Zapatera
Cebu City
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.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
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.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.
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.
Tops Lookout
Enjoy a sunrise or sunset and capture photos of the city from this fort-like viewpoint on a mountain with food stalls lining its access road.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan
Cebu Highlands Tour (Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)PICK UP
Cebu: Whale Shark, Tumalog Falls & Moalboal Turtles Tour
Cebu: Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering
Zapatera Hotel Deals
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
Nice & clean rooms but the water temperature fluctuates from cold to hot when taking a shower.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
We had a great time and staff are very nice
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Radisson Blu Cebu
Clean and accessible
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
The resort is HUGE! It’s perfect for families with so many pool options, activities, water slides and a lot of kid friendly food.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Seda is always one of my go to staycation places in Cebu near Shopping mall and variety of restaurants. The staff are friendly, kind, and polite. Kudos to the parking staff forgot their names but they made our parking smooth and safe during holidays. Parking guard helped me to get parking ticket ...
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Nice touches such as leaving a fruit platter in the room when we were unable to have breakfast from early morning activities, cakes to celebrate our anniversary, and very friendly and happy staff.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Zapatera
Cogon Ramos
While there might not be top attractions in Cogon Ramos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
Santa Cruz
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.
Hipodromo
While there might not be top attractions in Hipodromo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cebu Business Park and Ayala Center.
Tejero
If you're spending some time in Tejero, Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum 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.
Sambag II
While Sambag II might 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 Colon Street.
