Mabolo Travel Guide
Cebu City
Popular places to visit
Carmelite Monastery
Learn about the intriguing political history entwined with this renowned religious structure and listen to the soothing voices of nuns singing.
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.
Things to do
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls
Top hotels in Mabolo
Radisson Blu Cebu
We enjoyed our stay. Very nice staff. No complaints.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Bayfront Hotel Cebu - North Reclamation
Good
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Great resort! Would come back
Reviewed on 24 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
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
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Staff and location are great. Lots of delicious options for the breakfast buffet. However, the hotel shows wear and tear- from carpet, gym equipments and bathroom.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mabolo
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.
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.
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.
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 Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
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.
