San Nicolas Travel Guide
Cebu City
Visit San Nicolas
Popular places to visit
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
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.
Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Mountain View Nature's Park
Escape the bustle of the city center to enjoy the recreational activities and sweeping views of Cebu Island at this hilltop park.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
BEST OF CEBU:Oslob Whaleshark Encounter w Sandbar & Tumalog Falls
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Top hotels in San Nicolas
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Although the room needs some minor updating, everything else is perfect!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Big hotel
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
Room was great, very clean, and hotel service was fantastic from reception to bar/lounge staff!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Nice large rooms, hotel also has good gym facilities
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Amazing rooms, great views, friendly staff. Food places are great, and the breakfast buffet is *chefs kiss*
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Nicolas
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Magellan's Cross and Colon Street are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
When in San Antonio, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Yap Sandiego Ancestral House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Sambag II
Though Sambag II may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.
Mambaling
If you're spending some time in Mambaling, SM Seaside City Cebu and Cebu Ocean Park are top sights worth seeing.
