Downtown Cebu
Cebu City
Visit Downtown Cebu
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
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
One Central Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Belmont Hotel Mactan
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
Reviewed on 1 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.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.