Pasig sits on the eastern edge of Metro Manila, crossed by the river that gives the city its name. It is a largely residential and commercial city, and its best-known quarter for visitors is Ortigas Center, the business district it shares with Mandaluyong and Quezon City.
For a visitor, the practical question is where to base yourself relative to that district and to the rest of Metro Manila. This guide covers the areas worth considering, what kind of traveller each suits, and the accommodation you can expect at each price level. It does not recommend individual properties.
Best areas to stay in Pasig City
1. Ortigas Center
Ortigas Center is the commercial and financial heart of the city and the one area of Pasig where accommodation is concentrated. Because business and financial activity here creates demand for quality lodging, you find the widest range of places to stay in the city, from simple budget options through to four-star and five-star properties.
This is the most practical base for first-time visitors and for anyone whose trip revolves around the business district. Several properties here have their own websites where rooms can be reserved at lower rates than through a travel agent. The trade-off is that this is a business district rather than a leisure quarter, so expect an office-and-mall environment rather than a historic or nightlife-focused one.
Where to stay on a budget, mid-range or splurge
- Budget: Smaller hotels and serviced residences, some close to the edge of the business district, with basic room amenities such as air conditioning, television and private bathrooms. A few offer kitchen or dining facilities.
- Mid-range: Serviced apartments and full-service hotels, including studio and multi-bedroom apartment layouts, some with shared facilities such as a pool or garden deck.
- Splurge: Larger four-star and five-star hotels in Ortigas Center, several of them international brands, with the full range of facilities and services you would expect at that level.
Best area for a first visit
Ortigas Center is the clear choice for a first visit. It is where the city's hotels are concentrated, so you have the widest choice of accommodation at every price level, and it puts you in the middle of Pasig's main commercial district. If your trip is built around business in the area, staying here removes the need to commute in.
Frequently asked questions
Which part of Pasig has the most hotels?
Ortigas Center. The business and financial activity in the district supports a concentration of hotels, ranging from budget properties to four-star and five-star ones.
Is Ortigas Center a good base for a first-time visitor?
Yes, if you want the widest choice of accommodation and to be at the centre of the city's commercial district. It is a business district rather than a tourist quarter, so set your expectations accordingly.
Can I get a better rate by booking directly?
Several of the hotels in Ortigas Center have official websites where rooms can be reserved at lower rates than would typically be found through a travel agent, so it is worth checking both.
What kinds of places can I stay in on a budget?
Smaller hotels and serviced residences, some with kitchen or dining facilities and standard room amenities such as air conditioning, television and private bathrooms.
Compare live prices for the areas above using the booking tools on this page.