Downtown Cebu Travel Guide
Cebu City
Visit Downtown Cebu
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
Admire Chinese architecture and décor and learn about Cebu’s past in the museum housed in the city’s oldest residential home.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
The reception staff were accommodating and pleasant. Housekeeping cleaned well and timely replenished room amenities. The security at the entrance of the hotel were attentive to our arrival needs; gave helpful info about restaurants nearby and public transport available.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Nice room! Bathroom could use a little bit of updating, but otherwise it was a nice and fairly spacious room. The buffet breakfast is definitely a highlight. Great location with walking access to the mall for restaurants and shopping, and an easy cab ride to other parts of the city.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
yes, everything great
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
I came to Cebu for business. Having a quality internet connection is vital to me. Seda has very good internet. The rooms are good. Food very good. Location perfect if you want to go to the Alsya Mall. It’s a direct walk without crossing any streets. Overall, the Seda Hotel was very good. Quality ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
All staff and facilities perfect
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
I cannot put any faults on how Sheraton staff looked after us during my husband and I’s stay! Everyone is so helpful and friendly!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Magellan's Cross and Colon Street are top sights worth seeing.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
