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.
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.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.
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.
Tops Lookout
Enjoy a sunrise or sunset and capture photos of the city from this fort-like viewpoint on a mountain with food stalls lining its access road.
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 Hipodromo
Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG
Nice hotel and staff, would come stay here again if I go to Cebu again
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hop Inn Hotel Cebu City
Staff was extremely friendly and it was in a good location!!!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
Nice & clean rooms but the water temperature fluctuates from cold to hot when taking a shower.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Incredible hotel. Lovely staff. The marine conservation efforts are outstanding.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Clean and accessible
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
The resort is HUGE! It’s perfect for families with so many pool options, activities, water slides and a lot of kid friendly food.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hipodromo
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.
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.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
Carreta
While there might not be top attractions in Carreta, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SM City Cebu and Cebu Business Park.
Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Carmelite Monastery are top sights worth seeing.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
