By plane

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB ^IATA) is in Lapu-Lapu. Many travellers land there and head for Cebu City by bus or taxi.

• MyBus travels from SM City to Mactan Airport via Park mall. Buses depart from 6AM-midnight at 20-min intervals) and cost ₱25 from park mall and 50 from SM per person. All the MyBus vehicles have air-conditioning and CCTV. The last bus from the airport is midnight . The first bus from SM is 6AM.
• Sugbo Airport buses run from the Marina Mall near the airport to the South Bus Terminal via the Pacific Mall, the Northern Bus Terminal, SM City Mall, and Mango Square. The fares are ₱20-40. The buses start at 5AM, and go every 45 minutes. The last bus leaves at 9PM. The Sugbo Airport Buses have free Wi-Fi (Aug 2018).
• Topline express ferry from Mactan marina wharf which is just behind Island central mall Mactan. There are two fast ferries an hour going to pier 3 in downtown cebu. ₱20-25. The ferry takes 30 minutes. There are yellow jeepneys from Terminal 1 at Cebu Airport going to Island Central Mall for ₱12.
• Taxis are also readily available for ₱300-450. Coming out of the terminal, turn right and walk a bit past the end of the building to reach the main taxi stand.

For either the bus or taxi, 45 minutes is a typical time. However, either can sometimes be a bit faster or much slower depending on traffic conditions.

By ferry

Cebu City's domestic port is the country's busiest and is home to almost 80 percent of the country's passenger vessels. The passenger port is in Cebu City, near downtown. The parts of the port that handle containers and other freight extend for a long way north of that, reaching into Mandaue.

Note that Cebu City ferry terminals charge a terminal fee. The fee is approximately ₱25, depending on pier. Only cash is accepted and no ATMs are available prior to the secure area (which you can only get to by paying the terminal fee).

Identification is usually required to pick up ferry tickets, but this is at the discretion of the check-in agent. Seats are usually selected at check-in. If you are stranded overnight at a ferry terminal, you may be required to present identification or to complete a questionnaire about your intentions by security.

If planning a trip, consider buying a Sun Star newspaper; it has a shipping guide with information on passenger shipping schedules, updated daily.

Large 2Go passenger ferries with a capacity of 1,000 or more passengers ply the routes such as to Manila, Butuan; Cagayan de Oro. Iligan and Ozamiz. Medium-sized vessels with a capacity of 500 passengers or fewer such as the roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) types go to nearer destinations: Tagbilaran, Iloilo City, Ozamiz, Iligan, Dipolog, Surigao, Dumaguete, Masbate, Calbayog, Ormoc, Baybay, Maasin Hilongos, Naval, Palompon, Tubigon, Tailbon, Getafe, Catbalogan, Larena Siquijor, and Plardel.

The shipping lines that depart from Cebu city are.

• 2Go Travel, Manila.
• Trans-Asia, Tagbilaran, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz, Iligan, Masbate.
• Cokaliong, Dumaguete, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo City, Dipolog.
• Lite, Siquijor, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Ormoc.
• Super Shuttle, from Jagna Bohol island to Camiguin island.
• Roble shipping lines Baybay, Ormoc, Naval and Catbalogan
• Medallion Transport. has a ferry to Dipolog.

For some destinations, fast hydrofoil ferries are available. Travel time is about half that of a RoRo and the comfort level higher, but prices are at least double.

• Fastcat has a ferry to Tubigon
• Weesam Express to Tubigon
• Oceanjet Tagbilaran, Ormoc, Camotes Islands, Getafe Bohol. From Cebu to Siquijor via Tagbilaran.
• 2Go Supercat^{[dead link]}Category:Articles with dead external links. Tagbilaran and Ormoc.

By bus

Buses come from most nearby cities, mainly along the north-south coastal highway. From more distant places such as Dumaguete, Bacolod or even Manila, the buses ride ferries for parts of their routes.

There are two major bus terminals: the north bus terminal at the SM City Mall and south bus terminal in Cebu City next to E mall. Ceres Bus Lines operates regular bus services to these terminals and is considered the safer alternative to the smaller privately-operated bus lines.

• 10.29822123.893441 Cebu South Bus TerminalCategory:Has map markers, Natalio Bacalso Avenue,.  

By jeepney

Do as the locals do and catch a colorful jeepney. They are available 24 hours and cover most of the nooks and crannies of the city. Ask around for which route to take, or read the signs on the sides of the vehicles showing their routes. Routes within the city are also listed on Google Maps; Google Maps lists certain stops but you don't actually have to get on or off at any particular stop -- you can get on and off anywhere along the jeep's route. Costs start at ₱12 for the first 4 km and increase for longer distances.

