacArthur Highway · farinasilocosempanada.com
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Pasta, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · Forbes Town Road, Taguig, 1634
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Fusion, Regional, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:00-21:00 · Connecticut Street, San Juan
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Noodles, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-24:00; PH off Features: takeaway, delivery · 1827 Dian Street, Makati
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Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options, halal, air conditioning · 166 Salcedo Street, Makati…
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Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 192 Wilson Street
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Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00 · Maysilo Circle
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · Eastwood Avenue, Quezon City · subway.com
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Cookies, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-17:00 · 344 Tullahan Road, Santa Quiteria/Talipapa, 1402 · doughdays.com
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Diner, Pancake, Pasta, Sandwich, Savory Pancakes, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 2387 Beata Street · facebook.com
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355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 17 km to the centre
Manila (Pasay), 00, PH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 39 airlines (Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, Zest Air…) · direct flights to 78 destinations incl. Kalibo, Seoul, Taipei, Cebu, Puerto Princesa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 39 airlines, 78 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Plaridel Airport 35 km to the centre
Plaridel, BUL, PH
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Fort Magsaysay Airport 87 km to the centre
Santa Rosa, NUE, PH
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[Duplicate] Woodland Airpark 79 km to the centre
Magalang, PAM, PH
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Woodland Airpark 79 km to the centre
Magalang, PAM, PH
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Getting there by ferry

Bagumbayan-Santolan Ferry
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre
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Santolan-Bagumbayan Ferry
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre
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Maybunga
Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre
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PUP
Ferry terminal · 8.6 km from the centre
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P.U.P. Ferry Station
Ferry terminal · 8.6 km from the centre
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Lambingan
Ferry terminal · 8.8 km from the centre
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Santolan-Bagumbayan Ferry route
Ferry route
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Beata-Kalahi Boat Route
Ferry route
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Kalahi-Beata Boat Route
Ferry route
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Punta-Beata Boat Route
Ferry route
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Pasig River Ferry
Ferry route
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PRFS Maybunga → Guadelupe
Ferry route · Pasig River Ferry Service
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PRFS Guadelupe → Maybunga
Ferry route · Pasig River Ferry Service
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Santa Ana - Punta
Ferry route
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Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is [Duplicate] Woodland Airpark; 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Bagumbayan-Santolan Ferry, 5.1 km); routes include Santolan-Bagumbayan Ferry route, Beata-Kalahi Boat Route, Kalahi-Beata Boat Route.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Quezon City (Metro Manila), Philippines. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.