Mabolo Travel Guide
Cebu City





Popular places to visit

Carmelite Monastery
Learn about the intriguing political history entwined with this renowned religious structure and listen to the soothing voices of nuns singing.

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.

Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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.
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 Mabolo

Radisson Blu Cebu
Staff was great!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Bayfront Hotel Cebu - North Reclamation
Easy access for mall and close to airport. Staff are all friendly and helpful to our needs. Yes we changed room at first due to bathroom leaking and vault problem but overall it was good place to stay. Restaurant has variety of choices it's just the egg is not warm when we get it 😂. Very clean, ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Staff were great.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Fili Hotel Cebu
Spacious and comfortable room, very clean. Staff so welcoming and kind. Buffet breakfast was great, some items rotate every other day so it’s not exactly the same. Pools were beautiful, we came during the windy season so we swam in the 4th floor infinity pool. Casino was fun and hotel is located ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Mistake booking this hotel. Amenities ok but food not great and waited 30mins in a queue for breakfast despite being advised to arrive at 09:30 to avoid queues. Then food was stopped 20mins after sitting down. It is a holiday park in a hotel for families like butlins in the uk! Awful if you don’t ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Very clean and very accommodating and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mabolo

Carreta
While there might not be top attractions in Carreta, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SM City Cebu and Cebu Business Park.

Hipodromo
While Hipodromo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cebu Business Park and Ayala Center.

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.

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 Banilad Town Centre.

Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.

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.
