Downtown Cebu Travel Guide

Cebu City

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture
Cebu City which includes a monument
Fort San Pedro which includes building ruins
Downtown Cebu
Fort San Pedro featuring a ruin

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
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
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects 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

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 which includes heritage architecture, a statue or sculpture and religious elements

Heritage of Cebu Monument

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 featuring a church or cathedral, 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

Things to do

Private Half Day Ultimate Food Tour in Cebu

The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey

฿2,134
per adult
The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey
Street Foods Of Cebu City

The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour

฿2,271
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour
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

฿3,893
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon
Cebu City and Mactan Island Private Full-Day Tour

Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour

฿2,187
per adult
Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour
Magellans Cross. The introduction of religion in the Philippines.

Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)

฿4,210
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)
Taoist Temple

3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour

฿1,240
per adult
3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Cebu

One Central Hotel

One Central Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner Sanciangko and Leon Kilat Street, Cebu City, Cebu
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,322 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿1,322
฿1,556 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (697 reviews)
"I loved how close this was to everywhere I needed to be, and that it's one of the few places with a pool within the city. Walkable to the Basilica and Market, Walkable to the most shuttles and jeeps that go to Fuente osmeña and the port My only thing is to ask for a squeegee because of the design ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

One Central Hotel
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is ฿5,066 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,066
฿6,219 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Beautiful Beautiful resort. This place is very kid friendly. They have many activities to keep the children engaged and entertained. It is very very clean. The breakfast buffet is to die for! Amazing choices. Love it."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, 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 ฿5,920 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿5,920
฿7,342 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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 their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (306 reviews)
"Staff are exceptional, place is beautiful"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

4 out of 5
Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is ฿2,162 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿2,162
฿2,421 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Towel had a smell and old. Room temperature was cold and unable to adjust"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
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 ฿6,755 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿6,755
฿8,292 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"What a wonderful experience. From the check-in through out our stay we were treated with gold gloves. We were originally booked for a short 2 night stay but decided to stay another night. The property and room is pristine with modern amenities and bathroom fixtures. Overall our experience was great ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is ฿7,350 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿7,350
฿8,967 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, great staff lots to do."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
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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.

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Santa Cruz

5/5(2 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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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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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

Downtown Cebu Travel Guide