Banilad Travel Guide
Cebu City
Popular places to visit
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
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.
Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Mountain View Nature's Park
Escape the bustle of the city center to enjoy the recreational activities and sweeping views of Cebu Island at this hilltop park.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Top hotels in Banilad
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Had a partial pool view, wifi was good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Big hotel
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
Room was great, very clean, and hotel service was fantastic from reception to bar/lounge staff!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Amazing rooms, great views, friendly staff. Food places are great, and the breakfast buffet is *chefs kiss*
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Staff are amazing, wifi great. Club class is great. Breakfast they can do better. Didn’t like the fact the pool was closed down.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu
The room always clean.And the staff was so helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banilad
Kasambagan
While Kasambagan may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Banilad Town Centre.
Lahug
Lahug is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino while you're in town.
Luz
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Luz and surrounding area, you can visit Ayala Center and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Carmelite Monastery are top sights worth seeing.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
Hipodromo
While Hipodromo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cebu Business Park and Ayala Center.