Beware of pickpockets and other theft, this is unfortunately very common on jeepneys and even locals fall victim. Hidden pockets, money belts and carrying goods near one's nether regions are common but they are not infallible strategies to avoid theft.

By bus

MyBus have five bus routes around Metro Cebu. Fares are from ₱25-50 (except route 5), and all buses are fully air-conditioned and low-floor.

• Route 1 between SM Seaside and Park Mall (in Lapu-Lapu) via SM City Cebu and the North Bus Terminal,
• Route 2 between SM Seaside and Talisay
• Route 3 between SM City Cebu and Mactan Airport via Park Mall
• Route 4 between Park Mall and Talisay via the North Bus Terminal and SM City Cebu
• Route 5 between BDO Fuente branch and SM Seaside. Free.

Robinsons Malls offers free shuttle buses between Robinsons Fuente or Robinsons Cybergate and Robinsons Galleria. Services between 30 minutes.

Sugbo Tours transit buses have large air conditioned buses every 45 minutes from 5AM till 9PM from the southern bus terminal going via Mango Square, SM City Mall, Northern Bus Terminal, Pacific Mall, Island Central Mall in Mactan. Fares ₱20-40 (May 2023).

Beeps buses have fully air-conditioned low-floor buses. In the future, they will replace all routes served by jeepneys'. Fares are ₱14.00 for the first 4 km and ₱1.50 for each succeeding km (as of May 2023). Buses depart every 15 minutes. Unlike the other operators, they operate 24/7.

Cebu City is building a bus rapid transit (BRT) system which will run between Cebu IT Park and SM Seaside, passing through the capitol, Fuente and CSBT. It is still under construction (between the capitol and CSBT) as of 2023, but the city operates an interim bus service runs along the route.

By taxi

Taxis are omnipresent in Cebu City. But there's a decent chance you'll be overcharged by a taxi driver at some point during your trip to Cebu. This should be considered a cost of visiting Cebu (or anywhere in the Philippines). You can (and should) report improper taxi behavior to the Department of Tourism in Cebu by phoning +63 32 254 2811.

Unless you're familiar with the city, always insist on a metered fare as a negotiated fare will almost always be much higher. If you know the city and need to go a long distance, it may be worth paying a negotiated fare so that the driver doesn't take the scenic route or you become victim of an uncalibrated meter. Late in the evenings, there could be taxis driving with an uncalibrated, inflated meter.

Most trips around the city should not cost more than ₱150. The fare from the airport to most of central Cebu should be ₱300-400 (2023) depending on whether you use the white or yellow cabs (white ones are reportedly cheaper).

If you know the name of the building, establishment, area or street you wish you reach, taxis are still the fastest way to your destination. Most drivers know where almost everything is. If the driver is pleasant, a ₱10-50 tip is warranted, especially if he loads or unloads your bags. Most drivers do not have, or will tell you they do not have change, so be ready with 50s and 20s when going on short trips.

It is best to avoid the "Private" taxis as they take advantage of tourists and charge 5-10 times the normal fare. You will find these taxis at some of the high-class hotels. They are normally owned by the hotel to make money and may charge ₱500 for something that should cost ₱60. Some hotels make it hard for other taxis to pick you up at their premise and you may need to walk outside to save money.

Another place where private taxis are common is the airport. To avoid them, simply ask a porter for help and for a metered taxi. Downstairs at the exit for arrivals, there is a booth that will flag down a taxi for ₱70, but you can also go up the ramp and there are a lot of metered taxis waiting for you. You can also wend your way upstairs to Departures where many metered taxis are available. Fare down town to Ayala or SM Malls should be around ₱250 (May 2022) on the meter. You may be told "500" by the driver. Just grab the door handle and say "What, you don't have a meter?" Don't travel unless the meter is used; not using the meter is illegal, and you can report it to local officials.

Ride-hailing apps like Grab are widely available here. They are often more convenient and transparent regarding pricing than hailing regular taxis on the street.

