Downtown Cebu Travel Guide
Cebu City
Visit Downtown Cebu
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
Admire Chinese architecture and décor and learn about Cebu’s past in the museum housed in the city’s oldest residential home.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Cebu Whale Shark, Tumalog Falls & Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
The hotel is in the historical downtown area of Cebu. You will find many guests from overseas. However the area around it is a not rough. We didn’t find the breakfast appealing either.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Big hotel
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Although the room needs some minor updating, everything else is perfect!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
Spotless room, low water leessure, staff was excellent
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Same reasons previously.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Magellan's Cross and Colon Street are top sights worth seeing.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
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.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
