Cebu City, capital of the island of Cebu (Central Visayas) is famous for its colonial legacy and for being the gateway for many of the travelers who seek to know the area of the islands of the Visayas or islands such as Malapascua, Bantayan, Camotes , Bohol or Siquijor or looking to know the southern island destinations such as Osbol or Moalboal. Although for many it is a passing city, it is true that Cebu City offers many points of interest to know.
Cebu City

Cebu City in Visayas (Philippines)
Cebu City
Cebu City guide
What to do in Cebu City
CEBU HERITAGE MONUMENT
The whole history of the city is reflected in this monument. Located in the historic center of the city, the Cebu Heritage Monument depicts scenes from different historical moments of the city such as the baptism of Rajah Humabon, a procession of the Holy Child, a Roman Catholic mass and the battle of Mactan between Lapu-Lapu and Fernando of Magallanes. The people represented in the monument include the late President Sergio Osmena Sr, born in Cebu himself and Blessed Pedro Calungsod, a great Filipino martyr who is believed to have been born in the city. The construction of the monument began in July 1997 and was completed in December 2000.
BASILICA OF THE HOLY CHILD
The Basilica of the Holy Child is the most important monument in the whole city. Built in 1565 it is the oldest church in the Philippines. Inside it houses the famous Statue of the Holy Child. This image of the child Jesus is highly respected by the local people for whom they feel a great devotion. The Basilica of Santo Niño is built on the point where the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi recovered the image after 40 years owned by Rajah Humabon who had been appropriated after the death of Ferdinand Magellan and the expulsion of his fleet.
CRUZ DE MAGALLANES
Located inside a small hermitage next to the Basilica of Santo Niño, the Cross of Magallanes pays homage to the famous navigator of Portuguese origin.
STRONG OF SAN PEDRO
Another point of interest to know the colonial legacy of Cebu City is the Fort of San Pedro. Founded in 1565, it served as a defensive fortress for the troops of Miguel López de Legazpi. Originally built in wood, in 1722 it was completely rebuilt in stone giving it the look it has come to today. Like all the forts of colonial style, the Fort of San Pedro stands out for its great defensive walls, its towers and its canyons facing the sea.
TAOIST TEMPLE
Historically the city of Cebu always housed a large Chinese community. From many years before the arrival of the Spaniards, the ancient city of Cebu maintained commercial relations with the Chinese empire. Built in 1972, it is the most important Chinese temple in the city.
YAP SANDIEGO ANCESTRAL HOUSE
The Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House is considered the oldest house in all of Cebu City. Residence of a famous Chinese merchant, it was built in the year 1675. Inside it exhibits typical objects of the house. Its historical value crosses the city of Cebu itself, because the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House is also considered as the Chinese-style private home better preserved outside of China itself.
PUBLIC MARKET TABOAN
Considered as the most important public market in the city, Taboan is the ideal place to enjoy the local atmosphere of a typical market. In Taboan you can find all kinds of fresh products but especially the famous Danggit or Rabbit Fish, one of the most popular meals in Cebu.
TOPS LOOKOUT
Located in the nearby mountains that rounda Cebu City, the Tops Lookout is the best place to contemplate the visits of the city and watch the sunset. The complex stands out for its strange architecture and circular shapes.
Accommodation in Cebu City
Cebu has a wide range of accommodation for all types of travelers, from luxury hotels on the beach, to hostels for backpacker's pocket. Here are a couple of recommendations:
Near the airport, good, nice and cheap: Little Norway Guesthouse
Near the harbor and with a pool: One Central Hotel
Climate in Cebu City
The climate in Cebu City is hot, oppressive, windy, and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 75°F to 90°F and is rarely below 73°F or above 93°F.
The best time of year to visit Cebu City for hot-weather activities is from early January to mid April.
Karancho Beach House
Destination: Mactan
Located in Mactan, Karancho Beach House offers beachfront accommodation 8 km from Mactan Island Convention Center and provides various facilities, such as a garden, a private beach area and...
Aerotel Cebu
Destination: Mactan
Aerotel Cebu is situated in Mactan, within 10 km of 10,000 Roses Cafe and 5 km of Hoops Dome. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. The property is...
Mandarin Plaza Hotel
Destination: Cebu City
A 2-minute walk from Ayala Centre Cebu, Mandarin Plaza Hotel features an outdoor pool and modern, air-conditioned rooms. International cuisine is served at the hotel’s lobby lounge. Mandarin...
Hotel Capada
Destination: Cebu City
Set in Cebu City and with Grand Convention Centre of Cebu reachable within 2.6 km, Hotel Capada offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property...
Edello resort
Destination: Mactan
Featuring a terrace, Edello resort is located in Mactan, 8 km from Mactan Island Convention Center. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. The...
TLT Condotl at Kiener Hills Condominium
Destination: Mactan
Set in Mactan, 3.5 km from Mactan Island Convention Center and 4.2 km from Hoops Dome, TLT Condotel at Kiener Hills Condominium offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and an outdoor...
