Downtown Cebu

Cebu City

Cebu City showing a statue or sculpture
Cebu City which includes a monument
Fort San Pedro which includes building ruins
Downtown Cebu
Fort San Pedro which includes a ruin

Popular places to visit

Magellan's Cross

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.

Magellan's Cross
Colon Street featuring 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
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

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

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Santo Nino Church

Santo Nino Church

You can find out about the history of Cebu City with a visit to Santo Nino Church. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Santo Nino Church
Heritage of Cebu Monument which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Heritage of Cebu Monument

Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.

Heritage of Cebu Monument
Minor Basilica of the Holy Child showing heritage architecture, interior views and religious elements

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

Marvel at the sacred image of the Santo Niño and see the 16th-century cross in this beautiful Catholic church in the Philippines.

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

Things to do

Private Half Day Ultimate Food Tour in Cebu

The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey

€57
per adult
The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

€99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

€103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon
Magellans Cross. The introduction of religion in the Philippines.

Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)

€110
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)
Cebu City and Mactan Island Private Full-Day Tour

Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour

€57
per adult
Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour
Taoist Temple

3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour

€33
per adult
3-Hour Small Group Cebu City 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
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
"About the only thing I don’t like about 1Central is for a nice hotel you have to use cash. If you go to the pool and want a drink cash, if you order a burger cash. You can’t just sign or even use a CC"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is €162 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€162
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff is excellent and helpful, and the food is high quality and quite fancy/ The only complaint about our room was lack of hot water or pressure for the shower, but everything else was comfy and great."

Reviewed on 31 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 €193 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
€193
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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 our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
"Had a great stay here. From check in to check out everything was great. The staff was friendly and attentive and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. Loved the amenities. The only setback would be that it’s far from the city or any other food/malls etc. (you would have to Grab and the closest ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is €77 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€77
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
Great location and very safe!
"This was a great hotel, nice location and felt very safe!!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Belmont Hotel Mactan
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is €241 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€241
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The ambiance, rooms and pools are great surrounded by nature"

Reviewed on 28 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 €235 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€235
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"What a wonderful experience. From the check-in through out our stay we were treated with gold gloves. We were originally booked for a short 2 night stay but decided to stay another night. The property and room is pristine with modern amenities and bathroom fixtures. Overall our experience was great ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

Cebu City showing a statue or sculpture

Central

If you're spending some time in Central, Santo Nino Church and Minor Basilica of the Holy Child are top sights worth seeing.

Central
Fort San Pedro which includes building ruins

San Roque

While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.

San Roque
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Santa Cruz

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Santa Cruz
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Tejero

While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.

Tejero
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Sambag I

When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sambag I
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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 Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.

Zapatera

Downtown Cebu

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