Central Travel Guide
Cebu City
Popular places to visit
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.
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Top hotels in Central
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
The whole ambiance of the hotel staff were courteous, friendly and helpful. Room was excellent and clean kitted out with everything you would want in a room. Definitely would stay in Belmont hotel again.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Cebu
Second time checking in at this hotel. Everything was great! Well except for the pool it was temporarily closed but not biggie at all! 😊
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
Very clean hotel. Nice big room and bathroom. Pool and beach area is nice and breakfast choices were great. The only thing that lets it down is the location. I walked to the Newtown main area and it was through some dodgy areas. Not much else to do within walking distance
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Very friendly staff. We were also able to get our room early which was lovely considering we’d been travelling some 20 hours! Room was a very good size and comfortable. Patio was small though (not very wide). But we had view of pool and ocean. Excellent experience.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central
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.
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.
Cogon Ramos
While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, Mango Square and Cebu Business Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Central Travel Guide
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum
- Ayala Center
- Jpark Island Waterpark
- Osmeña Fountain Circle
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Mactan Marina Mall
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
- Magellan Monument
- Sirao Flower Garden
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- J Centre Mall
- Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
- Lapu-Lapu City Hall
- Green Lagoon Park
