Title: Visit Central: 2026 Central, Cebu City Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# Central

## Cebu City

![Metro Cebu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910252487238262784/3ac8f2e7-3e40-4a11-bad4-d6072de1c2e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Standing under a Spanish-styled pavilion in Cebu City, Philippines is a large wooden cross that claims to be the one planted by famed explorer Ferdinand Magellan, yet some believe it is nothing but a replica. No one has yet verified which tale is true, but the cross and its ornate chapel remain a popular pilgrimage site for locals and tourists alike. #cebu #travel #magellanscross #history #spanish #catholicism #church #wanderlust #travelgram #whenincebu #stopover #magellan #igcebu #travelasia #philippines #globetrotter #passionpassport #instatravel #pitsenyor #asia #travelgr8 #airasiacebu #cooltravelpix #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travelph #worldtravelbook 
#lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800/560c48c3-318f-491d-ba21-63d6bc65a573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Colon Street, the oldest servicing street in the Philippines.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800/ffef41cb-0a21-4737-9fbd-cb8e5b23a320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Magellan\'s Cross featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150188/bc65bf3a-3d3c-4d73-a2a6-c5105feaa4cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Magellan\'s Cross showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150188/c46450cc-a650-4930-936f-f3165cdc731e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Central

Things to do

Hotels

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[Cebu City Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cebu-City.dx800)

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### Popular places to visit

![Magellan\'s Cross showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150188/c46450cc-a650-4930-936f-f3165cdc731e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Magellan's Cross

4/5(282 reviews)

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.

[](https://expedia.com/Magellans-Cross-Downtown-Cebu.d6150188.Vacation-Attraction)

![Magellan Cross Pavilion on Plaza Sugbo in cebu city, philippines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563234805/a429e51e-4a10-45af-8fd1-fb1fb2846fac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santo Nino Church

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santo-Nino-Church-Downtown-Cebu.d553248621563234805.Vacation-Attraction)

![Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115094/457efc9b-ceec-479d-b81e-7a37e1759ca5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Cebu-Metropolitan-Cathedral-Downtown-Cebu.d6115094.Vacation-Attraction)

![Basilica of the Holy Child which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115090/3db852fa-002f-4ff6-8f7a-2cb1783ef9ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Minor Basilica of the Holy Child

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Marvel at the sacred image of the Santo Niño and see the 16th-century cross in this beautiful Catholic church in the Philippines.

[](https://expedia.com/Minor-Basilica-Of-The-Holy-Child-Downtown-Cebu.d6115090.Vacation-Attraction)

![Ayala Center which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115088/05c559a3-bf09-481d-9f20-24c8f8a193b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ayala Center

4.5/5(479 reviews)

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

[](https://expedia.com/Ayala-Center-Luz.d6115088.Vacation-Attraction)

![Cebu City, Philippines - SM Seaside, and the under construction SM Arena and Convention Center at night, as seen from the sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634504809108/52643bcd-aa6b-469c-aabf-5bb51ad8ebcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### SM Seaside City Cebu

4.5/5(225 reviews)

During your visit to Cebu City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours. 

[](https://expedia.com/SM-Seaside-City-Cebu-Cebu-City.d553248634504809108.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47588331/bc1eff08-45bd-445e-974e-3d35f70b2ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

$77

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cebu-group-tour-best-cebu-city-tour.a47588331.activity-details)

![Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4580477/0fd629aa-efde-41e1-9c51-4151d012b00c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

$102

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cebu-oslob-whale-sharks.a4580477.activity-details)

![Cebu Highlands Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46113421/9a29120a-0a79-49f7-8a87-a0e89280a649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)

$49

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cebu-highlands-tour-tops.a46113421.activity-details)

![National Museum of the Philippines - Cebu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50907771/b7d65f24-8e54-4c65-a266-803d3ba4980e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience

$24

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cebu-walking-tour-history.a50907771.activity-details)

![Cebu City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48420091/3c2b7226-e616-4f8d-9146-ce844d9e9756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

