Central Travel Guide
Cebu City





Popular places to visit

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.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.

Santo Nino Church
You can find out about the history of Cebu City with a visit to Santo Nino Church. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots.

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.

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

Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Things to do

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey
Top hotels in Central

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central

Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and Santo Nino Church.

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.

Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, 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.

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.

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.