Downtown Cebu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross

4/5(28 reviews)

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

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

4/5(7 reviews)

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

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Santo Nino Church

Santo Nino Church

You can find out about the history of Cebu City with a visit to Santo Nino Church. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Santo Nino Church
Heritage of Cebu Monument showing a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Heritage of Cebu Monument

4/5(22 reviews)

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

Heritage of Cebu Monument
Basilica of the Holy Child showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and interior views

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Marvel at the sacred image of the Santo Niño and see the 16th-century cross in this beautiful Catholic church in the Philippines.

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

Activities

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

NZ$191
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Private Half Day Ultimate Food Tour in Cebu

The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey

NZ$116
per adult
The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey
Magellans Cross. The introduction of religion in the Philippines.

Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)

NZ$214
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)
Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

NZ$199
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon
Cebu City and Mactan Island Private Full-Day Tour

Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour

NZ$111
per adult
Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour
Taoist Temple

3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour

NZ$63
per adult
3-Hour Small Group Cebu City 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
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (704 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff. Breakfast menu are excellent."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is NZ$345 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$345
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Good dining options. Staff were excellent with hospitality and service. Hotel was showing signs of ageing and the room carpets were a little dirty-daughter had rashes on her leg each time she sat on the carpet. Soundproofing in the rooms can be a little better too, could hear everything going on ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

4 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is NZ$393 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$393
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
"Staff were all fantastic and hospitality was great. Room was comfy and clean and reset daily. Breakfast was a highlight and managed very well. Dip Nikkei was the only disappointment. I had the Crab Causa, which was over powered by mayo and sauce. Ceviche and Nigiri was good but had hoped for more. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is NZ$152 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$152
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
"Excellent service, delicious food and amazing hotel ocean view. Perfect for my Ironman 70.3 LapuLapu race."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Belmont Hotel Mactan
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is NZ$273 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$273
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (700 reviews)
"All the staff are very very respectful and service is just remarkable, the whole resort is sparkling clean. However, restaurants are not in the phone directory or on their website so you had to dial and wait for the operator to transfer you which twice took me 3 redials to finally get the operator ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$153 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$153
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"i liked the gym a lot and how nice staff was"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Central

If you're spending some time in Central, Santo Nino Church and Minor Basilica of the Holy Child are top sights worth seeing.

Central
Fort San Pedro featuring a ruin

San Roque

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

San Roque
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Santa Cruz

3/5(9 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Cruz, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mango Square and Colon Street.

Santa Cruz
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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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Cogon Ramos

While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, Mango Square and Cebu Business Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cogon Ramos

Downtown Cebu Travel Guide

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