Shrines and historical landmarks

• 10.294019123.9014721 Basilica of Santo NiñoCategory:Has map markers (Basilica del Santo Niño (Basilica of the Holy Child)), Osmeña Boulevard, ☏ +63 32 2556697. A large and venerable church that traces its history to the founding of the convent of the Santo Niño de Cebu in 1565. It contains a statue of the Santo Niño (Holy Child) that is regarded as the oldest religious relic in the Philippines. The statue was presented by Ferdinand Magellan to Queen Juana during the baptism of King Humabon and his wife Queen Juana on 14 April 1521. The natives of Cebu were formally Christianized by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Father Andres de Urdaneta on 27 April 1565. However, as they found the natives hostile, the village was set on fire. Later on, in a burnt-out house, a soldier named Juan Camus found the statue untouched. This was proclaimed a miracle. The statue, adorned with gold and precious stones, is in a glass case to the left of the altar. The church sees a constant stream of devotees praying at pews in the sanctuary and in front of statues of saints. The Basilica del Santo Niño Museum (open Tu-Su 8-11:45AM, 1:30-4:45PM) contains the vestments used to dress the Santo Niño and jewellery offered to the Santo Niño for use during his feast (#Sinolog) on the third Sunday of January. ₱30 for museum.  

• 10.29359123.901952 Magellan's CrossCategory:Has map markers, Plaza Sugbo, off Magallanes St (between the Colegio de Santo Niño (south of the Basilica of Santo Niño) and Cebu City Hall - if you approach the Basilica from Osmeña Boulevard, walk through the courtyard of the Basilica and the Colegio to reach the Plaza). An octagonal building decorated with murals containing a large wooden cross that commemorates the Portuguese conquistador Ferdinand Magellan who planted a wooden cross upon converting the original inhabitants to Christianity. A plaque states that the visible wooden cross contains the original cross, but some historians say the original cross was reduced to firewood by local inhabitants when the Magellan fleet headed elsewhere. Take time to appreciate the various candle sellers who dance around during worship and while selling the candles. Free.  
• 10.296744123.8990143 Colon StCategory:Has map markers. Brave the cacophonous traffic to see the oldest street in the Philippines with some nice worn-out classical buildings dating back to the American Era. At night, this street transforms into a market with good buys everywhere. Be wary of pickpockets though.  
• 10.29253123.905864 Fort San PedroCategory:Has map markers (Fuerza de San Pedro). The smallest Spanish outpost in the Philippines during the colonial era. It has a small museum showcasing the wreckage and treasures from the sunken San Diego galleon from Mexico. The area is scenic with the newly renovated and open-air Plaza Independencia at the entrance. Adults, ₱30; students, ₱20; senior citizens, ₱24.  
• 10.333611123.8880565 The Chinese Taoist TempleCategory:Has map markers. There are many people of Chinese ancestry in Cebu, and several Chinese temples; one is the Taoist Temple. From there you can see a nice view of the city because it is on a hill.  
• 10.295814123.9028696 Cebu Metropolitan CathedralCategory:Has map markers. A church built in 1565 by the first Spanish missionaries in Cebu, seat of an Archbishop who has subordinate Bishops in many cities of the Visayas. It was mostly destroyed during World War II and had been rebuilt a bit differently. Behind the church is a cemetery where several prominent churchmen including Cardinal Rosales are buried.  (updated Jun 2018)

Museums

• 10.29991123.904897 Casa Gorordo MuseumCategory:Has map markers, 35 Lopez Jaena St, ☏ +63 32 2555630, fax: +63 32 2555630, chp@rafi.org.ph. Tu-Su 10AM-6PM. A well-preserved Spanish colonial mansion constructed largely of wood, set in a pleasant, manicured garden. The lower floor has a collection of old tools, and an A/C room that has changing displays such as art exhibitions. The more interesting upstairs level was the former living quarters of the Gorordo family. It features lovely carved wooden furniture and a wide patio. The kitchen is particularly interesting, as it contains a traditional dirt stove, a wooden food safe, and a traditional dish drying rack fitted to the outside of the window. Adults ₱70.  
• 10.296973123.9021248 Jose R. Gullas Halad MuseumCategory:Has map markers (V. Gullas St. (former Manalili) and D. Jakosalem St.). A museum that pays homage to the musical heritage of Cebu. This museum is operated under the Tipiganan sa mga Handumanan sa Kanta ug Kinaiyang Sugbuanon (Treasury of Memories) Foundation. In the old building of The Freeman Newspaper.  
• 10.303611123.9063899 Cebu Provincial MuseumCategory:Has map markers (Museo Sugbo) (a short taxi ride from Fort San Pedro). The museum is housed in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, which was once the Carcel de Cebu. Its four Spanish-era buildings made of coral stone contain artifacts relating to the history of Cebu. ₱75.  
• 10.312127123.89198110 Rizal Memorial MuseumCategory:Has map markers, Osmena Blvd. 9AM-5PM. Paintings and sculptures by local artists and antiques donated by wealthy Cebuanos. ₱20.  (updated Mar 2017)
• 10.29929123.9039911 Yap-Sandiego Ancestral HouseCategory:Has map markers, Mabini St, ☏ +63 32 266 2833. Another historic house, this one from the 17th century, with hand-carved furniture and a garden. It does indeed look old/cryptic. ₱50.  (updated Sep 2020)
• 10.29861123.9040912 Jesuit House MuseumCategory:Has map markers, 26 Zulueta St (really quite strange in that you have to enter through a warehouse door, but there is a sign), ☏ +63 32 255 5408. Yet another heritage house museum, this one the residence of a Jesuit from around 1730. Inside looks like a Spanish galleon. ₱50.  (updated Sep 2020)
• 10.29244123.90213 Sugbu Chinese Heritage MuseumCategory:Has map markers, M.C. Briones St & Burgos St (across street from Cebu city hall and short walk south from Magellan's Cross), ☏ +63 917 831 8353. Small exhibit hall on Chinese heritage in Cebu. This building (the Gotiaoco Building), also has a mural of the Magellan's Cross shrine and other Cebu highlights on its backside.  (updated Sep 2020)

