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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
No hot water for shower. If you want a hot shower, this is not the place for you
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
Large Breakfast Buffet Selection
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Very very good! Excellent 👍👍👍
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
I didn’t use the parking but the food was good.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
They served me a cold hamburger that was raw in the middle. I asked for medium well done. That means warm center. This burger was stone cold, the beef fat had almost re-solidified and the center was RAW and cold. They charged me nearly $20 USD for that disaster burger.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
It was smooth and great accomodation
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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.
San Nicolas
While visiting San Nicolas, you might make a stop by sights like Colon Street and Taboan Public Market.
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.
