Central Travel Guide

Cebu City

A coastal cityscape with a prominent tall building, dense urban area, and a clear view of the ocean.
A ceiling mural with a central hexagonal light fixture, surrounded by various figures in historical attire.
A street with a ticket office, shops, and a curved building.
A historic stone building with a tiled roof, arched doorways, and a statue in front.
A traditional stone archway with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

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A traditional stone archway with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

Magellan's Cross

8.4/10 (841 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.
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Things to do

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering

฿4,054
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering
Cebu Highlands Guided Tour: Temples, Gardens & Scenic Views

Cebu Highlands Guided Tour: Temples, Gardens & Scenic Views

฿1,469
per adult
Cebu Highlands Guided Tour: Temples, Gardens & Scenic Views
Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

฿3,211
per adult
Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour

Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour

฿3,347
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)

฿1,182
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Picture 2 for Activity Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour

Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour

฿2,830
per adult
Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour
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Top hotels in Central

Fili Hotel Cebu

Fili Hotel Cebu

5 out of 5
Nustar Resort, Kawit Island South Road Cebu City Central Visayas
The price is ฿3,895 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,895
฿4,781 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 Colon Street are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (264 reviews)
"everything is a perfect experience."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 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 ฿6,776 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿6,776
฿8,318 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,152 reviews)
"Nice place to visit -amenities are great . Staff are courteous and helpful, I’m just disappointed with the food"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 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 ฿2,830 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,830
฿3,191 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿7,510 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿7,510
฿9,309 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Came back here again and I can say the same thing. The place is very relaxing, staff are very attentive, clean room, good food. Everybody goes above and beyond."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

4 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island Lapu-Lapu Central Visayas
The price is ฿5,963 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,963
฿7,396 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (473 reviews)
"The restaurants and all the staff is really good Thank you Christian for all the help at 5 Cien"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is ฿4,608 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,608
฿5,656 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (857 reviews)
"We had a great time . Wonderful staff, very courteous, very helpful fireworks.For awesome, it was my birthday, really made a special.Thank you for the staff and to the\nHousekeeping"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
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Where to stay in Central

Find the best Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone building with arched doorways and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Downtown Cebu

Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street.

A traditional Chinese pavilion with ornate roofs and a stone-paved courtyard.

Lahug

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.

A church with green arches and a cross on top.

Mabolo

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

A bookstore with shelves of books and magazines.
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Open Photo by Jeanne Mary Taad

Camputhaw

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

A ceiling fresco with religious figures and crosses.

Capitol Site

When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Cebu Business Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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