Downtown Cebu
Cebu City
Visit Downtown Cebu
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: Oslob Whale Sharks, Kawasan Fall & Moalboal Sardines
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering
Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
"clean"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
"Awesome!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
"Great breakfast. The hotel had a really nice view."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu City
"Great staff very accommodating and polite."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Amber Hotel - Cebu
"Great hotel at the price, very convenient if you're taking the ferry to Cebu. The restaurant breakfast is basic but hey it's free. The only drawbacks to the property are the high priced restaurants on the property but that's not the hotels problem."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
"The food was not very good. Several items were undercooked and some were cold when they should have been hot. We expected much better for how expensive it was. Also, we have a special needs child and we informed to them in advance, but they still had little to no care about his well-being. There ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Cebu
Lahug
Lahug is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino while you're in town.
Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Cebu Kartzone are top sights worth seeing.
Luz
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Luz and surrounding area, you can visit Ayala Center and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
Kasambagan
While Kasambagan may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
Hipodromo
While Hipodromo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cebu Business Park and Ayala Center.
