Downtown Cebu Travel Guide

Cebu City

A statue of a seated figure with blue and white patterns, set against a clear blue sky and a building with a red roof.
A statue of a man in traditional attire, standing on a pedestal, with palm trees and a building with large windows in the background.
A stone staircase with metal railings leading up a rocky path.
A historic stone building with arches, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A historic stone building with arched doorways and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Stay near popular Downtown Cebu attractions

A vibrant market with colorful fabrics and clothing displayed on racks.

Colon Street

7.8/10 (139 reviews)
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
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Things to do

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering

฿4,057
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

฿1,470
per adult
Cebu Highlands Guided Tour: Temples, Gardens & Scenic Views
Picture 1 for Activity Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

Cebu: Whale Shark & Kawasan Canyoneering + Breakfast

฿3,758
per adult
Cebu: Whale Shark & Kawasan Canyoneering + Breakfast
Cebu: Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Ferry Transfer

Cebu: Bohol Chocolate Hills Day Tour from Cebu City

฿1,459
per adult
Cebu: Bohol Chocolate Hills Day Tour from Cebu City
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport

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

฿1,168
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour

Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour

฿3,309
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Cebu

One Central Hotel

One Central Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner Sanciangko and Leon Kilat Street Cebu City Cebu
The price is ฿1,189 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿1,189
฿1,400 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (806 reviews)
"Very accommodating frontlines."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

One Central Hotel
Fili Hotel Cebu

Fili Hotel Cebu

5 out of 5
Nustar Resort, Kawit Island South Road Cebu City Central Visayas
The price is ฿3,173 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,173
฿3,894 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Fili Hotel Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is ฿5,075 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,075
฿6,230 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,171 reviews)
"All in property. Dining, gorgeous rooms and extensive activities."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 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 ฿2,823 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,823
฿3,183 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
The price is ฿7,457 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿7,457
฿9,243 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"It was very good stay together with my family. The staff is very friendly they are very accommodating.Thank you Plantation Bay. We will surely be back again soon."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road Lapu-Lapu Cebu
The price is ฿3,732 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,732
฿4,580 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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. ...
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
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Where to stay in Downtown Cebu

Find the best Downtown Cebu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
Photo by Jeanne Mary Taad
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 rooftop restaurant with red umbrellas, a glass bridge, and a cityscape in the background.

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.

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.

Downtown Cebu Travel Guide