Downtown Cebu Travel Guide

Cebu
Cebu City which includes a monument

Popular places to visit

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Colon Street

Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.

Colon Street
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Magellan's Cross

4/5(15 reviews)

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.

Magellan's Cross
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Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
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Heritage of Cebu Monument

4/5(9 reviews)

Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.

Heritage of Cebu Monument
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Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Marvel at the sacred image of the Santo Niño and see the 16th-century cross in this beautiful Catholic church in the Philippines.

Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
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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.

Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

Top hotels in Downtown Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu
5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu, Cebu
The price is ₹7,919 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
₹7,919
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cebu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff at each position was very helpful,The staff at the Front Desk handle stress very well and were very patient when the Desk Computer System had a hiccup, which always happens in every hotel. Alphine was especially patient as was her daughter who worked there too. Great bunch of people, who ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Radisson Blu Cebu
One Central Hotel
One Central Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Corner Sanciangko and Leon Kilat Street, Cebu, Cebu
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cebu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (545 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

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One Central Hotel
Quest Hotel & Conference Center
Quest Hotel & Conference Center
3 out of 5
Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu, Cebu
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Cebu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Don’t stay @ room 937, it’s rite in front of the housekeeping and so noisy, overall the 9th floor is a mess my parents stayed @ room933 it is a mess…Hope the management will take good care of each of the clients"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

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Quest Hotel & Conference Center
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is ₹20,545 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
₹20,545
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"It is just a little piece of heaven on earth."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is ₹14,053 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
₹14,053
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions SM City Cebu and Magellan's Cross are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Spa (massage is very good), food is pretty good. Transportation is limited, not free transportation considering the property is too far to the city and other establishment."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is ₹12,088 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
₹12,088
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (420 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

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Santa Cruz

5/5(2 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Cruz, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SM City Cebu and Osmeña Fountain Circle.

Santa Cruz
Cebu which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and tropical scenes

Capitol Site

3/5(6 area reviews)

While visiting Capitol Site, you might make a stop by sights like Osmeña Fountain Circle and Jose Rizal Memorial Library.

Capitol Site
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North Reclamation Area

4/5(8 area reviews)

While visiting North Reclamation Area, you might make a stop by sights like SM City Cebu and Pier 4 Cebu Port.

North Reclamation Area
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Mambaling

If you're spending some time in Mambaling, SM Seaside City Cebu and Cebu Ocean Park are top sights worth seeing.

Mambaling
Carmelite Monastery featuring a statue or sculpture

Mabolo

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Mabolo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SM City Cebu and Ayala Center.

Mabolo
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Basak San Nicolas

While Basak San Nicolas isn't home to many top sights, Cebu Ocean Park and SM Seaside City Cebu are some notable places to visit nearby.

Basak San Nicolas

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