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.
La place
Destination: Mactan
La place in Mactan provides accommodation with free WiFi, 9 km from Mactan Island Convention Center, 8 km from Hoops Dome and 9 km from 10,000 Roses Cafe. This homestay features a garden. Guests...
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...
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...
Mabolo Garden Flats
Destination: Cebu City
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a fitness centre, Mabolo Garden Flats offers accommodation in Cebu City with free WiFi and garden views. The apartment has access to a...
Glogette Guest House
Destination: Cebu City
Situated in Cebu City and within 500 m of Colon Street, Glogette Guest House has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 3.3 km from Ayala...
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...
Saekyung Village 1
Destination: Mactan
Saekyung Village 1 is situated in Mactan, 6 km from 10,000 Roses Cafe, 6 km from Hoops Dome, as well as 7 km from Mactan Island Convention Center. Boasting pool views, a swimming pool and a...
Golden Prince Hotel & Suites
Destination: Cebu City
Just a 2-minute walk from Ayala Mall and Ayala Cebu Business District, Golden Prince Hotel & Suites offers air-conditioned rooms with a cable TV. This non-smoking property features massage...
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...
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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,...
2 Floor Loft Condo at Club Ultima Residences Mango Square
Destination: Cebu City
Located in Cebu City, 2 Floor(Loft type) Condo House #CLUB ULTIMA Residency #Mango Squere provides a restaurant, lake views and free WiFi, 700 m from Fuente Osmena Circle and 2.9 km from Fort San...
Ultima Residency Tower 3
Destination: Cebu City
Situated in Cebu City, 2.1 km from Colon Street and 2.1 km from Cebu Coliseum, Ultima Residency Tower 3 features a restaurant and free WiFi. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully...
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...
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...
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...
Appleton Boutique Hotel Mactan Cebu
Destination: Mactan
Set in Lapu-Lapu, Appleton Boutique Hotel Cebu has a shared lounge, an in house spa, and complimentary WiFi. This hotel offers free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms at Appleton...
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...
Mactan Oasis Garden Condominium
Destination: Mactan
Situated in Mactan, 10 km from Mactan Island Convention Center and 9 km from Hoops Dome, Mactan Oasis Garden Condominium features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a seasonal outdoor...
ACE Penzionne
Destination: Mactan
Located in Mactan, Mactan Island region, ACE Penzionne is set 7 km from 10,000 Roses Cafe. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is...
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...
Aozora Seaside Mactan
Destination: Mactan
Offering a private beach area and water sports facilities, Aozora Seaside Mactan is situated in Mactan. Cebu City is 15 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private...
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...
Canberry Hotel
Destination: Cebu City
Nestled in the picturesque Cebu City, Canberry Hotel houses a buffet-style restaurant and offers free private parking and car rentals. The hotel Canberry is 1.9 km from Fuente Osmena Circle, 2.4...
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...
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...
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...
Big Hotel
Destination: Cebu City
Set in Cebu City, Big Hotel is a 15-minute drive to SM City Cebu and a 20-minute drive to Grand Convention Centre of Cebu. There is a restaurant onsite and free WiFi is available in all areas....
bai Hotel Cebu
Destination: Cebu City
A contemporary urban escape with skyline view of Cebu City, Bai Hotel Cebu is 2.5 km from SM Cebu City and 3.6 km from Ayala Center Cebu. This property highlights 8 dining options, an outdoor...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Happy Beach Cebu
Destination: Mactan
Boasting a private beach area and bar, as well as a restaurant, The Happy Beach Cebu is set in Mactan. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. The property...
M Citi Suites
Destination: Cebu City
Operating a 24-hour front desk, M Citi Suites features a business centre and offers comfortable modern rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi access. Parking is provided at no charge. The property is just...
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...
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...
San Remo Oasis
Destination: Cebu City
Set in Cebu City, 9 km from Grand Convention Centre of Cebu and 6 km from Santo Nino Basilica, San remo oasis offers a garden and air conditioning. Guests benefit from a balcony and a terrace. A...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Saekyung Village One
Destination: Mactan
Located just 7 km from Mactan Island Convention Center in Mactan, Saekyung Village One provides a getaway with a garden, outdoor pool, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Featuring a private...
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...
SDR Mactan Apartments
Destination: Mactan
SDR Mactan Apartments in Mactan is set 3.5 km from Mactan Island Convention Center and offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, as well as access to an outdoor swimming pool. The...
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...
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...
Pacific Pensionne
Destination: Cebu City
Pacific Pensionne is located in central Cebu City, only a 15-minute drive from Carbon Market and Basilica Del Santo Niño. It offers free Wi-Fi and parking, affordable rooms and a restaurant. It...
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...
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...
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