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: Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Ferry Transfer
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Our pick of the best Downtown Cebu Hotel Deals
One Central Hotel
Great staff and location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
The staff are very friendly.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Great location but property is dating so not as luxious as one might expect
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
Very family and elderly friendly however bed had termites or some kind of pest that were falling on my mom. So much so a room switch had to happen.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
So close to SM
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
This hotel is closed to the mall where you can dine or do groceries..Very convenient…Try there wagyu beef hamburger in lobby lounge or room service…Best burger I ever have…There’s nightlife everyday on there roof top lounge with a 369 view of the city….Live band on the weekends and DJ’s on weekdays….Staff ...
Reviewed on 13 May 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.
