Point of Interest (POI) Types

Introduction

Each POI type and subtype has its own POI type ID. Pass one or more of these IDs to the Places Search APIs to filter results and return only POIs of those types. The IDs correspond to the values of the poiType attribute in search responses, enabling more precise location searches.

POI Types

POI types are divided into groups. You can find the POI type and subtype IDs for each group in the tables below. Both the POI type and POI subtype ID can be used in /suggest and /discover requests.

driving

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`border_control`	-
`charging_location`	-
`fuel_station`	-
`general_driving`	-
`mountain_pass`	-
`rest_area`	-
`service_area`	-
`toll_gantry`	-
`toll_plaza`	-
`vehicle_repair`	`bodyshop` `car_glass_replacement_shop` `car_repair_and_service` `motorcycle_repair` `truck_repair_and_service` `tire_service`
`vehicle_wash`	`car_wash` `truck_wash`
`weighbridge`	`weigh_station`

parking

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`bicycle_parking`	-
`motorcycle_parking`	-
`parking_facility`	`open_car_parking_area` `open_coach_parking_area` `parking_garage` `open_truck_parking_area`
`rental_car_parking`	-

shopping

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`animal_service`	-
`bicycle_rental`	-
`boat_dealer`	-
`boat_rental`	-
`cannabis_shop`	`medicinal_and_recreational_dispensary` `medicinal_marijuana_dispensary` `recreational_marijuana_dispensary` `unspecified_marijuana_dispensary_type`
`car_rental`	-
`clothing_shop`	`children_s_clothes` `men_s_clothing` `specialty_clothing_shop` `women_s_clothing` `sports_equipment_and_clothing`
`consumer_service`	`betting_station` `dry_cleaner` `internet_cafe` `laundry` `photo_lab_or_development` `photocopy_shop`
`department_store`	-
`food_and_drinks_shop`	`convenience_store` `delicatessen` `drive_through_bottle_shop` `butcher` `fishmonger` `food_market` `greengrocer` `grocery_store`
`mall`	-
`marketplace`	`farmers_market` `informal_market` `public_market`
`motorcycle_rental`	-
`personal_care_service`	`hairdresser`
`retail_area`	-
`shop_or_store`	`agricultural_supplies` `beauty_salon` `boating_equipment_and_accessories` `video_rental_shop` `christmas_or_holiday_shop` `construction_material_and_equipment` `drug_store` `cameras_and_photography` `computer_and_computer_supplies` `office_equipment` `factory_outlet` `florists` `hardware_store` `do_it_yourself_centers` `house_and_garden_furniture_and_fittings` `lighting_shops` `local_specialities_shop` `lottery_shop` `marine_electronic_equipment` `mobile_phone_shop` `music_instruments_store` `nail_salon` `passenger_transport_ticket_office` `pawn_shop` `pet_supplies` `recycling_shop` `retail_outlet` `security_products` `shopping_service` `van_dealer` `variety_store` `wholesale_club`
`supermarket`	-
`vehicle_dealer`	`bus_dealer` `car_dealer` `motorcycle_dealer` `recreational_vehicle_dealer` `truck_dealer`
`veterinary`	-

eat_and_drink

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`bar`	`cocktail_bar` `karaoke_club` `wine_bar`
`beer_garden`	`microbrewery`
`cafe`	-
`cafeteria`	-
`coffee_shop`	-
`fast_food`	-
`food_court`	-
`general_eat_and_drink`	-
`ice_cream_shop`	-
`juice_bar`	-
`pub`	-
`restaurant`	`afghan_restaurant` `african_restaurant` `algerian_restaurant` `american_restaurant` `arabian_restaurant` `argentinian_restaurant` `armenian_restaurant` `asian_restaurant` `australian_restaurant` `austrian_restaurant` `barbecue_restaurant` `basque_restaurant` `belgian_restaurant` `bistro` `bolivian_restaurant` `bosnian_restaurant` `brazilian_restaurant` `british_restaurant` `buffet_restaurant` `bulgarian_restaurant` `burmese_restaurant` `californian_restaurant` `cambodian_restaurant` `canadian_restaurant` `caribbean_restaurant` `chicken_restaurant` `chilean_restaurant` `chinese_restaurant` `colombian_restaurant` `corsican_restaurant` `creole_restaurant` `creperie` `cuban_restaurant` `cypriot_restaurant` `czech_restaurant` `danish_restaurant` `dominican_restaurant` `dongbei_restaurant` `doughnut_restaurant` `dutch_restaurant` `egyptian_restaurant` `english_restaurant` `erotic_restaurant` `ethiopian_restaurant` `exotic_restaurant` `philippine_restaurant` `finnish_restaurant` `fondue_restaurant` `french_restaurant` `fusion_restaurant` `german_restaurant` `greek_restaurant` `grill_restaurant` `guangdong_restaurant` `hamburger_restaurant` `hawaiian_restaurant` `hot_pot_restaurant` `hunan_restaurant` `hungarian_restaurant` `ice_cream_parlor` `indian_restaurant` `indonesian_restaurant` `international_restaurant` `iranian_restaurant` `irish_restaurant` `israeli_restaurant` `italian_restaurant` `jamaican_restaurant` `japanese_restaurant` `jewish_restaurant` `korean_restaurant` `kosher_restaurant` `latin_american_restaurant` `lebanese_restaurant` `luxembourgian_restaurant` `macrobiotic_restaurant` `maghrib_restaurant` `maltese_restaurant` `mauritian_restaurant` `mediterranean_restaurant` `mexican_restaurant` `middle_eastern_restaurant` `mongolian_restaurant` `moroccan_restaurant` `mussels_restaurant` `nepalese_restaurant` `norwegian_restaurant` `organic_food_restaurant` `oriental_restaurant` `pakistani_restaurant` `peruvian_restaurant` `pizzeria` `polish_restaurant` `polynesian_restaurant` `portuguese_restaurant` `provencal_restaurant` `pub_food` `romanian_restaurant` `russian_restaurant` `salad_bar` `sandwich_restaurant` `savoy_restaurant` `scandinavian_restaurant` `scottish_restaurant` `seafood` `shandong_restaurant` `shanghai_restaurant` `sichuan_restaurant` `sicilian_restaurant` `slavic_restaurant` `slovak_restaurant` `snacks_restaurant` `soul_food` `soup_restaurant` `spanish_restaurant` `steak_house` `sudanese_restaurant` `surinamese_restaurant` `sushi_restaurant` `swedish_restaurant` `swiss_restaurant` `syrian_restaurant` `taiwanese_restaurant` `takeout_food` `tapas_restaurant` `teppanyaki_restaurant` `thai_restaurant` `tibetan_restaurant` `tunisian_restaurant` `turkish_restaurant` `uruguayan_restaurant` `vegetarian_restaurant` `venezuelan_restaurant` `vietnamese_restaurant` `welsh_restaurant` `western_restaurant`
`tea_house`	-

