Condos, Restaurants, and Things To Do In Cebu City
This tourism jewel is also one of the best places to live in.
It’s not called the Queen City of the South for nothing. One of the most significant and progressive cities in the country, Cebu continues to evolve as a dynamic city. Through it all, the province honors its glorious past while embracing its future.
Speaking of history, Cebu played a crucial role in Philippine history and cultural narrative. It is the site of Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in 1521. With the first Spanish settlement in Cebu, various influences of colonial rule are reflected in the city and its colorful historical roots add to its timeless charm.
Cebu’s cultural depth is prominently displayed during festivals, especially in the widely-popular Sinulog Festival. Known for its vibrant street parades and a deep-rooted sense of community, the festival is a source of pride for locals and an experience of a lifetime for tourists.
Cebu is also one of the most visited cities in the Philippines, thanks to an international airport that connects it to major cities across Asia and beyond. Cebu’s breathtaking natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, delectable cuisine, and friendly locals all contribute to making it a tourism jewel and one of the best places to live in. Truly, you won’t run out of things to see and do in this part of the Philippines. That’s because Cebu is a treasure trove of delightful experiences waiting to be discovered.
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Restaurants in Cebu City
House of Lechon
You cannot talk about Cebu and not mention its lechon. At the House of Lechon, the star is Carcar’s juiciest roasted suckling pig. Its unique flavor and perfect crackling skin can be devoured on its own; but should you wish to have it with sauce, the House of Lechon has one that’s made out of savory drippings, herbs, and a hint of chili.
Address: Acacia St, Cebu City
Contact: 09166620163; Facebook: House of Lechon
Happy Hippos
This is a must-visit restaurant for those in search of healthy food that’s equal parts nutritious and delicious. Happy Hippos’ dishes—including Hummus and Pita, Salmon Benedict, Quinoa Salad, and Spaghetti Puttanesca—are without artificial flavorings or preservatives, yet they are winning in the taste department.
Address: Paseo Saturnino, Streetscape, Phase II, Unit 5, Cebu City
Contact: 09171027235; Facebook: Happy Hippos
Lighthouse Restaurant
With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Lighthouse Restaurant offers authentic Filipino dishes that are crafted with love and a taste of home. Serving Filipino and Asian cuisine since 1980, it’s one of the oldest restaurants in Cebu.
Address: Gen. Maxilom Avenue, Across Land Bank, and 2nd floor, Gaisano Country Mall, Banilad, Cebu City
Contact: (032) 233 2386; Facebook: Lighthouse Restaurant
Tales and Feelings
At this 18-seater hole-in-the-wall restaurant, the menu is a celebration of international flavors through fine food and exquisite wines. So whether you’re a local or just visiting Cebu, you must reserve a table at Tales and Feelings for a memorable dining experience filled with culinary delights.
Address: F Ramos st, 2/F Diaz building, Cebu City
Contact: 09958955429; Facebook: Tales and Feelings
Sialo
Cebu’s heritage food takes center stage at Sialo, a culinary gem with the aim of elevating Cebuano cuisine using a modernist, progressive approach to food. Helmed by Chef Ronald Villavelez, Sialo boldly claims that “Local is luxury” and proves it through exceptional food and flavors native to the island of Cebu and its surrounding seas.