Kiwi South
Destination: Cebu City
Set in Cebu City, 3.9 km from Cebu Coliseum, Kiwi South offers rooms with air conditioning. The property is located 4.2 km from Colon Street, 5 km from Magellan's Cross and 5 km from Fuente Osmena...
ZEN Premium Apas
Destination: Cebu City
Offering free WiFi, ZEN Premium Apas offers accommodation in Cebu City, 2.5 km from Grand Convention Centre of Cebu. The property is located 3.6 km from Ayala Center Cebu. The accommodation...
One Pacific Residence Condominium Tower C-16N
Destination: Mactan
Situated only 9 km from Mactan Island Convention Center in Mactan, One Pacific Residence Condominium Tower C features accommodation features a balcony, garden and outdoor pool. This apartment also...
RedDoorz near Baclay Drive Super Metro
Destination: Cebu City
Set within 8 km of Grand Convention Centre of Cebu and 4.1 km of Colon Street, Kryst tourist inn offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cebu City. The property is situated 5...
Verovino Suites
Destination: Cebu City
Conveniently set in the Mandaue district of Cebu City, Verovino Suites is located 7 km from SM City Cebu, 8 km from Ayala Center Cebu and 10 km from Colon Street. The property is set 8 km from...
The Flying Fish Hostel Cebu
Destination: Cebu City
Set in Cebu City, 2.8 km from Grand Convention Centre of Cebu, The Flying Fish Hostel Cebu offers accommodation with a bar, private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. The property is around...
Westpoint Hotel
Destination: Cebu City
Situated in Cebu City, within 500 m of Fuente Osmena Circle and 2.1 km of Colon Street, Westpoint Hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...
Palmbeach Resort & Spa Mactan, Cebu
Destination: Mactan
Palm Beach Resort and Spa is a beachfront property located in Punta Engaño, Mactan, Cebu. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, access to the beach and an outdoor swimming pool and a spa. Palmbeach...
Down South Hostel
Destination: Cebu City
Situated in Cebu City, within 1.3 km of Fuente Osmena Circle and 1.3 km of Ayala Center Cebu, Down South Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking...
ZEN Rooms S Hotel & Residences Cebu
Destination: Cebu City
Situated within 2.9 km of Cebu Coliseum and 1.3 km of Fuente Osmena Circle, ZEN Rooms M. Velez Street provides rooms in Cebu City. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and...
Haruhay Dream Resort And Restaurant
Destination: Mactan
Situated in Mactan, Haruhay Dream Resort And Restaurant has a tennis court, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. The property is around 8 km from Mactan Island Convention Center, 7 km from Hoops Dome...
Avida Towers Riala, IT Park, Cebu city
Destination: Cebu City
Offering garden views, Avida Towers Riala, IT Park, Cebu city is an accommodation situated in Cebu City, 1.4 km from Grand Convention Centre of Cebu and 2.4 km from Ayala Center Cebu. It is...
Aosmec Square Hotel
Destination: Mactan
Situated in Mactan, 8 km from Mactan Island Convention Center, AOSMEC Square Hotel has a number of amenities including a garden, a terrace, a shared lounge and free WiFi. 6 km from Hoops Dome, the...
Hotel Elizabeth Cebu
Destination: Cebu City
Hotel Elizabeth offers spacious rooms within a 5-minute walk from Ayala Mall and Cebu Business Park. It has a fitness centre, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel. Hotel Elizabeth Cebu...
Sans Hotel at Rana Cebu
Destination: Cebu City
Situated in Cebu City, 1.2 km from Museo Sugbo, Rana Hotel features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. All rooms boast a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The property is...
HappyNest Hostel Cebu
Destination: Cebu City
HappyNest Hostel has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Cebu City. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a shared bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour...
Cebu Dulcinea Hotel and Suites-MACTAN AIRPORT HOTEL
Destination: Mactan
Dulcinea Hotel and Suites Cebu is located on the 3rd floor of Shangs Mactan Town Center. It is just 5-minutes’ drive Mactan International Airport. All the Dulcinea’s rooms are equipped with a...
Lelani's Comfy Condo
Destination: Mactan
Situated just 4.3 km from Hoops Dome, Lelani's Comfy Condo features accommodation in Mactan with access to a casino, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. With garden views, this...
CONDO FOR RENT IN AMALFI SRP - CEBU CITY
Destination: Cebu City
Located in Cebu City in the Visayas region, CONDO FOR RENT IN AMALFI SRP - CEBU CITY provides accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned units are furnished with tiled floors and...
Saekyung Village
Destination: Mactan
Situated in Mactan, within 7 km of Mactan Island Convention Center and 6 km of Hoops Dome, Saekyung Village offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a fitness centre. With sea...
SANTORINI INSPIRED VILLA LAPU-LAPU CITY
Destination: Mactan
Situated in Mactan in the Mactan Island region, SANTORINI INSPIRED VILLA LAPU-LAPU CITY has a terrace and pool views. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming...
