Banilad Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
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.
Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Mountain View Nature's Park
Escape the bustle of the city center to enjoy the recreational activities and sweeping views of Cebu Island at this hilltop park.
Activities
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Cebu: Whale Shark, Tumalog Falls & Moalboal Turtles Tour
Our pick of the best Banilad Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Huge resort, popular with Korean guests. Comfortable, although a bit dated suite with a nice ocean view (unfortunately, it was rainy). Breakfast buffet with many good options, although very crowded. Much more quiet in the club lounge on the eighth floor.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Very good location and decent amenity
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
Positive -- room was nice, clean and with great shower. Negative -- room was a bit noisy and lacking character.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Staff was excellent, very helpful and friendly. Hotel room was great. Enjoyed our stay, Would love to stay at this hotel again.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu
The room always clean.And the staff was so helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banilad
Kasambagan
While Kasambagan may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Banilad Town Centre.
Lahug
Lahug is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino while you're in town.
Luz
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Luz and surrounding area, you can visit Ayala Center and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Carmelite Monastery are top sights worth seeing.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
Hipodromo
While Hipodromo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cebu Business Park and Ayala Center.
