I came to Manila with a business partner for sightseeing. Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros that depicts colonial life when Spain colonized the Philippines. Casa Manila is a copy of the 1850s San Nicolas House on Javoneros Street, and is modeled on Spanish colonial architecture. The museum itself is not very large. I think the space for other restaurants may also be part of the mansion. We came on our own, but there were many Japanese people who came on tours.

Casa Manila is a recreation of a home of an affluent Filipino family during the late Spanish colonial period. The decor is late 19th century when the furnishings were sourced from Europe and China, as was the fashion at the time. So shiny with all the polished wood! And it cost a whole $2 AUD for entry – bargain! I am a big fan of seeing the ‘upstairs/downstairs’ comparison, and this casa also showed the kitchen and lavatory, which is always interesting! We visited on our own rather than with a tour, which meant we could take our time, taking pictures as we went. A visit to Casa Manila is time well spent. BONTAKS TRAVELS

Casa Manila is located near San Agustin Church and it is a replica of Spanish colonial mansion and a museum wherein you can see the lifestyle of an affluent Filipino family during the Spanish colonial period. The entrance fee is really affordable. You may get your tickets in the entrance of the Casa or you may also book via Klook using my discount code KRISTINEMAEBKLOOK.

We stopped here as part of a larger tour of Old Manila. It was an old three story Spanish style home for the wealthy. We had a tour guide who pointed out many interesting details. Otherwise, you might not know what you were looking at as there were no signs.

Return visit, on this occasion having a look only at the areas not visited in 2023. Its an amazing relic of a privileged lifestyle enjoyed by a Filipino family while the country was under Spanish colonisation. Some Filipinos were evidently looked upon more favorably than others. Too crowded on the day and we made a decision to head to the Royal Cafe for some refreshments and rejoin the group on conclusion of their visit.

Excellent! Casa Manila is a living museum that features the lifestyle of an affluent Filipino family during the late Spanish colonial period. You can get a really good insight into what life was like then. January 2025, and an adult ticket cost PHP 75. I would suggest, as there are a number of historical landmarks located in the Intramuros area, to hire a guide for half a day or a full day. It is easier as the area is not that easy to navigate.