Other sights

• 10.316697123.89076114 Provincial CapitolCategory:Has map markers. Particularly scenic at night, is by far the largest provincial capitol building anywhere in the entire archipelago. It was built during the American era, and the design is a miniature of the White House.  
• 10.298852123.90361615 Heritage of CebuCategory:Has map markers, Sikatuna St, (Eastern end of Colon St). A massive and particularly detailed monument showcasing the heritage of Cebu from the old Spanish to the American colonial era.  
• 10.29087123.8647516 Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary And Art GalleryCategory:Has map markers, J.N, Jumalon St, ☏ +63 32 261 6884. Where you can go to see Lepidoptera and other entomology exhibits, including a butterfly and art garden, although it's pretty scrunched in to an urban environment.  (updated Sep 2020)
• 10.368811123.87343817 Temple of LeahCategory:Has map markers, Roosevelt Drive, Grahe, Malubog. Neo-grecian temple built onto the mountainside to memoralize Leah Villa Albino Adarna, the wife of a local entrepreneur family and grandmother of actress Ellen Adarna. Also contains displays of upper-class furniture and souvenirs from their travels. ₱120 on weekdays, ₱150 on weekends.  (updated Oct 2025)

Sinulog

This festival honouring Santo Niño, the Holy Child, is held annually on the third Sunday of January. It is centered on the Basilica in Cebu City but is celebrated throughout Cebu Province and to some extent even in nearby provinces; it attracts large numbers of both tourists and pilgrims. Festivities last for about a week leading up to the Sunday climax.

There are colorful parades in many towns. Main thoroughfares around the city are blocked for an all-day and all-night loud and colourful street party. Don't forget your dancing shoes!

On one hand, Sinulog can be one of the most interesting times to visit Cebu. On the other, some consider it a time to avoid. Hotels tend to sell out, streets and restaurants are crowded, and traffic may be horribly jammed. For example a bus heading south from the south bus station normally takes under an hour to reach Carcar, but it can be over three hours during Sinulog because the highway is also the main street of various towns along the way, and several have parades along it.

Banks, ATMs & foreign exchange

Most ATMs in the Philippines accept foreign ATM cards and many will issue cash advances against foreign credit cards. In nearly all cases there is a fee (usually ₱250) for the service, only Philippine pesos can be withdrawn, and there is a limit (often ₱10000) per transaction.

• 10.317123.9077 HSBC Bank (UK)Category:Has map markers, G/F Philamlife Center, Cardinal Rosales Avenue corner Samar Loop (Cebu business park near Ayala Mall), ☏ +63-32-2344180. 24-hour ATMs. Has the only Mastercard and Visa card ATMs in Cebu without a fee for overseas cards. Also the only ATMs in Cebu where you can take out up to ₱40,000 per time.  
• 10.30926123.8955068 Alco Foreign ExchangeCategory:Has map markers, Shop 108 Rain Tree Mall, General Maxilom Avenue, ☏ +63 32-2552704. 8:30AM-5PM. Good foreign exchange rates.  (updated Oct 2017)

