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.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
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.
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.
Activities
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles
Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Our pick of the best Downtown Cebu Hotel Deals
One Central Hotel
Very nice room, good size with a clean bathroom. The staff were great, and breakfast was excellent with wonderful service.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
It was nice experience.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Breakfast is awesome
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Belmont Hotel Mactan
Overnight stay for the airport
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Cebu
Awesome Staff!!! From front desk to the concierge to room staff and restaurant- great staffs make great experiences! Kudos to folks at the buffet for ensuring that we had everything we needed always!!! Looking forward to our next stay!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
So quite and rooms are nice pool is amazing
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross are top sights worth seeing.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
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.
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.
