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.

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 Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

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

Sirao Flower Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Sirao Flower Garden, a lovely green space in Cebu City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

Cebu: Quick Hiking Trip Outside of the Concrete Jungle

Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Top hotels in Hipodromo

Holiday Inn Cebu City by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hop Inn Hotel Cebu City
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hipodromo

Luz
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Luz and surrounding area, you can visit Ayala Center and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.

Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Carmelite Monastery are top sights worth seeing.

Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.

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

Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.