Books

• 10.3184123.90449 Fully BookedCategory:Has map markers, Level 2, The Terraces, Ayala Centre, ☏ +63 32 4171007, +63 32 4171400, fb_cebu@fullybookedonline.com. A modern bookshop with a good selection of imported fiction and non-fiction books, a smaller collection of books about the Philippines and an in-shop café.  
• Category:Buy listing with no coordinatesNational Book StoreCategory:Has map markers, Locations: Ayala Center, Mango Avenue; and SM City Cebu, info@nationalbookstore.com.ph. Bookshop chain with local and foreign books, academic texts and stationery. 
• Category:Buy listing with no coordinatesBook SaleCategory:Has map markers, Locations: Elizabeth Mall; Park Mall; Robinsons, SM City, Gaisano. 9AM-8PM. Used books and magazines, mostly imported from the UK & US. It may take some searching but there are often gems to be had. From ₱20, nearly all under ₱150. (updated Mar 2017)

Food courts

All the major malls (listed under #Buy) have food courts, and major chains — KFC, Shakey's Pizza, Starbucks, Bo's Coffee and others — have locations in many of them. The downtown area around Colon Street has a large number of restaurants including many budget places and many fast food chains.

• 10.3094123.8941 Robinsons Fuente food courtCategory:Has map markers, B Rodriguez Street (Right on Fuente Circle). 10AM-8:30PM. Lower ground floor near the supermarket. Good bakery and coffee shop.  (updated Feb 2023)
• 10.298558123.8954032 Elizabeth Mall Food CourtCategory:Has map markers, 3rd floor, E mall, Natalio B Bacalso Avenue. 9AM-8PM.  (updated Feb 2023)

Budget

All these are in the city center:

• 10.311455123.8949593 Muvanz Pocherohan And SeafoodsCategory:Has map markers, Century Plaza Complex, Juana Osmeña St.  (updated Aug 2022)
• 10.312382123.8910764 Ned Nanay's GrillCategory:Has map markers, Don Mariano Cui St.  (updated Aug 2022)
• 10.302125123.8892795 Healthy UCategory:Has map markers, A Tormis St.  (updated Aug 2022)
• 10.315094123.8900086 Yakski BarbecueCategory:Has map markers, 268 Don Mariano Cui St.  (updated Aug 2022)
• 10.311075123.9005577 Chik Chow Food HouseCategory:Has map markers, 18 General Maxilom Ave (at the end of the alleyway that branches southward off of General Maxilom Ave, a.k.a. Mango Ave, just west of where it crosses the Kamputhaw River).  (updated Aug 2022)

Mid-range

• 10.3263123.89828 La Vie ParisienneCategory:Has map markers, 371 Gorordo Ave, ☏ +63 32 505 0274. French bakery.  (updated Aug 2022)
• 10.305765123.897559 Ipar's Restaurante Y Bar De TapasCategory:Has map markers, 157 F. Ramos St.  (updated Aug 2022)

Splurge

For tourists who want upmarket restaurants, two good areas are Ayala Mall and the IT Park.

• 10.3272123.906310 Cebu IT ParkCategory:Has map markers. Offices, rental and condo apartments; the area has many foreign employees and a good selection of western restaurants. Not much shopping.  
• 10.3185123.905611 Ayala TerracesCategory:Has map markers (one side of Ayala Mall). Many restaurants including several foreign chains such as Burger King, Army-Navy, Starbucks and TGI Friday's, Filipino chains, and many non-chain places.  

Chains

Some Filipino chains have multiple locations in Cebu and some in nearby towns:

• 10.309123.891212 Alberto's PizzaCategory:Has map markers, 15 B. Rodriguez Ave. (opposite Vicente Sotto Hospital), ☏ +63 32 254 0042. 9AM-11PM. Offers a good and rather affordable locally made thin crust pizza. Has branches all over Cebu.  (updated Feb 2017)
• 10.3195123.911313 Ngohiong ExpressCategory:Has map markers, Mango Square. 24 hours. Has many branches all over Cebu.  (updated Feb 2017)
• 10.3107123.893314 Orange BrutusCategory:Has map markers, Fuente Osmena Circle (Cinco Centrum), ☏ +63 32-2554783. 24 hours. Burgers, rice meals, sizzing pork chop. Meals from ₱70.  (updated Oct 2017)
• 10.3071123.897415 Jo's Chicken InatoCategory:Has map markers, Gospel Building V Ranudo Street, ☏ +63 32-2540194. 6AM-9PM. Native chicken. Meals from ₱99.  (updated Oct 2017)
• 10.3146123.901816 Julie's Bake shopsCategory:Has map markers, 252 Gorordo Avenue, ☏ +63-32-2310593. open 24 hours a day. Bread & cakes & drinks.  (updated Apr 2017)
• Category:Eat listing with no coordinates^{[dead link]}Category:Articles with dead external links S & R New York PizzaCategory:Has map markers, Ayala & SM City Malls & Tafa East Gate Tower (Quano Avenue), ☏ +63-32-5057057. 9AM-9PM. Freshly baked New York-style pizza, fried chicken, cheeseburgers and fries, salads. from ₱99. (updated Dec 2018)

