1880 Building

A prominent destination in the Tourist Attractions scene.

1880 Building is a commercial office and dining development in Barangay Bagumbayan, Quezon City, located near the Eastwood Mall and Central Plaza.

  • Exact Barangay/City: Barangay Bagumbayan, Eastwood City, Quezon City
  • Best For: BPO office visits, late-night cafe studying, casual dining
  • Average Spend: ₱200 - ₱600 per person
  • Power Outlets & Wi-Fi: Outlets available in ground-floor coffee shops (e.g. Starbucks); Wi-Fi depends on individual cafes.

The Corporate Grind and Late-Night Hangouts

If you've ever worked in a BPO or have friends in the outsourcing industry, you've probably heard of the 1880 Eastwood Avenue building. Honestly, it's one of the landmarks of the Eastwood skyline. It's not really a classic tourist spot with old statues or museums, but it's a huge part of the daily grind for thousands of QC locals. On the lower levels, you get a bunch of restaurants and cafes that cater to the graveyard shift workers and weekend mall-goers who populate this mini-city.

The vibe here changes completely between day and night. In the morning and afternoon, it's mostly corporate folk running around with lanyards. But by night, the BPO graveyard shifts start, and the ground floor cafes fill up with people on laptops. The Central Plaza is just a few steps away, so you can easily grab a quick bite or some milk tea after a meeting. Just a heads up, parking in Eastwood is expensive, so taking Grab or public transport is really the way to go if you want to save your budget.

Commuting to the C5 Corridor

Commuting here is a bit of a struggle, though. Eastwood doesn't have its own MRT or LRT station, which is a major pain point. If you're coming from the north, you usually have to drop off at MRT Cubao and walk to the jeepney terminal near P. Tuazon to catch a ride bound for Rosario. Alternatively, you can take a UV Express from Ortigas or C5. During rush hour, C5 is basically a parking lot, so expect to be stuck in traffic for a good 45 minutes just trying to cross the flyover. When it rains, forget about finding a ride easily; lines at the transport terminals spill over onto the sidewalks.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 by George Gemson