Central
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.
Things to do

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

Cebu: Whale Shark, Tumalog Falls & Moalboal Turtles Tour

Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles
Top hotels in Central

Belmont Hotel Mactan
Unbelievable staff!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Enjoyed the stay. A little far from outside restaurants, but the facility has its own restaurants.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
AMAZING 💯
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Amazing resort!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Everything well organize and good atmosphere
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

bai Hotel Cebu
It’s always been a nice experience every time I stay in this hotel
Reviewed on 19 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.