Backpacker hostels

• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesNacho Hostel CebuCategory:Has map markers, Sandy Drive Bulacao Talisay City Cebu, ☏ +63-9562845390, nachohostelcebu@gmail.com. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. 4-6-8 bed dorms, Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, common room, cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, hot showers, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor terrace, security lockers, washing machine, adaptors, bbq, 24 hour reception. Dorm bed from ₱300 per person. (updated Aug 2022)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesNomad's Hub - Best Value co-living HostelCategory:Has map markers, F Ramos Street 1 Yap Bldg (0.6 miles from the centre), ☏ +63 32-3480071, business@nomadshub.ph. Check-in: 00.00, check-out: 00.00. 8 bed Dorm, Free Wi-Fi, lockers, safety deposit box, 24-hour front desk, movie nights,. From ₱420 per person. (updated Aug 2022)
• 10.3337123.90181 Food District HostelCategory:Has map markers, 12 Torralba Street Cor Wilson street Brgy Apas Lahug (near Camp Lapa-lapu), ☏ +63-9778531685. Check-out: noon. 8-bed dorm with shared bathroom. Free Wi-Fi. Dorm bed ₱635 per person.  (updated Aug 2022)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesMurals Backpackers HostelCategory:Has map markers, Corner President Roaxs and President Magsaysay streets Kasambagan (1.6 miles from the centre), ☏ +63-9984711065, muralshostelandcafe@gmail.com. Check-in: 14.00, check-out: 12.00. A/C 6-8 bed dorms. Free Wi-Fi. restaurant, free parking, 24 hour security, garden, sun terrace move nights, bar, Lockers, luggage storage,. A/C dorm ₱350,. (updated Aug 2022)
• 10.31611123.901122 Le Village Guest House & Backpackers HostelCategory:Has map markers, 84 Gorordo Avenue (near Ayala Mall), ☏ +63 32-4203405. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Has a bar. Free Wi-Fi. Fan dorm bed ₱300.  (updated Dec 2016)
• 10.3162123.88633 Naps X Adventures HostelCategory:Has map markers, 145 M Velez Street Guadalupe, ☏ +63 32 4151065. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. A/C dorm with 12 beds, free Wi-Fi. Every bed has a power point and locker. ₱350 per person.  (updated Jan 2019)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesMad Monkey Backpackers HostelCategory:Has map markers, 79 Echavez Street, ☏ +63-9669915886, cebucity@madmonkeyhostels.com. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: Noon. 6-8 bed air-con dorms. Free Wi-Fi wifi, bar, swimming pool. Restaurant. from ₱400 a night. (updated Aug 2022)

Budget

• 10.297161123.8991784 Alemar Budgetel HotelCategory:Has map markers, P Lopez Street (over the street from the Metro Colon department store), ☏ +63 32 -2542785. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. A/C single/double rooms with 32-inch LED cable TV, hot and cold shower, free Wi-Fi. Breakfast for ₱100. single From ₱750.  
• 10.297677123.8987765 Robes Pension HouseCategory:Has map markers, 41R Landon Street Cornor don Pedro Cui Street, ☏ +63-32-2530104, reservations@robespensionhouse.com. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. A/C single/double room with own hot water bathroom and cable TV, free Wi-Fi. From ₱900.  
• 10.29794123.898976 Mc Sherry Pension HouseCategory:Has map markers, Pelaez Street, ☏ +63 32 254-4792. Check-out: noon. In quiet lane next to hotel de Mercedes. Fan/A/C rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. All rooms double occupancy. Double fan ₱700, double A/C ₱800.  
• 10.29688123.898067 La Guardia HotelCategory:Has map markers, Osmena boulevard, ☏ +63 32 416-7889, +63 32 416-7881. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. A/C double rooms with hot water and cable TV. Free Wi-Fi. 11 rooms at ₱850 a night and 11 rooms at ₱900 a night. You must pay a ₱300 deposit when you book in. From ₱850.  
• 10.31316123.891358 Capitol Tourist InnCategory:Has map markers, Don Gil Garcia street (Uptown Cebu near the Robinsons Mall), ☏ +63 32-253-2850. A/C single rooms with own bathroom, cable TV, A/C double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV, nice size rooms. from ₱550/₱630.  
• 10.3028123.8989 L S Pension HouseCategory:Has map markers, RR Landon Street, ☏ +63 32-256-2893. A/C single rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. A/C double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. Has 24-hour security and a standby generator. There is free Wi-fi. Single from ₱800, double from ₱900.  
• 10.30846123.9013910 Wins PensionCategory:Has map markers, Rahmann Street, ☏ +63 32- 2561977. A/C double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. Has a good rate for the month. ₱15000/month.  
• 10.31289123.8949611 Cest La Vie Pension HouseCategory:Has map markers, 13 Juana Osmena Street, ☏ +63-32-2532376. Check-in: any time, check-out: noon. 2-star hotel with A/C double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. Free Wi-Fi. 20% off if you stay a month. air. Con double with cable TV 699.  (updated Feb 2023)
• 10.2975123.897312 GV Tower HotelCategory:Has map markers, Osmeña Boulevard, ☏ +63-32-2536518. A/C single or double rooms with own bathroom cable TV. from 850.  (updated Feb 2023)

