Downtown Cebu Travel Guide

Cebu City

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture
Cebu City which includes a monument
Fort San Pedro which includes building ruins
Downtown Cebu
Fort San Pedro featuring 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 a church or cathedral, religious aspects 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

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.

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

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

Cebu City and Mactan Island Private Full-Day Tour

Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour

£50
per adult
Cebu: Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour
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

£89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon
Tops Lookout

Food, Historical and Mountain Tour in Cebu City

£76
per adult
Food, Historical and Mountain Tour in Cebu City
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

£81
per adult
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour
Bohol Country Side Tour

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

£211
per adult
Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise
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

£52
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
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (711 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff. Breakfast menu are excellent."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is £150 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£150
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Highly recommended for staycation and relaxation!
"Excellent! Clean rooms although a bit old now. I think it needs some upgrading especially the bathroom. Television is a bit outdated as well. Quiet air-conditioning and perfect nice temperature inside the room. Massive hotel with lots of restaurants to choose from and activities to do. Very pleasant ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £77 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£77
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
Cebu
"Staff are warm and accommodating"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Radisson Blu 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 £172 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
£172
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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 their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)
"Everything was beautiful"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is £107 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£107
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (713 reviews)
"Staff is great, helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is £58 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£58
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Magellan Monument and Mactan Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
"All staff were courteous and helpful. All were very competent and friendly. We enjoyed our stay so far."

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025

Belmont Hotel Mactan
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Central

If you're spending some time in Central, Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross are top sights worth seeing.

Central
Fort San Pedro which includes building ruins

San Roque

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

San Roque
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Santa Cruz

5/5(2 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Cruz, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mango Square and Colon Street.

Santa Cruz
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Tejero

While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.

Tejero
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Zapatera

While Zapatera may 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 Cebu Business Park.

Zapatera
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Cogon Ramos

While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, Mango Square and Cebu Business Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cogon Ramos

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