Poblacion, the historic downtown district of Makati City, is a vibrant hotspot in the metro known for its bustling bars, trendy cafes, and nightlife. Anyone who’s gone here knows that finding a safe and convenient parking spot near popular establishments can be notoriously difficult, especially during peak hours and evenings.
While we recently spotted a new multi-level parking lot being built in the area, there aren’t a lot of options right now. Limited one-sided street parking is available outside some restaurants or along side streets during the day, but these often get quickly snapped up. There’s also the risk of getting clamped or towed if you park illegally as some streets are no-parking zones.
If you’re planning a night out in Poblacion, it’s best to use ride-hailing services or get dropped off and picked up instead of driving yourself to minimize the parking hassles. But if you’re the designated driver, there are still some spots nearby where you can park safely and walk to your chosen destination. Here are the best places to park in and near Poblacion, Makati.
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Century City Mall
If you’re looking for safe, indoor parking, Century City Mall, a multi-level mall along Kalayaan Avenue corner Salamanca Street, offers one of the most convenient and secure spots to park in Poblacion. Regular mall hours run from 10am to 9pm on weekdays, weekends and holidays, but the mall’s parking area remains open 24 hours a day, with reasonable rates for those having late nights out, especially on weekends.
Vehicles and big bikes are charged P50 for the first 3 hours and P20 for succeeding hours from Monday to Friday and a flat rate of P50 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Motorcycles are charged a fixed rate of P50 daily (with a daily cut-off at 11:59 pm).
Take note, there’s a P500 charge to park overnight (with a daily cut-off at 3am plus parking fees) while lost parking tickets cost P300.
Power Plant Mall
Power Plant Mall, an upscale mall in Rockwell Center is another option near Poblacion with a spacious and secure indoor parking area. Parking here is generally not a problem, especially during weekdays. Depending on where you’re going, you can still walk or switch to a ride-share to get dropped off at your destination after leaving your car.
Regular mall operating hours are from 11am to 9pm Monday to Thursday up to 10pm on Friday. The mall is open from 10am to 10pm Saturday and 10am to 9pm on Sunday. However, the mall parking opens as early as 7am while mall parking exits are open 24 hours.
Power Plant Mall charges 4-wheeled vehicles P60 for the first 4 hours and P30 per succeeding hour on weekdays and a fixed rate of P60 on weekends and holidays. Motorcycles are charged P50 for the first 4 hours and P10 per succeeding hour on weekdays and a fixed rate of P50 on weekends and holidays.
Valet parking costs P60 for the first 4 hours and P30 per succeeding hour on weekdays and a fixed rate of P100 on weekends and holidays. Meanwhile, overnight parking will set you back P500 + parking fee with cutoff times from 3am to 6am. Lost cards/tickets are charged P300 + parking fee.
PEPCO Parking
If you want to park conveniently within easy walking distance from most bars in Poblacion, instead of the side roads, you can try your luck at the PEPCO Parking along 5873 Enriquez Street. This public parking lot is located right across from Good Sh*t Craft and Good Sh*t Coffee, one of the few bike-friendly cafes in the area.
While this privately managed parking lot has accommodating attendants and is near most spots, the parking fee is a bit on the steep side and tends to fill up quickly during peak hours. Prepare to shell out P200 for the first two hours, and an additional P50 for every succeeding hour to park here.
MRJ Center
If you’re looking for daily access or long-term parking in Poblacion, another parking option is the MRJ Center through KERB, a parking app that allows users to find slots, book, pay and access parking slots in different areas.
The premium commercial and office building along 5093 Burgos Makati is adjacent to Opticare Clinic and U Hotels and is located across Hop Inn Hotel and next to Kanto Freestyle. This building near three streets (J.P. Rizal, Gomez and Zamora) offers affordable indoor parking with daytime parking, nighttime parking or monthly parking.
On KERB’s website listing, they say this parking area is ideal for “friends, family, foodies, and bar hoppers who want to enjoy Poblacion till the early morning.”
Day parking access costs P200 and parkers can come and go from 6am to 6pm, while night-time parking (from 6pm to 6am) costs another P200. Monthly parking starts with 24/7 access starts at P4,500. Parkers can come and go as they please, or leave their car parked for as long as needed with this arrangement, according to KERB. Parking beyond operating hours will be charged P1,000 and/or be towed.
How to pre-book a parking spot on KERB:
- Download the KERB app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)
- Sign up for a KERB account
- Search for the address or browse the map
- Select your desired dates
- Pay securely within the app
- Park with ease on your booked schedule
Other parking options
While slots are limited, other alternative parking options for Poblacion suggested on Reddit threads include the paid parking areas of food parks like A. Venue and Kalayaan Gastro Park near Century City Mall.
If you’re staying overnight, hotels with dedicated parking areas in Poblacion include Lub d Philippines, Hop Inn, Red Planet, Oxford Suites, and Makati Palace, to name a few.
Got any parking tips and hacks for nights out in Poblacion? Let us know in the comments.
