Banilad Travel Guide

Cebu City

Cebu City - Sept 2019: Aerial of Cebu IT Park, BPO Industry in Philippines.
Cebu City - Sept 2019: Aerial of Cebu IT Park, BPO Industry in Philippines.
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Popular places to visit

Ayala Center showing a garden

Ayala Center

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Ayala Center
Cebu City, Philippines - SM Seaside, and the under construction SM Arena and Convention Center at night, as seen from the sea.

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.

SM Seaside City Cebu
Cebu City, Philippines - May 17, 2024: The NUSTAR Resort and Casino, a premier 5-star integrated resort, and the mountains near the city.

Waterfront Cebu City Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Waterfront Cebu City Casino
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
Magellan\'s Cross showing street scenes

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
I am not yet done for the day! 😃 Today has been an interesting walk... my happy feet seems to know where the most happening place is and found myself at another happy place! National Bookstore in Mango Avenue 😃 where they are currently having their 2019 Book Binge Bazaar. I immediately sent photos and sale alert to my fellow bookworms who might also want to take this book binge opportunity ☺️ #ginnysjournal #bookworm #booklover #happyplace #happyfeet

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.

Mango Square

Things to do

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

฿2,387
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour

Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour

฿3,105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

฿1,096
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Oslob Whaleshark, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls Tour with Lunch

BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

฿3,384
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

฿2,154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

฿3,176
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
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Top hotels in Banilad

Fili Hotel Cebu

Fili Hotel Cebu

5 out of 5
Nustar Resort, Kawit Island South Road Cebu City Central Visayas
The price is ฿4,435 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿4,435
฿5,444 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions SM Seaside City Cebu and Ayala Center are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
We would like to thank the staff of fili nustar hotel for making our daughter 9th birthday celebration extra special.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Fili Hotel Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is ฿5,804 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿5,804
฿7,124 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,112 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay. This is the kind of hotel-resort that has aged gracefully and we decided to keep coming back and bring our families as well! We miss it already! We stayed in the first room for half a day but it was warm. We were moved promptly after telling them it was warm and the ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna Cebu City Cebu
The price is ฿3,195 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿3,195
฿3,602 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,120 reviews)
Good central location but connecting shopping centre and near airport Spacious clean room Delicious buffet breakfast Unfortunately pool was closed but gym area had nice equipment

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Cebu
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa

Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa

5 out of 5
Marigondon Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is ฿7,127 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
฿7,127
฿8,833 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Adding breakfast would've been nice for the price.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano, Mactan Island Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is ฿4,004 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿4,004
฿4,915 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Ocean view is awesome

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

5 out of 5
M L Quezon Highway, Maribago Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is ฿5,857 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿5,857
฿6,560 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
It was smooth and great accomodation

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
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Other neighbourhoods around Banilad

Bicester can easily be located since it’s by the road. And if you feel that your morning is incomplete without coffee, oh boy, do I have a treat for you. Add only a small fee and they will serve unlimited coffee with your meal which certainly wouldn’t even break the bank! My first impression would be, the serving is reaaaallly huge - bigger than my face 😱 and that’s not all! Their chicken and waffle is extremely good 😋 chicken cooked well with the waffle perfectly crisped. gotta try this! #TroverFoodies #ginnysjournal #Cebuseries #unlimitedcoffee

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.

Kasambagan
I got the chance to dance with the famous prison inmates at the Cebu prison. Yes it was very weird but also really cool. #Cebu #ThePhilippines

Lahug

4/5(17 area reviews)

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.

Lahug
Ayala Center showing a garden

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.

Luz
Mandaue, Cebu Philippines - July 2019: View of Mandaue City and the main skyline of Cebu.

Mabolo

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Carmelite Monastery are top sights worth seeing.

Mabolo
I am not yet done for the day! 😃 Today has been an interesting walk... my happy feet seems to know where the most happening place is and found myself at another happy place! National Bookstore in Mango Avenue 😃 where they are currently having their 2019 Book Binge Bazaar. I immediately sent photos and sale alert to my fellow bookworms who might also want to take this book binge opportunity ☺️ #ginnysjournal #bookworm #booklover #happyplace #happyfeet

Camputhaw

If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.

Camputhaw
Male and female street vendors sell very different items on the streets of Cebu. Traffic is odd there, I've made a left turn across 3 lanes of traffic in rush hour and not waited over 30 seconds. The vast majority of folks are civil and play by the rules.

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.

Hipodromo

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