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.
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
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.
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
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour
Top hotels in Central
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025
Radisson Blu Cebu
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025
bai Hotel Cebu
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025
Belmont Hotel Mactan
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross.
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.
Tejero
If you're spending some time in Tejero, Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Cogon Ramos
While there might not be top attractions in Cogon Ramos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
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.
Sambag II
While Sambag II might 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.
Central
- Magellan's Cross
- Colon Street
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
- Senior Citizen's Park
- Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum
- SM City Cebu
- Ayala Center
- Waterfront Cebu City Casino
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- Jpark Island Waterpark
- Osmeña Fountain Circle
- Cebu Ocean Park
- Cebu Business Park
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Mactan Marina Mall
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Ayala Malls Central Bloc
- Magellan Monument
- Sirao Flower Garden
- Cebu Doctor's University Hospital
- Tops Lookout
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
- Mountain View Nature's Park
- J Centre Mall
- Temple of Leah
- Gaisano Island Mall Mactan
- Gaisano Country Mall
