Central
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.
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.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
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.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Top hotels in Central
Fili Hotel Cebu
Large Breakfast Buffet Selection
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
The beach is superb! We enjoyed swimming and feeding the small fish at the beach. The room and its view are gorgeous! The staff is amazing! I would definitely come back and would recommend it to anyone!
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
pool has been under renovation for quite some time.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
Adding breakfast would've been nice for the price.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
It was smooth and great accomodation
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu
Good sized room. Very clean and housekeeping so a great job to keep it that way. Comfortable bed. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Only issue was the water in the bathroom was generally always cold and tepid at best.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port 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
If you're spending some time in Tejero, Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Cruz
Though Santa Cruz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.
Zapatera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zapatera and surrounding area, you can visit Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
