Downtown Cebu Travel Guide
Cebu City
Visit Downtown Cebu
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
Admire Chinese architecture and décor and learn about Cebu’s past in the museum housed in the city’s oldest residential home.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
Would stay again. Nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
Great resort with luxury shopping and 24 hour casino. The room was clean and had a great water view. The breakfast buffet was excellent, providing ample selection for dishes of various cuisines, desserts and fresh fruits. There was a consistent staple of various dishes with other dishes and fresh ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
This was a beautiful hotel but does need a renovation of rooms as outdated, very clean rooms excellent staff. We were upgraded to a sea view room overlooking pools and gardens, however there was a wedding one night and it was really loud even with TV on went on for about 5 hours with the host constantly ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
We stayed overnight for my daughter's prom day. Thanks to Pau fr Club lounge who assisted us to have a room right away.the housekeeper who assisted us to make our rollaway bed was kind and helpful -thank you! The room was clean and our sleep was comfortable. It was a quiet relaxing night.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
The staff were excellent
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Magellan's Cross and Colon Street are top sights worth seeing.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
San Nicolas
While visiting San Nicolas, you might make a stop by sights like Colon Street and Taboan Public Market.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
