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.
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Cebu: Island Hopping 3 Islands + San Vicente Fish + Lunch
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
Absolutely enjoyed my stay at this property! The staff and personnel were very accommodating!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
Staff was friendly and courteous. I'll return
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Very friendly , courteous and helpful staff. The hotel is near to everything. Hotel room was very spacious and very quiet.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa
An oasis of calm and wonderful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay there with a wonderful a breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Best breakfast buffet ever! Unbelievable resort with amazing activities. Fantastic private beach with reef and plenty of fish.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Top notch accommodations with excellent staff
Reviewed on 11 Apr 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.
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.
Santa Cruz
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.
