Downtown Cebu

Cebu City

A large outdoor sculpture with a cross, a ship, and a building with multiple crosses.
A historic church with a bell tower and a large dome.
A church with multiple crosses on the towers and a statue of a man holding a book in front.
A city hall with a sign stating "Public Office is a Public Trust" and "City Hall" above the entrance.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a central roundabout, and surrounding greenery.

Stay near popular Downtown Cebu attractions

A vibrant market with colorful fabrics and clothing displayed on racks.

Colon Street

7.8/10 (139 reviews)
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
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Things to do

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering

$118
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Moalboal Sardines

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Moalboal Sardines

$100
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Moalboal Sardines
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour

$122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour
Cebu: Whale Shark & Kawasan Canyoneering + Breakfast

Cebu: Whale Shark & Kawasan Canyoneering + Breakfast

$115
per adult
Cebu: Whale Shark & Kawasan Canyoneering + Breakfast
Cebu Highlands Tour

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

$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)
Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

$90
per adult
Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch
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Downtown Cebu Hotel Deals

One Central Hotel

One Central Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner Sanciangko and Leon Kilat Street Cebu City Cebu
$31 nightly
The price is $37 total per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$37 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
One Central Hotel
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road Lapu-Lapu Cebu
$173 nightly
The price is $212 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$212 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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 ...
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Seda Ayala Center Cebu City

Seda Ayala Center Cebu City

4 out of 5
Cardinal Rosales Avenue Cebu City
$57 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$65 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (819 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, walking distance to a mall, clean and spacious rooms, good breakfast"

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2026

Seda Ayala Center Cebu City
Radisson Blu Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu

5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna Cebu City Cebu
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$104 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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 ...
Radisson Blu Cebu
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road Lapu-Lapu Cebu
$124 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$153 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (950 reviews)
"Pool the best and it was clean and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2026

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort
bai Hotel Cebu

bai Hotel Cebu

4 out of 5
Ouano Avenue Cor Seno Boulevard Mandaue
$65 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$74 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mandaue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great, liked it. Gooooooooooooood"

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2026

bai Hotel Cebu
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Where to stay in Downtown Cebu

Find the best Downtown Cebu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese pavilion with ornate roofs and a stone-paved courtyard.

Lahug

Lahug is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino while you're in town.

A bookstore with shelves of books and magazines.
Photo by Jeanne Mary Taad
Open Photo by Jeanne Mary Taad

Camputhaw

If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Mango Square and St Patrick’s Square are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with a mix of modern high-rise buildings and smaller structures, surrounded by green hills.

Mabolo

While visiting Mabolo, you might make a stop by sights like SM City Cebu and Cebu Kartzone.

The Ayala Center Cebu building with a large Starbucks sign.

Luz

Though Luz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ayala Center and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.

A ceiling fresco with religious figures and crosses.

Capitol Site

When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Ayala Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Cebu

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