Downtown Cebu

Cebu City

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture
Cebu City featuring a monument
Fort San Pedro featuring a ruin
Downtown Cebu
Fort San Pedro showing a ruin

Popular places to visit

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
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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
Santo Nino Church

Santo Nino Church

You can find out about the history of Cebu City with a stop at Santo Nino Church. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Santo Nino Church
Heritage of Cebu Monument which includes religious aspects, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Heritage of Cebu Monument

Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.

Heritage of Cebu Monument
Basilica of the Holy Child featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

Marvel at the sacred image of the Santo Niño and see the 16th-century cross in this beautiful Catholic church in the Philippines.

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

Things to do

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

P6,520
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Magellans Cross. The introduction of religion in the Philippines.

Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)

P7,314
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)
Mactan Island Hopping Journeys

Mactan Island Hopping Journeys

P12,133
per adult
Mactan Island Hopping Journeys
Cebu Simala and city historical tour

Cebu Simala and city historical tour

P7,371
per adult
Cebu Simala and city historical tour
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

P6,237
per adult
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour
Heritage of Cebu Monument: View this intricate monument depicting significant events in Cebu's rich history.

Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour

P3,770
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Cebu

One Central Hotel

One Central Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner Sanciangko and Leon Kilat Street, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is P2,322 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P2,322
P2,734 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
"About the only thing I don’t like about 1Central is for a nice hotel you have to use cash. If you go to the pool and want a drink cash, if you order a burger cash. You can’t just sign or even use a CC"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

One Central Hotel
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is P8,900 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P8,900
P10,925 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (1,017 reviews)
"My family stayed July 19-22, 2025. It was a good stay, plenty of opportunities and activity options. It is an older resort in comparison to what we were originally shopping for. The room was slightly smaller for our family but the Service staff in the pool, restaurants, and transportation staff were ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 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 P10,400 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P10,400
P12,899 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)
"Had a great stay here. From check in to check out everything was great. The staff was friendly and attentive and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. Loved the amenities. The only setback would be that it’s far from the city or any other food/malls etc. (you would have to Grab and the closest ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 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 P3,825 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P3,825
P4,285 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Towel had a smell and old. Room temperature was cold and unable to adjust"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 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 P11,633 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
P11,633
P14,279 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"What a wonderful experience. From the check-in through out our stay we were treated with gold gloves. We were originally booked for a short 2 night stay but decided to stay another night. The property and room is pristine with modern amenities and bathroom fixtures. Overall our experience was great ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 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 P13,060 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P13,060
P15,933 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The ambiance, rooms and pools are great surrounded by nature"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Central

While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Santo Nino Church and Minor Basilica of the Holy Child.

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Santa Cruz

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

Though Santa Cruz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.

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Tejero

If you're spending some time in Tejero, Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Zapatera

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zapatera and surrounding area, you can visit Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.

Zapatera
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Cogon Ramos

While there might not be top attractions in Cogon Ramos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.

Cogon Ramos

Downtown Cebu