San Nicolas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Nicolas
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.
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.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
Sirao Flower Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Sirao Flower Garden, a lovely green space in Cebu City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour
Our pick of the best San Nicolas Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
Radisson Blu Cebu
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Belmont Hotel Mactan
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Nicolas
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross.
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross are top sights worth seeing.
Mambaling
If you're spending some time in Mambaling, SM Seaside City Cebu and Cebu Ocean Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sambag II
Though Sambag II may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.
Labangon
While Labangon 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 Colon Street.
