Downtown Cebu
Cebu City
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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.
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
Very good
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
Clean and the staff are good accommodations
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa
Friendly staff, great breakfast. AC Unit was loud made rattling noise, and cooled the room poorly.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Great location. Beautiful hotel. Nice staff. Amazing breakfast !
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Always stay here. Clean, great location. Breakfast is a little expensive but very good.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
The place itself is nice. But the food is disappointing. Not only is it expensive, it doesn’t taste good. The pasta we ordered on the first night at Kilimanjaro cafe was not thoroughly cooked. You can taste and see the hard shell. The staff are amazing.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Cebu
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