Downtown Cebu
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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.

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

Santo Nino Church
You can find out about the history of Cebu City with a visit to Santo Nino Church. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots.

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

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.
Things to do

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

Food, Historical and Mountain Tour in Cebu City
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu

One Central Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug, 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Reviewed on 21 Aug, 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Reviewed on 14 Aug, 2025

Belmont Hotel Mactan
Reviewed on 19 Aug, 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
Reviewed on 20 Aug, 2025

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
Reviewed on 15 Aug, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Santo Nino Church and Minor Basilica of the Holy Child are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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.
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- Magellan's Cross
- Colon Street
- Cebu Port
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
- Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
- Fort San Pedro
- Casa Gorordo Museum
- Plaza Independencia
- Cebu Coliseum
- Ayala Center
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- Osmeña Fountain Circle
- Cebu Business Park
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Magellan Monument
- Sirao Flower Garden