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Cebu City

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Popular places to visit

Ayala Center showing a garden

Ayala Center

4.5/5(27 reviews)

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

4/5(15 reviews)

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

3.5/5(9 reviews)

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

4/5(15 reviews)

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
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Mango Square

3.5/5(17 reviews)

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

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

฿2,418
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

฿3,146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Oslob Whaleshark, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls Tour with Lunch

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

฿3,429
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls
Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience with Transfer and Gear

Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

฿1,390
per adult
Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

฿3,100
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Historical Cebu City Tour

Historical Cebu City Tour

฿4,247
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Cebu City Tour
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Top hotels in Banilad

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is ฿6,565 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
฿6,565
฿8,059 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
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! (1,072 reviews)
Although the room needs some minor updating, everything else is perfect!

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna Cebu City Cebu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,572 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿3,572
฿4,027 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,083 reviews)
Big hotel

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Cebu
bai Hotel Cebu

bai Hotel Cebu

4 out of 5
Ouano Avenue Cor Seno Boulevard Mandaue
The price is ฿2,450 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,450
฿2,762 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mandaue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Room was great, very clean, and hotel service was fantastic from reception to bar/lounge staff!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

bai Hotel Cebu
Seda Ayala Center Cebu

Seda Ayala Center Cebu

4 out of 5
Cardinal Rosales Avenue Cebu City
The price is ฿3,158 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿3,158
฿3,593 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (607 reviews)
Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Seda Ayala Center 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 ฿6,040 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
฿6,040
฿7,491 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (379 reviews)
Nice large rooms, hotel also has good gym facilities

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

4 out of 5
Cebu Veterans Drive Cebu City Cebu
The price is ฿2,115 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,115
฿2,369 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing rooms, great views, friendly staff. Food places are great, and the breakfast buffet is *chefs kiss*

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
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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 Banilad Town Centre.

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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