Downtown Cebu

Cebu City

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture
Cebu City featuring a monument
Fort San Pedro featuring a ruin
Downtown Cebu
Fort San Pedro showing a ruin

Popular places to visit

Magellan's Cross

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.

Magellan's Cross
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
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

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

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Santo Nino Church

Santo Nino Church

You can find out about the history of Cebu City with a stop at Santo Nino Church. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Santo Nino Church
Heritage of Cebu Monument which includes religious aspects, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Heritage of Cebu Monument

Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.

Heritage of Cebu Monument
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

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.

Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

Things to do

Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

P6,765
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon
Mactan Sunset Cruise Ultimate Yacht Experience

Mactan Sunset Cruise Ultimate Yacht Experience

P7,988
per adult
Mactan Sunset Cruise Ultimate Yacht Experience
Tops Lookout

Food, Historical and Mountain Tour in Cebu City

P5,807
per adult
Food, Historical and Mountain Tour in Cebu City
Bohol Country Side Tour

Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise

P16,068
per adult
Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise
Cebu City Tour Shared-Joiners

Cebu City Tour Shared-Joiners

P2,763
per adult
Cebu City Tour Shared-Joiners
Mactan Island Hopping Journeys

Mactan Island Hopping Journeys

P12,065
per adult
Mactan Island Hopping Journeys
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Top hotels in Downtown Cebu

One Central Hotel
One Central Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Corner Sanciangko and Leon Kilat Street, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is P2,322 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
P2,322
P2,734 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (693 reviews)
"The buffet breakfast was great but some of the staff seem unsure when ask about the food and lack customer service. The garage was unsafe, the incline was too high."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

One Central Hotel
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is P11,300 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P11,300
P13,871 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent staff!"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
4 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is P10,200 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P10,200
P12,651 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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 our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (299 reviews)
"Fantastic experience. The staff were courteous and respectful. The room service and cleaning services were perfect. I recommend going snorkeling at their beach; you can see entire schools of fish while swimming. The included breakfast was great, and the dinners they have at the dining hall are decent ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
4 out of 5
Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City, Cebu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,725 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P3,725
P4,172 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It was a great stay! I particularly liked how clean the room is , the pool, and the services as well! The only thing is, they don’t offer free breakfast. However, it was a great hotel!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
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 P10,890 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P10,890
P13,367 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Awesome friendly staff! Super clean room within footsteps of the pool area and beach, loved it. Great options for dining and drinks. Highly recommend this hotel for a stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is P12,195 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P12,195
P14,878 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"I was very impressed with the lush tropical vegetation, the beautiful salt water lagoon that anchors the property. Love the attentive staff. There were a couple things not working properly in my room one of which was the AC unit but they took care to fix it right away."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

Cebu City which includes a statue or sculpture

Central

While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Santo Nino Church and Magellan's Cross.

Central
Fort San Pedro featuring a ruin

San Roque

While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.

San Roque
Cebu Lechon is "the best pig ever!" According to Anthony Bourdain. Only in the Philippines. :)

Santa Cruz

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

Though Santa Cruz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like SM City Cebu and Mango Square.

Santa Cruz
Cebu Provincial Museum which includes interior views

Tejero

If you're spending some time in Tejero, Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Tejero
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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.

Zapatera
Cebu Lechon is "the best pig ever!" According to Anthony Bourdain. Only in the Philippines. :)

Cogon Ramos

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

Cogon Ramos

Downtown Cebu