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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
Room was clean. Food was awesome customer service fantastic.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
The hotel beach side is lovely. I love the Acqua restaurant. The food is excellent especially the breakfast buffet. It is very clean and the staff and servers were exceptional! They all are friendly and helpful. The staff in the executive lounge were also very hospitable. I cannot say the same for ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Beautiful hotel, large and clean rooms. Easy access to mall and transportation
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Mistake booking this hotel. Amenities ok but food not great and waited 30mins in a queue for breakfast despite being advised to arrive at 09:30 to avoid queues. Then food was stopped 20mins after sitting down. It is a holiday park in a hotel for families like butlins in the uk! Awful if you don’t ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
I strongly advise against staying at the Sheraton Cebu. What was supposed to be a premium experience turned out to be one of the worst hotel stays I have ever had. Here are the reasons, based entirely on actual experience: 1. Completely Unacceptable Soundproofing (Premium Room) I booked one of the ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Magellan's Cross and Colon Street are top sights worth seeing.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Santa Cruz
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.