Mid-range

• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesCebu Century HotelCategory:Has map markers, Colon corner Pelaez Street (near colon), ☏ +63-32-2551341. A/C double rooms with cable TV, hot water, free Wi-Fi. Standard- ₱890. 
• 10.3122123.895313 NS Royal HotelCategory:Has map markers, Juana Osmena Street, ☏ +63 32 254-5358. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: noon. 2-star hotel, A/C rooms, hot water, cable TV, free Wi-Fi. From ₱1888.  
• 10.3127123.90214 Azia SuitesCategory:Has map markers, 8 Rahmann Extension, ☏ +63 32 260-1111. 5-storey hotel, 60 A/C rooms, hot water, cable TV, view of the city. free Wi-Fi. From ₱1899.  
• 10.3089123.895215 Holiday Plaza HotelCategory:Has map markers, F Ramos Street (near Robinsons Fuente Circle), ☏ +63 32 254-9880. A/C rooms with coffee and tea-making facilities, 21” cable TV, full baths. From ₱1799.  
• 10.3315123.902716 Metro Park HotelCategory:Has map markers, Saint Lawrence Street La Guardia Lahug (near IT Park), ☏ +63 32 233-3677. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: noon. A/C rooms with hot water bathrooms cable TV, safe. From ₱990.  
• 10.31072123.8936217 Elegant Circle InnCategory:Has map markers (Fuente Osmena Circle). Central location, at one end of Mango Avenue. From ₱1220.  
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesCasa Rosario Pension HouseCategory:Has map markers, 101 E R Aboitiz Street (not far from mango sq), ☏ +63 32 2535134. 40 guest rooms with cable TV, hot water, A/C, telephone with IDD and NDD, free Wi-Fi. From ₱1399. 
• 10.3154123.8918 Cebu R Hotel CapitolCategory:Has map markers, 101 Don Mariano Cui Street, ☏ +63-32 505-7188. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: noon. TV, free Wi-Fi, hot showers. Nice place, and better price than most in the area though there are some cheaper. ₱1499 and up.  (updated Apr 2018)
• 10.3126123.899219 Beverly Boutique Business HotelCategory:Has map markers, F Manalo Street Cor Queens Road, ☏ +63 32-254-8570. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: noon. A/C rooms, hot water, cable TV, free Wi-Fi. Superior room ₱1980.  (updated May 2018)
• 10.3097123.899620 Travel Bee Business InnCategory:Has map markers, Dionisio Jokosalem Street, ☏ +63-32 505-8884, +63 32 236 1111. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. A/C rooms, hot water, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast. from ₱1180.  (updated May 2018)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesHotel de MercedesCategory:Has map markers, 7 Pelaez Street (near Colon), ☏ +63 9226473380. A/C double rooms with cable TV, hot water, bad Wi-Fi. From ₱995. (updated May 2019)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesCebuview Tourist InnCategory:Has map markers, 200 Sanciangko street, ☏ +63-32-2588333. A/C double rooms with cable TV, hot water, free Wi-Fi. ₱900. (updated May 2019)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesFuente Pension HouseCategory:Has map markers, 175 Don Julio Liorente Street, ☏ +63-32-4124988. A/C double rooms, cable TV, Hot water, free Wi-Fi, own restaurant. from 1448 php. (updated May 2019)

