San Nicolas Travel Guide

Cebu City

Popular places to visit

Ayala Center showing a garden

Ayala Center

4.5/5(27 reviews)

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

Ayala Center
Colon Street which includes fashion

Colon Street

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

Colon Street
Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross

4/5(15 reviews)

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.

Magellan's Cross
Philippines Taoist Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Cebu Taoist Temple

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Cebu Taoist Temple
Pier 4 Cebu Port

Pier 4 Cebu Port

Explore the waterfront in Cebu City with a trip to Pier 4 Cebu Port. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pier 4 Cebu Port
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Things to do

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

Rp1.255.220
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Rp1.991.062
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

Rp1.153.301
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

Rp620.426
per adult
Cebu City Tour
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

Rp1.683.428
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Inambakan Falls Private Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

Rp1.614.621
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
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Top hotels in San Nicolas

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
4 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is Rp2.839.432 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp2.839.432
Rp3.521.606 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
"Very nice resort with very friendly staff, own beach and huge pools. Being self contained hotel meal prices are a little on the high side with small portions sizes. Hotel has easy access to all the sites via taxi or grab. Try to book a ocean view room you won't be disappointed. Would definitely recommend ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.896.794 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp2.896.794
Rp3.555.815 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family, staff is very friendly and love comeing back to this hotel"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu
5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is Rp1.613.313 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
Rp1.613.313
Rp1.819.010 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice Hotel ... but dont stay too long ... pillows are terrible, completely squishy and useless ... pool is only 4ft deep impossible to swim ... So if you like floating in the pool only and dealing with neck and back pain due to the subpar pillows ... this is the place for you !!! However ... ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is Rp3.748.354 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp3.748.354
Rp4.572.991 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We love our stay at Plantation Bay. Excellent service, great amenities. My only recommendation is to have more gluten free options in their restaurants. My daughter has Celiac Disease with Type 1 Diabetes & she has limited food selection here."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
5 out of 5
Seascapes Resort Town, Mactan Island, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is Rp2.409.214 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp2.409.214
Rp2.957.311 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great, except for our beddings which has musty smell….. But will definitely come back :)"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
4 out of 5
Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
The price is Rp1.497.722 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp1.497.722
Rp1.703.660 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (466 reviews)
"Stayed for 3 nights at Seda Hotel. Check in and check out was fast. Breakfast was good. Staff was great. Very near to Ayala Mall, we just walk 2-3 minutes to the mall, there was an access way to mall."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Seda Ayala Center Cebu
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Other neighbourhoods around San Nicolas

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Downtown Cebu

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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

Downtown Cebu
Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Central

If you're spending some time in Central, Santo Nino Church and Minor Basilica of the Holy Child are top sights worth seeing.

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Mambaling

If you're spending some time in Mambaling, SM Seaside City Cebu and Cebu Ocean Park are top sights worth seeing.

Mambaling
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Santa Cruz

5/5(2 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Cruz, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SM City Cebu and Mango Square.

Santa Cruz
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Labangon

While Labangon 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 Colon Street.

Labangon
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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.

Cogon Ramos

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