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.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Central
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
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu
Ocean view is awesome
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.
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.
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.
