Hipodromo Travel Guide

Cebu City

Photo by Brad Leonard
Photo by Brad Leonard

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
Magellan's Cross

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
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
Philippines Taoist Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Cebu Taoist Temple

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Cebu Taoist Temple
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Pier 4 Cebu Port

Pier 4 Cebu Port

Explore the waterfront in Cebu City with a trip to Pier 4 Cebu Port. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pier 4 Cebu Port

Things to do

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

฿2,509
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

฿3,883
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

฿2,284
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

฿4,243
per adult
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu
From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Inambakan Falls Private Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

฿3,198
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Private Half Day Ultimate Food Tour in Cebu

The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey

฿2,147
per adult
The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey
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Top hotels in Hipodromo

Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG
Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG
4 out of 5
Lot 5 & 6 Block 20 Samar Loop, Cebu Business Park, Mabolo, Cebu City, Central Visayas
The price is ฿2,042 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿2,042
฿2,507 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (634 reviews)
"The staff were amazing, and the food is better than most hotels we've stayed at. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for everything!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is ฿5,700 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿5,700
฿6,997 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The Hotel is kind of showing its age on some small details, but that does not mean it is not a five star experience. Service is amazing and ALL the staffs are friendly and accommodating. Its a perfect place for a family vacation."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, 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 ฿5,873 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿5,873
฿7,284 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Great service"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
4 out of 5
Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is ฿2,261 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿2,261
฿2,532 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"I like the location and the service l. It was excellent"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is ฿7,047 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿7,047
฿8,598 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The Perfect Escape to Relax, Recharge & Get Things
"I had an amazing stay at Plantation Bay Resort & Spa — truly a one-of-a-kind experience! The resort is stunning, with incredible facilities that make it easy to relax and enjoy every moment. The staff were all so friendly and professional, always going the extra mile to help. I stayed in the Dune ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
5 out of 5
Seascapes Resort Town, Mactan Island, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is ฿5,139 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿5,139
฿6,308 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice well kept resort Very kind and responsive Staff"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
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Other neighbourhoods around Hipodromo

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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 SM City Cebu and Mango Square.

Zapatera
Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

Luz

If you're spending some time in Luz, Ayala Center and IEC Pavillon are top sights worth seeing.

Luz
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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
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Camputhaw

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

Camputhaw
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Carreta

While there might not be top attractions in Carreta, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SM City Cebu and Pier 4 Cebu Port.

Carreta
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Cogon Ramos

While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, SM City Cebu and Mango Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cogon Ramos

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