Hipodromo Travel Guide

Cebu City

Photo by Brad Leonard
Photo by Brad Leonard

Popular places to visit

Ayala Center showing a garden

Ayala Center

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Ayala Center
Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross

4/5(15 reviews)

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
Philippines Taoist Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Cebu Taoist Temple

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Cebu Taoist Temple
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Sirao Flower Garden

Sirao Flower Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Sirao Flower Garden, a lovely green space in Cebu City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sirao Flower Garden

Things to do

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

£57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

£77
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

£95
per adult
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Inambakan Falls Private Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

£73
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Private Half Day Ultimate Food Tour in Cebu

The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey

£48
per adult
The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey
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Top hotels in Hipodromo

Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG

Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG

4 out of 5
Lot 5 & 6 Block 20 Samar Loop, Cebu Business Park, Mabolo, Cebu City, Central Visayas
The price is £57 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£57
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (640 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is £144 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£144
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent staff!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 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 £165 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£165
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (303 reviews)
"Everything was good except when you took a shower there was never any hot water. Cold showers are awful in my book."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 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
The price is £47 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£47
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is older than anticipated but the staff and cleanliness of the hotel are above and beyond. The hotel has many restaurant options. The only downside is the hotel location inconvenience, especially during rush hour traffic."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 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 £148 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£148
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Well maintained"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 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 £171 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£171
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"This was the best resort I have ever been to. The website does not do it justice. It is beautiful!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Hipodromo

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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
Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

Luz

If you're spending some time in Luz, Ayala Center and IEC Pavillon are top sights worth seeing.

Luz
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Mabolo

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Carmelite Monastery are top sights worth seeing.

Mabolo
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Camputhaw

If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.

Camputhaw
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Carreta

While there might not be top attractions in Carreta, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pier 4 Cebu Port and SM City Cebu.

Carreta
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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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