$69

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cebu-city-tour-private-tour.a48420091.activity-details)

![Moalboal with Canyoneering Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49107172/e98d5424-9055-497e-9601-2e6c8bf688ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Moalboal with Canyoneering Tour (Shared Tour)

$113

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/moalboal-with-canyoneering-tour-shared-tour.a49107172.activity-details)

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## Central Hotel Deals

![Fili Hotel Cebu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77828300/77828290/3563c23b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Fili Hotel Cebu

Nustar Resort, Kawit Island South Road Cebu City Central Visayas

$115 nightly

$129 total

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions SM Seaside City Cebu and Ayala Center are ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)

Large Breakfast Buffet Selection

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=77828290&PinnedHotelID=77828290&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=910252487238262784)

![Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/190600/190534/c0c91ae0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Punta Engano Road Lapu-Lapu Cebu

$201 nightly

$224 total

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,105 reviews)

Very very good! Excellent 👍👍👍

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=190534&PinnedHotelID=190534&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=910252487238262784)

![Radisson Blu Cebu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3940000/3936400/3936349/e338d25b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Radisson Blu Cebu

Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna Cebu City Cebu

$92 nightly

$104 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,111 reviews)

I didn’t use the parking but the food was good.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=3936349&PinnedHotelID=3936349&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=910252487238262784)

![ Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/380000/375200/375155/79599bba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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 Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa

Marigondon Lapu-Lapu Cebu

$233 nightly

$261 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)

They served me a cold hamburger that was raw in the middle. I asked for medium well done. That means warm center. This burger was stone cold, the beef fat had almost re-solidified and the center was RAW and cold. They charged me nearly $20 USD for that disaster burger.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=375155&PinnedHotelID=375155&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=910252487238262784)

![JPark Island Resort & Waterpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2880000/2874000/2873976/5614a631_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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JPark Island Resort & Waterpark

M L Quezon Highway, Maribago Lapu-Lapu Cebu

$232 nightly

$262 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

It was smooth and great accomodation

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=2873976&PinnedHotelID=2873976&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=910252487238262784)

![Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1200000/1192100/1192069/ea4fb82f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

Punta Engano, Mactan Island Lapu-Lapu Cebu

$149 nightly

$167 total

Apr 7 - Apr 8

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Parking good and beautiful place.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F7%2F2026&endDate=4%2F8%2F2026&selected=1192069&PinnedHotelID=1192069&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=910252487238262784)

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[Tomorrow night

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[Next weekend

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### Other neighborhoods around Central

![Cebu City which includes a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175054150/27d29c6b-3b2b-42f1-82c4-06485ee60b30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown Cebu

3.5/5(32 area reviews)

 Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street. 

[](https://expedia.com/Cebu-City-Downtown-Cebu.dx553248635175054150)

![Have a taste of the Filipino history in this military defense structure, built by Spanish and indigenous Cebuano in the pier area of the city. #roadtrip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800/76aebee6-c75f-4de1-87c4-529f98407536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### San Roque

 While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street. 

[](https://expedia.com/Cebu-City-San-Roque.dx910260645424259072)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### San Nicolas

 If you're spending some time in San Nicolas, Colon Street and Taboan Public Market are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.com/Cebu-San-Nicolas.dx910307863006720000)

![Cebu Island showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6285592/558881ba-6f80-40a0-8ac4-37ef402cd27e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Tejero

 If you're spending some time in Tejero, Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.com/Cebu-City-Tejero.dx910268752986628096)

![Mini cave #roadtrip #Summer #Philippines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800/dfe3c4ad-57f4-45d6-8e5c-9f6b37aa5824.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Santa Cruz

3.5/5(31 area reviews)

 Though Santa Cruz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street. 

[](https://expedia.com/Cebu-City-Santa-Cruz.dx553248635976397251)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Zapatera

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zapatera and surrounding area, you can visit Mango Square and Cebu Business Park. 

[](https://expedia.com/Cebu-Zapatera.dx910272868479188992)

[See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Cebu-City.dx800.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods)

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