Splurge

• 10.320563123.90320921 Cebu Parklane International HotelCategory:Has map markers, Corner Archbishop Reyes Avenue and Escario Street, ☏ +63 32 234-7000. Cebu Parklane International Hotel claims to be a five-star hotel but does not really live up to that title. Elevators (lifts) are totally inadequate and you can spend 15 minutes waiting to get to your room when the hotel is crowded with conferences.  
• 10.316612123.90222522 Hotel Elizabeth CebuCategory:Has map markers, Archbishop Reyes Ave, Camputhaw, ☏ +63 2 912 2691. A/C, private toilet and bath, cable TV and mini-bar in all rooms. Wi-Fi, massage service, and a fitness centre/gym.  
• 10.318123.907323 Seda HotelCategory:Has map markers (formerly Marriott Cebu), Cardinal Rosales Avenue (west side of Ayala Mall complex), ☏ +63 32 411 5800, accebu@sedahotels.com. The hotel is now managed by Ayala's subsidiary Seda. It was managed by Marriott until the end of 2017.  (updated Apr 2018)
• 10.3247123.90424 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & CasinoCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +63 32 232-6888.  (updated Jun 2018)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesMarco Polo Plaza CebuCategory:Has map markers, Nivel Hills, Cebu Veterans Dr, ☏ +63 32 253 1111.  (updated Aug 2023)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesRadisson Blu CebuCategory:Has map markers, Serging Osmena Boulevard, Corner Pope John Paul II Ave, ☏ +63 32 505 1700.  (updated Aug 2023)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesHoliday Inn Cebu CityCategory:Has map markers, Lot 5 & 6 Block 20 Samar Loop, ☏ +63 32 520 4444.  (updated Aug 2023)
• Category:Sleep listing with no coordinatesCitadines Cebu CityCategory:Has map markers, Base Line Center, Juana Osmeña St, ☏ +63 32 260 9588.  (updated Aug 2023)

Dental clinics

The dental clinics listed here have good prices. There are also clinics in the malls, but they are about three times as expensive.

• Comfort Dental CentreCategory:Has map markers, Joeilno building 4th floor room 4D Kalubihan Sanciangko Street, ☏ +63 32 2623062. Dr Rhebecca Marie Rebalde Osorio. From ₱500. 
• RT Clinika Dental CentreCategory:Has map markers, room 148 1/L Raintree mall General Maxilom Avenue, ☏ +63 32 2549648. From ₱500. 

Government offices

Cebu City does not have an immigration office; the "Cebu office" is actually in Mandaue. For information on that and the Lapu-Lapu office, see Metro Cebu.

• Department of Tourism Cebu tourist officeCategory:Has map markers, Gf LDM Bldg Corner Legaspi & MJ Cuenco streets, ☏ +63 32 2542811. M-F 8AM-4PM. Free maps for Cebu Island & Bohol island & Siquijor Island. There is also a tourist info counter at the airport. 
• Tourist Police OfficeCategory:Has map markers, Plaza Sugbu (near Magellan's Cross), ☏ +63-32 2538536, +63-32 2540080 (after 5PM).  
• Cebu Public LibraryCategory:Has map markers, Osmena Blvd. (Gf Rizal Memorial Library & Museum Bldg). M-F open 24 hours. Free Wi-Fi. 
• Main Central Post OfficeCategory:Has map markers, Plaza Independencia (behind Fort San Pedro).  
• Phil Health OfficeCategory:Has map markers, Golden peak. Gorordo Avenue, ☏ +63-32-2333270. If you stay in the Philippines more than 59 days and get a I-card you can in roll on Phil Health for ₱18.000 a year. 

Airlines offices

Quite a few airlines have offices in town:

• Cathay Pacific airlinesCategory:Has map markers, 12 floor FGU Center, Mindanao Avenue Ayala Business Park, toll-free: 18001441101.  
• Cebu Pacific AirlinesCategory:Has map markers, Robinsons Galleria Mall General maxilon Avenue, ☏ +63-32-2308888.  
• Philippines AirlinesCategory:Has map markers, Osmena Blvd, ☏ +63 32 2544655.  
• Singapore AirlinesCategory:Has map markers, Cebu Holding Center Cardinal Rosales Avenue Ayala Business Park, ☏ +63 32 2326211.  (updated Jul 2023)

Others have offices at Mactan-Cebu International Airport:

• Qatar Airways
• Emirates AirlinesCategory:Has map markers, toll-free: 1800 77739999.  
• Asiana AirlinesCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +63-32-3428066.  
• Korean AirCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +63-32-2531753.  
• Air AsiaCategory:Has map markers.  
• Scoot AirlinesCategory:Has map markers.  
• Eva AirCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +63 32-2323395.  
• China Eastern AirlinesCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +63-25515212.  
• China Southern Airlines +63-2-5248888.
• Sichuan Airlines
• China Airlines Taiwan.
• Xiamen AirCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +63-2-801755.  

Of course there are plenty of travel agents in the city, so for many things you need not deal directly with an airline.