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
Basilica of the Holy Child featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views

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.

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

Things to do

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

P6,689
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Magellans Cross. The introduction of religion in the Philippines.

Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)

P7,503
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)
Cebu Simala and city historical tour

Cebu Simala and city historical tour

P7,561
per adult
Cebu Simala and city historical tour
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

P6,398
per adult
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour
Mactan Island Hopping Journeys

Mactan Island Hopping Journeys

P12,447
per adult
Mactan Island Hopping Journeys
Heritage of Cebu Monument: View this intricate monument depicting significant events in Cebu's rich history.

Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour

P3,868
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour
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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 Aug 13 to Aug 14
P2,322
P2,734 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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! (704 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff. Breakfast menu are excellent."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

One Central Hotel
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,900 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P8,900
P10,925 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff is excellent and helpful, and the food is high quality and quite fancy/ The only complaint about our room was lack of hot water or pressure for the shower, but everything else was comfy and great."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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 P10,700 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P10,700
P13,271 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
"Staff & service were excellent. The Dip restaurant for dinner was first class. However, there were queues at breakfast & it was very crowded around the pool area. The buildings are tired & leaky, and the surrounding area is very unattractive."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is P3,730 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P3,730
P4,550 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
"Staff were really friendly"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Belmont Hotel Mactan
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is P13,052 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P13,052
P15,923 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The ambiance, rooms and pools are great surrounded by nature"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is P7,360 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P7,360
P9,034 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
"Very comfortable and relaxing stay, great atmosphere"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Central

While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Santo Nino Church and Minor Basilica of the Holy Child.

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.

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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 Mango Square and Colon Street.

Santa Cruz
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Sambag I

When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sambag I
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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
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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.

Cogon Ramos

Downtown Cebu