Downtown Cebu
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)
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
Breakfast was great! Staff were very kind and helpful and the room was kept clean by staff and was spacious
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Huge resort, popular with Korean guests. Comfortable, although a bit dated suite with a nice ocean view (unfortunately, it was rainy). Breakfast buffet with many good options, although very crowded. Much more quiet in the club lounge on the eighth floor.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
Rooms were very clean. Staff are very courteous.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Excellent hotel next to huge shopping center.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
Positive -- room was nice, clean and with great shower. Negative -- room was a bit noisy and lacking character.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Staff are amazing, wifi great. Club class is great. Breakfast they can do better. Didn’t like the fact the pool was closed down.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
San Antonio
Though San Antonio might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colon Street and Yap Sandiego Ancestral House.
Tejero
If you're spending some time in Tejero, Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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
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.
Downtown Cebu
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