Luggage Storage Makati

About Makati

Founded in the late 1600s, Makati is in the middle of Manila, known for its tourism, restaurants, and shopping. It was originally known as San Pedro de Makati but the name was shortened in 1930. The city is now the financial center of the Philippines. With a population of over 582,000, the population doubles during peak season, with visitors coming from all over the world. 

With a tropical climate, the temperature rarely dips lower than 70 degrees, making outdoor activities very popular. There are dozens of community and city parks with the most popular being Salcedo Park, Legaspi Park, Ayala Triangle Park, and Greenbelt Park. Greenbelt has a duck pond as well as a chapel, green spaces, and a stream meandering through it to enjoy.

There are two major shopping centers in Makati, including the Ayala Center on Legazpi Street and the SM Megamall on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). You’ll also find street markets just about everywhere. Don't miss the large Market Market Shopping Center. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding souvenirs for everyone on your list here, and if you get hungry, you’ll have no problem finding a place to fuel up. 

Fun Fact: Makati was ignored and called a worthless swamp area in 1571 by Juan Miguel de Legazpi, the Spanish conquistador. 

Makati City Guide

Things to do in Makati

When you visit Makati and the surrounding area, you can find a lot of different things to enjoy. Whether you want to spend some time outdoors, learn more about local culture, or want to have a bite to eat, you can find it all right nearby. We have a few suggestions of our own.

• Check out the sculptures at the Washington SyCip Park on Legazpi Street 
• Walk around the pond at Greenbelt Park on Esperanza Street
• Learn some local history at the Ayala Museum on Makati Avenue
• See the vibrant colors of the gardens at the Ayala Triangle Gardens on Ayala Avenue
• Try to escape from Rebecca’s Room at the Mystery Manila on Jupiter Street
• Discover science at the Mind Museum on 3rd Avenue
• Play a round of golf at Manila Golf Club on Harvard Road
• Enjoy some delicious grub at Milky Way Café on Arnaiz Avenue

Transit Options Near Makati

• Metro Rail Transit
• EDSA Bus
• River Ferry
• Taxicab

Luggage Storage Near Makati

It’s kind of a drag to lug your luggage around with you when you visit Makati. We can help you with that. In fact, even if you work nearby and just want to drop off your briefcase or bag before going out for the evening, we can take care of your things for you, too. We have Bounce locations in the Makati area where you can leave your belongings during your stay, keeping them safe and secure as long as you need. Just download our Bounce app and find the nearest location. 

Luggage Storage Options Near Makati

You may not be able to bring your bags into some of the attractions in and around Makati. Take them to one of our Bounce partners for safekeeping while you enjoy and explore. All of our partners are vetted and licensed for up to $10,000 BounceShield™ Protection included with every booking. 

Luggage Storage Near the National Museum of Natural History

About five miles from Makati on Kalaw Avenue, the National Museum of Natural History has six floors of history to share with you. The first floor has an introduction to the museum, courtyard, and visitor center. On the second floor, you’ll see the natural inheritance gallery and reception hall. On the third floor, you will find the mangrove, beaches, and intertidal zone gallery, and the marine realm. The freshwater wetlands gallery, limestone and ultramafic gallery, lowland evergreen rainforest gallery, and the pine, montane, and mossy forest galleries are all on the fourth floor. To learn more about biodiversity, geology, minerals, and energy, visit the fifth floor. And the sixth floor has a beautiful roof garden where you can take some awesome selfies. Leave your luggage at one of our Bounce locations on the way because it is not allowed here. 

Luggage Storage Near the Manila Zoo

If you like animals, head to the Manila Zoo on Adriatico Street 20 minutes from Makati. And who doesn’t like animals? No matter what your age, seeing the majestic lions and comical monkeys never gets old. This 14-acre zoological park houses about 1,000 animals in 90 species. The most popular include the Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, hippos, monitor lizards, and the Malayan civets. The gators, ostriches, and deer are also pretty cool. The park also has a Kinder Zoo where you can pet and feed some baby animals. Sure, it’s for kids, but adults can enjoy this too. In addition to housing wild animals, the Manila Zoo also serves as a temporary rescue center for animals who need help in the Philippines. Stop in and get some unique souvenirs to take home with you. But don’t bring your bags. Drop them off with one of our Bounce partners first.

Luggage Storage Near Manila Ocean Park

On Metro Manila, about 30 minutes away, the Manila Ocean Park is a fantastic place to spend the day. See some of the most amazing and rare aquatic creatures in the dozens of tanks at the park. In fact, there are more than 13,000 fish and other critters in over 275 different species from the area. The water that the animals here live in comes directly from the Manila Bay, and you can learn more about the bay at the park too. Some of the exciting things you can experience here include the oceanarium, the sharks and rays encounter, aquanaut voyage, jellies, fish spa, and the Antarctica trail. They also have birds of prey, penguins, birds, sea lions, and creepy crawlies. Make sure you get your camera out of your bag before dropping it off at one of our Bounce locations because there is a lot to share with your friends on social media.