Santa Cruz

Cebu City

Photo by Lala
Photo by Lala
Photo by Francis Redillas
Photo by Francis Redillas

Popular places to visit

Ayala Center featuring a garden

Ayala Center

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

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 elements and a temple or place of worship

Cebu Taoist Temple

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 showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

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
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

RM329
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

RM493
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Inambakan Falls Private Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

RM412
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

RM294
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

RM556
per adult
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

RM492
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is RM504 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
RM504
RM619 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great amenities and outstanding breakfast buffet. Outstanding hotel, highly recomended."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 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 RM793 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM793
RM984 total
1 Sept - 2 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 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 9 Aug 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
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! (203 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. We loved the location and especially the beach/pool access. The staff was very friendly. The only negative would be the food. I wasn't impressed with the buffet or anything I ate at the hotel, but that's okay, there are plenty of other places to eat nearby. The next time we are ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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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 RM967 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
RM967
RM1,180 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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 28 Jul 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 RM591 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
RM591
RM725 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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! (694 reviews)
"The pool was really nice!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is RM347 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM347
RM392 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Always an amazing place to stay! Beautiful place, amazing facilities. The place to bring your partner if you want to make an impression."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

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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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Sambag II

Though Sambag II may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.

Sambag II
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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

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
Cebu which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and tropical scenes

Capitol Site

3/5(6 area reviews)

When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Cebu Business Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Capitol Site
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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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