Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture
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Cebu City showing a monument
Cebu City which includes an administrative building
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Popular places to visit

Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross

4/5(28 reviews)

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

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

4/5(7 reviews)

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

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.

Santo Nino Church
Basilica of the Holy Child showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and interior views

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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
Ayala Center which includes a park

Ayala Center

4/5(31 reviews)

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Ayala Center
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

Activities

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

AU$178
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

AU$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Sea Turtles

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

AU$172
per adult
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles
Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

AU$57
per adult
Cebu City Tour
From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Inambakan Falls Private Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

AU$147
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

AU$186
per adult
Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour
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Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$352 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$352
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,028 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is AU$158 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$158
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,040 reviews)
"Much of my stay at this Radisson was pleasant, the room was excellent, the buffet was exceptional, its proximity to SM was enjoyable. I just really find it very annoying that their pool was in a state of indefinite maintenance during our stay, something that was communicated to me couple of days ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu 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 AU$359 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$359
28 Sept - 29 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
"Everything well organize and good atmosphere"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

5 out of 5
M L Quezon Highway, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$253 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$253
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect for family bonding."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Belmont Hotel Mactan

Belmont Hotel Mactan

4.5 out of 5
Newtown Blvd, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is AU$120 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$120
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (237 reviews)
"Excellent sauna and steam room as well as pool n resto bar on 3rd floor. Great job by Anthony and Jason overseeing the pool area and solid fitness center. Also wonderful check out experience by Mae! Very professional, friendly and quick. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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 AU$372 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$372
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Quiet luxury"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Central

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Downtown Cebu

Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross.

Downtown Cebu
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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.

Santa Cruz
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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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Tejero

While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.

Tejero
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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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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

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