Downtown Cebu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture
Cebu City showing a monument
Fort San Pedro featuring a ruin
Fort San Pedro which includes a garden
Fort San Pedro which includes building ruins

Popular places to visit

Colon Street which includes fashion

Colon Street

Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.

Colon Street
Magellan\'s Cross showing street scenes

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.

Magellan's Cross
Magellan Cross Pavilion on Plaza Sugbo in cebu city, philippines

Santo Nino Church

Santo Nino Church is just one of the places to see in Cebu City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches or discover the coral reefs in this relaxing area.

Santo Nino Church
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Heritage of Cebu Monument showing a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Heritage of Cebu Monument

Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.

Heritage of Cebu Monument
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

Admire Chinese architecture and décor and learn about Cebu’s past in the museum housed in the city’s oldest residential home.

Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

Activities

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

NZ$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

NZ$171
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu: Whalesharks, Sumilon Sandbar & Marine Sanctuary Tour

Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

NZ$174
per adult
Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

NZ$59
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

NZ$63
per adult
Cebu City Tour
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

NZ$183
per adult
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Cebu Hotel Deals

One Central Hotel

One Central Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner Sanciangko and Leon Kilat Street Cebu City Cebu
The price is NZ$66 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$66
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (777 reviews)
Would stay again. Nice breakfast.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

One Central Hotel
Fili Hotel Cebu

Fili Hotel Cebu

5 out of 5
Nustar Resort, Kawit Island South Road Cebu City Central Visayas
The price is NZ$214 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$214
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions SM Seaside City Cebu and Ayala Center are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
Great resort with luxury shopping and 24 hour casino. The room was clean and had a great water view. The breakfast buffet was excellent, providing ample selection for dishes of various cuisines, desserts and fresh fruits. There was a consistent staple of various dishes with other dishes and fresh ...

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Fili Hotel Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is NZ$408 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
NZ$408
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,104 reviews)
This was a beautiful hotel but does need a renovation of rooms as outdated, very clean rooms excellent staff. We were upgraded to a sea view room overlooking pools and gardens, however there was a wedding one night and it was really loud even with TV on went on for about 5 hours with the host constantly ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna Cebu City Cebu
The price is NZ$158 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$158
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,115 reviews)
We stayed overnight for my daughter's prom day. Thanks to Pau fr Club lounge who assisted us to have a room right away.the housekeeper who assisted us to make our rollaway bed was kind and helpful -thank you! The room was clean and our sleep was comfortable. It was a quiet relaxing night.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Cebu
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa

Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa

5 out of 5
Marigondon Lapu-Lapu Cebu
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$422 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
NZ$422
14 Apr - 15 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The staff were excellent

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

5 out of 5
M L Quezon Highway, Maribago Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is NZ$418 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
NZ$418
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

Metro Cebu

Central

If you're spending some time in Central, Magellan's Cross and Colon Street are top sights worth seeing.

Central
Have a taste of the Filipino history in this military defense structure, built by Spanish and indigenous Cebuano in the pier area of the city. #roadtrip

San Roque

While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.

San Roque
Cebu Island which includes heritage elements

Tejero

While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.

Tejero
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San Nicolas

While visiting San Nicolas, you might make a stop by sights like Colon Street and Taboan Public Market.

San Nicolas
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Sambag I

When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sambag I
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Zapatera

While Zapatera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.

Zapatera

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