Central Travel Guide
Cebu City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Top hotels in Central
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Excellent service and lovely environment. The food at the buffet restaurant was delicious offering a range of sea food.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Belmont Hotel Mactan
Amazing view, clean room, and staff are wonderful. It's close to everything u need, like option for coffee, groceries, from yummy street foods to Gordom Ramsey fine burger or fish and chips. Can't wait to go back.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Cebu
Staff was wonderful!!!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Amazing resort!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Very friendly staff. We were also able to get our room early which was lovely considering we’d been travelling some 20 hours! Room was a very good size and comfortable. Patio was small though (not very wide). But we had view of pool and ocean. Excellent experience.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
bai Hotel Cebu
My stay at the Bai Hotel was excellent. The staff were professional and polite and the food was beyond my expectations. It is what every guest would like to have when they visit, a worry free moment. My thanks to the hotel and to its wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
Santa Cruz
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.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
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.
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.
