Downtown Cebu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Cebu Hotel Deals
One Central Hotel
Very courteous staff and excellent breakfast!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Although the room needs some minor updating, everything else is perfect!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Outstanding customer service. Clean rooms and excellent breakfast. Best Breakfast layout in Cebu
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
Awesome and clean hotel
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Delicious breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Nice large rooms, hotel also has good gym facilities
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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.
San Antonio
When in San Antonio, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Yap Sandiego Ancestral House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