education

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`childcare`	-
`college_or_university`	`collegeoruniversity` `junior_college_or_community_college`
`education_facility`	`language_school`
`general_education`	-
`school_or_kindergarten`	`art_school` `culinary_school` `high_school` `middle_school` `pre_school` `primary_school` `school` `senior_high_school` `special_school` `sport_school` `technical_school` `vocational_school`
`training_facility`	`driving_school`

public

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`animal_shelter`	-
`courthouse`	-
`fire_station`	-
`general_government_and_public_services`	-
`government_office`	-
`institution_office`	-
`ngo_office`	-
`police_station`	-
`post_depot`	-
`post_office`	`local_post_office`
`prison`	-
`public_library`	-
`ranger_station`	-
`refugee_site`	-
`research_facility`	`observatory`
`social_service`	`retirement_community`
`tourist_information`	-
`townhall`	-
`traffic_office`	`traffic_control_department`
`utility_office`	-
`vehicle_inspection`	-

lodging

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`camping_ground`	`caravan_site` `recreational_camping_ground`
`general_lodging`	-
`holiday_home`	`apartment_rental` `bungalow_rental` `chalet_rental` `cottage_rental` `villa_rental`
`hotel_or_motel`	`bandb_or_guest_house` `hostel` `hotel` `motel` `rest_camp`

sport

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`fishing`	`fishing_and_hunting_area`
`fitness_center`	-
`general_sport`	-
`golf_course`	-
`horse_riding`	-
`sport_facility`	`fitness_club_and_center` `hockey_club` `sports_center` `squash_court` `swimming_pool` `tennis_court` `thematic_sport_center` `water_sport`
`sport_pitch`	-
`winter_sports`	`other_winter_sport` `ski_resort`

transport

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`aerialway_station`	-
`airport`	`airfield` `military_airport` `private_airport` `public_airport`
`boat_sharing`	-
`bus_station`	`bus_stop`
`car_sharing`	-
`ferry_terminal`	-
`general_transport`	-
`heliport_or_helipad`	-
`public_transport_platform`	-
`public_transport_station`	`coach_stop`
`public_transport_stop`	`streetcar_stop`
`railway_station`	`international_railroad_station` `subway_station` `national_railroad_station` `urban_station`
`security_gate`	-
`taxi_stand`	-
`transport_access`	`airline_access` `subway_entrance`

leisure

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`amusement_park`	-
`beach_resort`	-
`casino_and_gambling`	-
`cinema`	`movie_theater` `drive_in_movies`
`club_and_association`	`beach_club` `flying_club`
`dance_venue`	`dance_studio_and_school`
`events_venue`	`banquet_rooms`
`games_and_entertainment`	`amusement_place` `bowling_center`
`general_leisure`	-
`ice_rink`	-
`marina`	`yacht_basin`
`nightlife`	`disco_club` `jazz_club` `private_club`
`stadium`	`athletics_track` `baseball_park` `basketball_arena` `cricket_ground` `football_stadium` `horse_racing_track` `ice_hockey_arena` `motor_racing_stadium` `multi_purpose_stadium` `netball_stadium` `race_track` `rugby_ground` `soccer_stadium`
`swimming_pool_basin`	-
`tourist_attraction`	`arch` `bridge` `building` `dam` `mausoleum_or_grave` `natural_tourist_attraction` `statue` `tower` `tunnel` `water_hole`
`wellness_center`	`snooker_pool_and_billiard`
`zoo_or_aquarium`	`aquatic_zoo` `wildlife_park` `zoo`

