Banilad Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Banilad
Popular places to visit
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Activities
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Kawasan Fall & Moalboal Sardines
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu: Oslob Whaleshark Experience with Priority Line
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour
Our pick of the best Banilad Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
"clean"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
"Awesome!"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
"Great breakfast. The hotel had a really nice view."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu City
"Great staff very accommodating and polite."
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Amber Hotel - Cebu
"Great hotel at the price, very convenient if you're taking the ferry to Cebu. The restaurant breakfast is basic but hey it's free. The only drawbacks to the property are the high priced restaurants on the property but that's not the hotels problem."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
"The food was not very good. Several items were undercooked and some were cold when they should have been hot. We expected much better for how expensive it was. Also, we have a special needs child and we informed to them in advance, but they still had little to no care about his well-being. There ..."
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Banilad
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street.
Lahug
Lahug is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino while you're in town.
Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Cebu Kartzone are top sights worth seeing.
Luz
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Luz and surrounding area, you can visit Ayala Center and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
Kasambagan
While Kasambagan may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
