Banilad Travel Guide
Cebu City
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Top hotels in Banilad
Fili Hotel Cebu
Great staff and amazing breakfast buffet. Friendly service and delicious food every morning.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa
Friendly staff, great breakfast. AC Unit was loud made rattling noise, and cooled the room poorly.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Our fave place
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
The room was spacious and well equipped but The room smells mushy like mold.pool area was closed for renovation. I didn’t know that in advance.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu City
Excellent service, very friendly & hospitable staff. Immaculate & up to date hotel. Superb location to restaurants, local mall and supermarkets. Famous night market is very close by as are local bus lines.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
The place itself is nice. But the food is disappointing. Not only is it expensive, it doesn’t taste good. The pasta we ordered on the first night at Kilimanjaro cafe was not thoroughly cooked. You can taste and see the hard shell. The staff are amazing.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 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 Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
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 Ayala Center and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
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 Cebu Business Park and Ayala Center.
