Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture
Cebu City showing signage
Cebu City showing a monument
Cebu City which includes an administrative building
Cebu City showing heritage architecture

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
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
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
Ayala Center which includes a park

Ayala Center

4/5(31 reviews)

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Ayala Center
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

Activities

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

AU$189
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

AU$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

AU$111
per adult
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
A Bohol Journey from Cebu

A Bohol Journey from Cebu

AU$303
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
A Bohol Journey from Cebu
Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

AU$60
per adult
Cebu City Tour
Cebu City All Day Tour; An Unforgettable Experience of Cebu.

Cebu City All Day Tour; An Unforgettable Experience of Cebu.

AU$95
per adult
Cebu City All Day Tour; An Unforgettable Experience of Cebu.
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Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals

Astrotel Cebu
Astrotel Cebu
2 out of 5
179 Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, Central Visayas
The price is AU$32 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$32
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Popular attractions SM City Cebu and Colon Street are located ...
6.8/10 (14 reviews)
"Very limited on dining areas also the elevator broke down almost daily"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Astrotel Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$507 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$507
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The resort is amazing and festive! The friendliness of the staff makes you feel at home, they even have baby amenities set up in our room even if I didn’t ask for it. It shows that they care and payed attention to the guest needs. They will make your stay very relaxing and a memorable one. Thank ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
4 out of 5
Dapdap, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$207 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (426 reviews)
"It was incredible, from start to finish! Went for two days, stayed for five!! The entire rezort was incredibly beautiful! The staff were the most friendly and very respectful! Best place I've ever been! Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu
5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is AU$159 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Location , Spacious room and friendly accommodating hotel staff .."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
4 out of 5
Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
The price is AU$147 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (436 reviews)
"The staff are excellent. Ayala Center Mall is its backyard. So very convenient."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Seda Ayala Center 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 AU$341 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$341
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)
Great stay but pool is small
"Sheraton was a luxurious stay, great views, good food. However, I was quite disappointed with the pool, which was tight. Granted Pool A was closed and being renovated at the time. However, from the looks of it, it’s also a bit small and limited in size. With the sprawling grounds. I expected Sheraton ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Central

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Downtown Cebu

4/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and Santo Nino Church.

Downtown Cebu
Fort San Pedro which includes building ruins

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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Tejero

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

Tejero
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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
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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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