cultural

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`arts_venue`	-
`comedy_club`	-
`cultural_center`	-
`general_arts_and_culture`	-
`historic_marker`	`memorial`
`historic_object`	-
`historic_site`	`battlefield`
`historic_structure`	`monument`
`landmark`	-
`museum`	-
`planetarium`	-
`theater`	`amphitheater` `cabaret_theater` `concert_hall` `dinner_theater` `music_center` `opera_house`

healthcare

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`clinic`	`personal_care_facility` `personal_service`
`dentist`	-
`doctor`	`general_practitioner` `specialist`
`emergency_ward_entrance`	-
`general_healthcare`	-
`healthcare_service`	-
`hospital`	`generalhospitalandpolyclinic` `hospital_for_women_and_children` `hospital_of_chinese_medicine` `special_hospital`
`pharmacy`	-

finance

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`atm`	-
`bank`	-
`foreign_exchange`	-
`general_finance`	-
`gold_exchange`	-
`money_lender`	-
`payment_center`	-
`payment_terminal`	-
`stock_exchange`	-

business

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`agriculture_business`	`farm` `horticulture`
`animal_business`	-
`commercial_area`	-
`commercial_plaza`	-
`company_or_office`	`advertising_company` `airline_company` `automobile_company` `bridge_and_tunnel_operations` `bus_charter_company` `bus_lines` `business_services` `cable_and_telephone_company` `catering_services` `cleaning_services` `computer_and_data_services` `software_company` `construction_company` `diversified_financials` `electronics_company` `funeral_service_and_mortuaries` `import_or_export_and_distribution` `insurance_company` `investment_advisor` `legal_services` `mechanical_engineering` `mining_company` `moving_and_storage_company` `public_health_technology_company` `publishing_technologies` `real_estate_company` `real_estate_agent` `school_bus_company` `service_company` `taxi_limousine_and_shuttle_service` `telecommunications` `transport_company` `wedding_services`
`conference_center`	-
`construction_business`	-
`general_business`	-
`industrial_area`	`automobile_manufacturing` `oil_and_natural_gas` `pharmaceutical_company` `port_warehouse_facility`
`industrial_facility`	`agricultural_technology` `chemical_company` `primary_producer`
`manufacturing_facility`	-
`media_facility`	-
`motoring_organization_office`	-
`workshop`	-

outdoor

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`general_outdoor`	-
`park_and_recreation_area`	`fairground` `historical_park` `lakeshore` `natural_recreation_attraction` `park` `parkway` `preserve` `recreation_area` `river_scenic_area` `seashore`
`park_and_recreation_facility`	`picnic_area`
`trailhead`	`adventure_vehicle_trail` `hiking_trail` `horse_riding_trail` `mountain_bike_trail` `rock_climbing_trail`
`viewpoint`	-

emergency

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`ambulance_station`	`ambulance_unit`
`assembly_point`	-
`emergency_amenity`	-
`general_emergency_services`	-
`rescue_service`	-

facilities

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`drinking_point`	-
`drop-off_point`	-
`emergency_facility`	-
`general_facilities`	-
`outdoor_facility`	-
`public_bathroom`	-
`public_facility`	`station_access`
`transport_facility`	`boat_launching_ramp` `pedestrian_subway`
`waste_disposal_facility`	-

location

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`general_location_of_interest`	-

managed

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`agricultural`	-
`general_managed_green`	-
`grassland`	`arboreta_and_botanical_gardens`

military

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`general_military`	-
`military_airfield`	-
`military_area`	-
`military_facility`	-

natural

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`bareland`	-
`elevation_point`	`hill` `mountain_peak`
`geological_site`	-
`natural_feature`	`cape` `locale` `oasis` `pan` `plain_or_flat` `plateau` `valley`
`natural_landform`	`ridge`
`natural_landmark`	-
`sandy`	`beach` `dune`
`shrubland`	-
`water_area`	`bay` `cove` `harbor` `marsh` `reef` `reservoir`
`water_landmark`	`mineral_or_hot_springs` `rapids` `river_crossing` `well`
`woodland`	-

protected

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`aboriginal_land`	-
`national_park`	-
`protected_land`	`wilderness_area`

religion

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`cemetery`	-
`mourning_facility`	-
`religious_area`	-
`religious_site`	`church` `gurudwara` `mosque` `pagoda` `synagog` `temple`

artificial

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`breakwater`	-
`common_ground`	-
`construction_ground`	`quarry`
`general_artificial_ground`	-
`pier`	-
`residential_entrance`	-
`rural_ground`	-
`transport_ground`	-
`urban_ground`	`flats_or_apartment_complex`

adult

POI Type	POI Subtypes
`brothel`	-
`general_adult_entertainment`	-
`love_hotel`	-
`strip_club`	-
`swinger_club`	-