ILOILO VIBE

Business District Tour (Daytime)

1. Iloilo Business Park (Megaworld) – Mandurriao

  • Why Visit: This is Iloilo’s main business hub. Home to upscale malls, BPO centers, corporate offices, and luxury hotels.
  • Highlights:
    • Festive Walk Mall & Parade
    • Iloilo Convention Center
    • Richmonde Hotel
    • Corporate towers (e.g., One Techno Place)
  • Tip: Great spot for casual meetings, coffee, and people-watching.

2. Atria Park District – San Rafael, Mandurriao

  • Why Visit: Mixed-use development known for restaurants, cafes, co-working spots, and healthcare facilities.
  • Highlights:
    • The Shops at Atria
    • Seda Atria Hotel
    • Proximity to QualiMed Hospital
  • Vibe: Chill and modern with a semi-suburban feel.

3. Iloilo Central Business District – Calle Real (Downtown)

  • Why Visit: The heritage district, rich in colonial architecture, banks, and local commerce.
  • Highlights:
    • Calle Real (J.M. Basa Street) for heritage buildings
    • Iloilo City Hall & Plaza Libertad
    • Banks and local government offices
  • Tip: Good for street photography and exploring local commerce and culture.

4. Smallville Complex – Mandurriao

  • Why Visit: It’s both a commercial complex and a pre-party area.
  • Highlights:
    • BPO offices
    • Boutique hotels
    • Casual dining
    • Coffee shops
  • Pre-game Spot: Chill here before diving into the nightlife scene.

Nightlife & Party Places (Evening to Late Night)

1. Smallville Complex

  • Type: Iloilo’s OG party district
  • Top Spots:
    • MO2 Ice – club with live DJs and dancing
    • The Avenue – bars, lounges, and restobars in one area
    • Red LOFT – more intimate, music-focused
  • Crowd: Young professionals, students, party-goers

2. Festive Walk Parade (Iloilo Business Park)

  • Type: Trendy and upscale
  • Top Spots:
    • Bourbon Street – Southern-style bar & restaurant
    • Brewery Gastropub – good craft beer and chill ambiance
    • Secret Garden Iloilo – artsy, more laid-back but IG-worthy
  • Vibe: Cleaner, posh nightlife feel

3. Injap Tower & Sky Lounge

  • Type: Rooftop chill with a view
  • Why Visit: Scenic spot for cocktails overlooking Iloilo skyline

4. Cloud 88 (Mandurriao)

  • Type: Rooftop bar/lounge
  • Vibe: Laid-back, cocktails, and sunset views

Where to Stay (Convenient to Both Worlds)

  • Richmonde Hotel Iloilo – at the heart of the business park
  • Seda Atria – close to both Atria and Smallville
  • Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo – upscale and very central