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

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

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

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

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

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

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

Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

AU$57
per adult
Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Sea Turtles

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

AU$172
per adult
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

AU$178
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Inambakan Falls Private Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

AU$147
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu: Quick Hiking Trip Outside of the Concrete Jungle

Cebu: Quick Hiking Trip Outside of the Concrete Jungle

AU$53
per adult
Cebu: Quick Hiking Trip Outside of the Concrete Jungle
Snorkeling in the islands of Mactan

Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

AU$129
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan
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Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$348 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$348
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (1,029 reviews)
"No"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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 AU$156 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$156
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,046 reviews)
Practical Amenities
"Comfortable and spacious, with easy access to the lounge area. Disappointed that the fitness room did not have cross trainer, but did have plenty of other equipment. Nearby shops in SM Mall very convenient too."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

5 out of 5
M L Quezon Highway, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$250 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$250
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for family bonding."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
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$355 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$355
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (349 reviews)
"Everything well organize and good atmosphere"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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 AU$109 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$109
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (240 reviews)
"The staff at the Belmont were very friendly and attentive. We had a wonderful stay! The room was well appointed and clean."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Belmont Hotel Mactan
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$215 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$215
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"great hotel, great restaurants on site and great room. Not walkable outside the hotel, get a taxi or Grab"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu
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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 Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross.

Downtown Cebu
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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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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