Central Travel Guide

Cebu City

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

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

Santo Nino Church is just one of the places to see in Cebu City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches or discover the coral reefs in this relaxing area.

Santo Nino Church
Basilica of the Holy Child featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views

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
Ayala Center showing a garden

Ayala Center

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

Ayala Center
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

Things to do

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

Rp1.266.214
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

Rp1.931.813
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Inambakan Falls Private Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

Rp1.614.649
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

Rp1.704.645
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

Rp1.153.321
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

Rp625.860
per adult
Cebu City Tour
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Top hotels in Central

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is Rp2.744.893 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
Rp2.744.893
Rp3.369.356 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,019 reviews)
"The place and stay was amazing everything as expected from the description"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is Rp1.531.362 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.531.362
Rp1.726.610 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
"Superb"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu 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 Rp3.120.510 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp3.120.510
Rp3.870.212 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (344 reviews)
"Everything was beautiful"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is Rp2.294.443 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
Rp2.294.443
Rp2.816.429 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (715 reviews)
"Staff is great, helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
bai Hotel Cebu

bai Hotel Cebu

4 out of 5
Ouano Avenue Cor Seno Boulevard, North Reclamation, Mandaue
The price is Rp1.206.998 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
Rp1.206.998
Rp1.360.890 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mandaue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff were excellant. The food in the beef roast on the buffet had no flavour."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

bai Hotel Cebu
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
"Price was reasonable the staff were all friendly and food was really good the walk to beach was short (5mins) but well worth it. Jet skis were fun. Only one negative experience was there always seemed to be someone trying to sell or rent you a condo even when going back and forth from your room someone ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Central

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Downtown Cebu

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross.

Downtown Cebu
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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.

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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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Cogon Ramos

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

Cogon Ramos
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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
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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.

Sambag II

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