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
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
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
Very nice stay
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Loved our stay in Radisson. Nothing compares to the care Cebuanos give to their guests. Our family have travelled to different countries in Europe, Japan and even in the US, our stay at Radisson tops it all. The breakfast buffet was definitely the best of all! Your staff are just incredibly awesome, ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
After 30 years of traveling and working in the hospitality industry, I can honestly say the service at this hotel was among the best I’ve ever experienced. Check-in and check-out were both quick and seamless, setting the tone for a very well-run operation. The activities desk was efficient and organized, ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Everything about our stay was good except checkout. The front desk had a very long wait and we had to leave for the airport. The number to call the front desk from your room was never answered so you needed to bring your luggage down yourself without a trolley
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Breakfast good selection of food. Staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu
Fantastic location, with attentive staff, comfortable facilities and activities. Daily breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross 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.