Abaca Boutique Resort
Destination: Mactan
A plush hideaway in Mactan Island, Abaca Boutique Resort features an infinity pool with views of the sea, an on-site restaurant that offers Mediterranean cuisine, and an indulgent spa that...
RF Suites
Destination: Cebu City
3.1 km from Ayala Center Cebu, RF Suites is located in Cebu City and provides air-conditioned rooms. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. The property is...
Dohera Hotel
Destination: Cebu City
A 2-minute drive to Park Mall, Dohera Hotel features modern yet cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi in Mandaue. Its facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and restaurant. The...
Eastland Hotel And Residences
Destination: Cebu City
Eastland Hotel and Residences offers air-conditioned accommodation in Cebu City. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The tour desk is available to...
Rumah Highlands Hotel
Destination: Cebu City
Offering an outdoor pool and spa centre, Rumah Highlands Hotel is situated in Cebu City within 4.7 km from Ayala Mall and 5.1 km from SM City Cebu. Guests can use the WiFi for free throughout the...
Valleyfront Hotel
Destination: Cebu City
Located in Cebu City and 700 m from Fuente Osmena Circle, Valleyfront Hotel offers accommodation with complimentary WiFi. All rooms at Valleyfront Hotel are air-conditioned, and fitted with a...
CLOCKWORKORANGE Luxury Suites
Destination: Mactan
CLOCKWORKORANGE Luxury Suite offers accommodation in Pusok, 9 km from Cebu City. Guests benefit from balcony and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. There is a seating...
Sta Barbara Residence Hotel
Destination: Cebu City
Located in Cebu City, 5 km from Fuente Osmena Circle and 5 km from Museo Sugbo, Sta. Barbara Suites provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a...
Goland Pension House
Destination: Cebu City
800 m from Fuente Osmena Circle, Goland Pension House is situated in Cebu City and features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Colon Street and...
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BertLees Pension Hauz
Destination: Cebu City
You're eligible for a Genius discount at BertLees Pension Hauz! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in. Featuring 2-star accommodation, BertLees Pension Hauz is set in Cebu City,...
Doña Mercedes Hostel
Destination: Cebu City
Located in Cebu City, within 1.1 km of Fuente Osmena Circle and 2.1 km of Grand Convention Centre of Cebu, Doña Mercedes Hostel provides accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private...
Alicia Apartelle
Destination: Cebu City
Located in Cebu City, Alicia Apartelle offers an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and free parking space on site. The homely and comfortable accommodation come with free WiFi access. Stylishly...
Elreds Condo
Destination: Cebu City
Situated in Cebu City, near Cebu Coliseum and Fuente Osmena Circle, Elreds Condo features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a shared lounge. Guests wishing to travel lightly can make use of towels...
Eon Centennial Soho Hotel
Destination: Cebu City
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, Eon Centennial Soho Hotel is situated in Cebu City, 500 m from Fuente Osmena Circle. Around 2.1 km from Colon Street, the property is also 2.7 km away from...
CounTess Pension House
Destination: Cebu City
Featuring a bar, shared lounge and views of sea, OYO 182 Countess Pension House is located in Cebu City, 15 km from SM City Cebu. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour...
Murals Hostel and Cafe
Destination: Cebu City
Set in Cebu City, 1.6 km from Ayala Center Cebu, Murals Hostel and Cafe offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this...
The Henry Hotel Cebu
Destination: Cebu City
Unique European decor and artwork feature in The Henry Hotel, a 4-star property with an outdoor pool, garden and free Wi-Fi. It is a 5-minute drive from Cebu IT Park and Cebu Country Club. Free...
Alta Cebu Resort
Destination: Mactan
Located in Cordova (Mactan Island), Alta Cebu Resort features 2 outdoor swimming pools and a spa pool. Free WiFi access and complimentary parking is available. Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan is a short...
ZEN Rooms Schweizer Cebu
Destination: Cebu City
Set in Cebu City, 1.7 km from Museo Sugbo, ZEN Rooms Schweizer Cebu offers air-conditioned accommodation and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and...
Pacific Cebu Resort
Destination: Mactan
Located on the eastern coast of Mactan Island in Cebu, Pacific Cebu Resort is 2 km from Gaisano Grand Mall and 5 km from Gaisano Island Mall. It features 226 m beach area, a swimming and scuba...
Felix Residences
Destination: Cebu City
Felix Residences is situated in the Mandaue district of Cebu City, 6 km from Yap Sandiego Ancestral House and 5 km from Ayala Center Cebu. All units feature air conditioning and a cable TV. Grand...
Avalon Condominium
Destination: Cebu City
Located in Cebu City, Avalon Condominium provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a bar. All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen...
Ranile's Pension House
Destination: Cebu City
Conveniently located in the Mandaue district of Cebu City, Ranile's Pension House is set 5 km from Grand Convention Centre of Cebu, 6 km from SM City Cebu and 13 km from Temple of Leah. With a...
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