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 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 City: City and Mountain Highlights Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
Very good
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
Excellent
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa
Friendly staff, great breakfast. AC Unit was loud made rattling noise, and cooled the room poorly.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
The overall resort was amazing. Everything was beautiful. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again in the future!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
The property is still damaged from 2015 typhoon, No pol, no main Entrance for vehicle pickup and drop off
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu City
Great place, and restaurant, exceptional staff. The internet was a bit slow for a place in IT park but workable. Nice terrace bar although sometimes the music was quite loud with loud speakers everywhere, also inside. Everything else perfect.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 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.
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.
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.
