San Nicolas Travel Guide
Cebu City
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.
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.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.
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.
Top hotels in San Nicolas
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Excellent service and lovely environment. The food at the buffet restaurant was delicious offering a range of sea food.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Belmont Hotel Mactan
Amazing view, clean room, and staff are wonderful. It's close to everything u need, like option for coffee, groceries, from yummy street foods to Gordom Ramsey fine burger or fish and chips. Can't wait to go back.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Cebu
Staff was wonderful!!!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Amazing resort!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 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
bai Hotel Cebu
My stay at the Bai Hotel was excellent. The staff were professional and polite and the food was beyond my expectations. It is what every guest would like to have when they visit, a worry free moment. My thanks to the hotel and to its wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 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.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.
