Banilad Travel Guide
Cebu City


Popular places to visit

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.

Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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.

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

Scuba Diving Adventure Moalboal Sardine Run and Pescador Island

Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering

Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour

Olango Island Day Trip from Cebu Snorkeling & Wildlife Sanctuary

Cebu: Island Hopping 3 Islands + San Vicente Fish + Lunch
Top hotels in Banilad

Fili Hotel Cebu
"Excellent buffet breakfast. Clean room. Helpful and cheerful staff. Casino has plenty of options to play & smoking is restricted to designated rooms only in the casino."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
"Great for couples or families with small or pre-teen aged children"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Radisson Blu Cebu
"Room a bit old and not well maintained. The Room that we stayed in has a smell."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
"Excellent property will come again"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Seda Central Bloc Cebu City
"It’s close to the Mall."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

bai Hotel Cebu
"Great hotel especially at that price point. I found a new favorite place to stay when going to Cebu!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banilad

Kasambagan
While Kasambagan 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 Ayala Malls Central Bloc.

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.

Luz
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Luz and surrounding area, you can visit SM City Cebu and Ayala Center.

Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Cebu Kartzone are top sights worth seeing.

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

Hipodromo
While Hipodromo 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 Cebu Business Park.
