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

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

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
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

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

AU$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon
Tops Lookout

Food, Historical and Mountain Tour in Cebu City

AU$159
per adult
Food, Historical and Mountain Tour in Cebu City
Cebu City and Mactan Island Private Full-Day Tour

Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour

AU$153
per adult
Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour
Bohol Country Side Tour

Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise

AU$439
per adult
Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise
Cebu City Tour Shared-Joiners

Cebu City Tour Shared-Joiners

AU$76
per adult
Cebu City Tour Shared-Joiners
Cebu City with Hillyland Joiners Tour

Cebu City with Hillyland Joiners Tour

AU$102
per adult
Cebu City with Hillyland Joiners 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! (683 reviews)
"Good, comfortable"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

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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$328 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$328
29 June - 30 June
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! (286 reviews)
"Very nice resort with very friendly staff, own beach and huge pools. Being self contained hotel meal prices are a little on the high side with small portions sizes. Hotel has easy access to all the sites via taxi or grab. Try to book a ocean view room you won't be disappointed. Would definitely recommend ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$335 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$335
14 July - 15 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family, staff is very friendly and love comeing back to this hotel"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 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$165 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$165
3 July - 4 July
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Satisfactory"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$371 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$371
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Plantation Bay is outstanding on every level!!!
"Everything was fantastic! From the service (hospitality, restaurants, amenities, shops, spas EVERYONE) to the facilities of Plantation Bay itself (wow, they were great!!!) across the board it is really top-notch and 1000%. Plantation Bay exceeded our expectations on every level. (Great Fun, Safe, ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
5 out of 5
Seascapes Resort Town, Mactan Island, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$254 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$254
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"It’s ok"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
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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 Magellan's Cross are top sights worth seeing.

Central
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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.

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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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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
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Carreta

While there might not be top attractions in Carreta, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pier 4 Cebu Port and SM City Cebu.

Carreta

Downtown Cebu Travel Guide

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