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.
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.
Mountain View Nature's Park
Escape the bustle of the city center to enjoy the recreational activities and sweeping views of Cebu Island at this hilltop park.
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 Banilad
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
Nice & clean rooms but the water temperature fluctuates from cold to hot when taking a shower.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Incredible hotel. Lovely staff. The marine conservation efforts are outstanding.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Friendly and accommodating staff, spacious and clean room. Very responsive to additional requests. Thank you and will surely come and stay with Radisson Blu again.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Pool was cloudy. The skimmer box for thr pool is above the waterline so it doesnt filter all day. Only refill the pool to the correct level every other day.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Nice large rooms, hotel also has good gym facilities
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Seda is always one of my go to staycation places in Cebu near Shopping mall and variety of restaurants. The staff are friendly, kind, and polite. Kudos to the parking staff forgot their names but they made our parking smooth and safe during holidays. Parking guard helped me to get parking ticket ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banilad
Talamban
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Talamban and surrounding area, you can visit Streetscape Mall Cebu and Banilad Town Centre.
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 Carmelite Monastery 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.
