What's Downtown Cebu Like?

While in Downtown Cebu, you can spend time appreciating the cathedral. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and Magellan's Cross. Heritage of Cebu Monument and Fort San Pedro are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Cebu?

We have 22 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top lodging choices in Downtown Cebu:

One Central Hotel

Art Deco hotel with outdoor pool, bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

Palm Grass Hotel

3-star hotel with restaurant, pool bar

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Walkable location

RedDoorz Plus @ Jones Avenue Cebu

3-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk

Southpole Central Hotel

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Spacious rooms

GV Tower Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

How to Get to Downtown Cebu

Downtown Cebu is located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the heart of Cebu.

Flying to:

• • Mactan - Cebu Intl. Airport (CEB), 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Downtown Cebu

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Cebu

What to See in Downtown Cebu

• • Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
• • Magellan's Cross
• • Heritage of Cebu Monument
• • Fort San Pedro
• • University of San Carlos

Things to Do in Downtown Cebu

• • Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum
• • Jesuit House Museum
• • Museo Parian
• • Carbon Market
• • Casa Gorordo Museum

Other Popular Downtown Cebu Attractions

• • Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
• • Plaza Independencia
• • Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
• • Senior Citizen's Park
• • Cebu Port

When Is the Best Time to Visit Cebu?

• • Hottest months: May, April, June, August (average 84°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 81°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, June, July, September (average 7 inches of rainfall)