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.
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.
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
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Cebu Hotel Deals
One Central Hotel
Excellent courteous service from the staff gives this hotel a 5 star! The Filipino themed buffet is a must…I had an early flight, and requested for a breakfast pack, which I very much appreciated…the pool area at the top of the building has a great view of the city…will definitely stay here ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
We would like to thank the staff of fili nustar hotel for making our daughter 9th birthday celebration extra special.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
We absolutely loved our stay. This is the kind of hotel-resort that has aged gracefully and we decided to keep coming back and bring our families as well! We miss it already! We stayed in the first room for half a day but it was warm. We were moved promptly after telling them it was warm and the ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Good central location but connecting shopping centre and near airport Spacious clean room Delicious buffet breakfast Unfortunately pool was closed but gym area had nice equipment
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
Adding breakfast would've been nice for the price.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
It was smooth and great accomodation
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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.
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.
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.