Address: #7A Pres. Laurel Street, Villa Aurora, Barangay Kasambagan, Cebu City
Contact: 09209286238; Facebook: Sialo
Malls in Cebu City
Ayala Center Cebu
Address: Cebu Business Park, Archbishop Reyes Ave. Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
SM City Cebu
Address: Juan Luna Ave. cor. Cabahug and Kaoshiung Streets, North Reclamation Area, Cebu Port Center, Mabolo, Cebu City
Contact: Website
SM Seaside City Cebu
Address: Cebu South Coastal Rd, Antuwanga, Cebu City
Contact: Website
Ayala Malls Central Bloc
Address: I. Villa Street, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
Robinsons Galleria Cebu
Address: Gen. Maxilom Avenue Extension, Sergio Osmeña Jr Blvd, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
JY Square Mall
Address: 1 Salinas Dr, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
Robinsons Cybergate Cebu
Address: 132 Don Mariano Cui St, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
Elizabeth Mall
Address: N. Bacalso Ave., cor. Leon Kilat St, Cebu City,
Contact: Facebook
Gaisano Mall of Cebu
Address: A. Soriano Ave, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
Iconique Mall
Address: Colon Street, Barangay Kalubihan, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
Colonnade Mall
Address: Colon St, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
Escario Central Mall
Address: N. Escario St. , Camputhaw, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
CityMall Bacalso
Address: Natalio B. Bacalso Ave, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
Banilad Town Center
Address: Gov M Cuenco Ave, Banilad, Cebu City
Contact: Facebook
Parkmall
Address: Ouano Avenue, Mandaue Reclamation Area, Mandaue City
Contact: Facebook
Transportation Hubs in Cebu City
Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Address: Lapu-Lapu Airport Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, 6016 Cebu
Website
Cebu North Bus Terminal
Address: SM City Cebu parking lot
Check out the schedule here
Cebu South Bus Terminal
Address: N. Bacalso Ave, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
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Condos For Rent or Sale in Cebu City
Avalon Cebu
Price range for sale: P8.7M to P20M
Features/ Facilities:
- Adult and kiddie swimming pools
- Main Lobby & Reception area
- Function Rooms
- Fitness Gym & Sauna
- Landscaped gardens
- Daycare Center
- Business Center
Contact Details:
- Landline: (032) 268 6974
- E-mail: phi.marketing@primaryhomes.com
- Facebook: Primary Homes Inc.
Azalea Place Cebu
Price range for rent: P25,000 to P60,000
Price range for sale: P5.9M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Library wi-fi lounge
- Indoor game room
- Audio-visual room
- Function room
- Conference room
- Business center
- Fitness center / gym
- Swimming pool
- Spa pool
- Japanese inspired gazebo
- Reading nooks
Contact Details:
- Landline: (02) 8636 0888
- E-mail: asksales@rlcresidences.com
- Facebook: RLC Residences
One Oasis Cebu
Price range for sale: P2.6M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Clubhouse and Gazebo
- Adult and Kiddie Pools
- Basketball Court
- Children’s Play Area
- Jogging/Walking Paths
- Al Fresco Dining
- Multi-purpose Area
Contact Details:
- Landline: (02) 8850 0888
- E-mail: servicedesk@filinvestland.com
- Facebook: Aspire by Filinvest
The Alcoves
Price range for rent: P50,000 and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Landscaped garden deck
- Kiddie pool and Lounge pool
- Indoor and outdoor playgrounds
- Function rooms
- Veranda
- Direct access to Ayala Center Cebu
- Lap pool
- Pool lounge
- Fitness gym
Contact Details:
- E-mail: sales@alcoves.com.ph
- Website
Grand Cenia
Price range for sale: P7M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Lap Pool
- Kiddie Pool
- Fine Dining Restaurant
- Conference Rooms with Telecon Facilities
- Business Center with Wi-Fi
- Function Rooms for Social and Family Events
- One Parking Slot Included Per Unit
Contact Details:
- Landline: (02) 8850 0888
- E-mail: servicedesk@filinvestland.com
- Facebook: Aspire by Filinvest
Cerule at Solinea
Price range for sale: P8M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Dance Studio
- Function Room
- Game Room
- Gym
- Lobby
- Multi-purpose Room
- Reading nooks
- Yoga deck
- Activity Lawn
- Fitness park
- Kids’ Play Area
- Meditation area
- Outdoor exercise area
- Pool Deck
Contact Details:
- Landline: (02) 8848 5000
- E-mail: info@alveoland.com.ph
- Facebook: Alveo Land Corp
Sedona Parc
Price range for sale: P3.5M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- 5 podium parking levels
- 2 passenger elevators
- Automatic sprinkler and smoke detection system in residential units, common areas and amenities
- Water reservoir and separate fire reserves
- Rainwater collection system
- Natural ventilation
- Sanitary disposal system – refuse rooms
- 24-hour security
Contact Details:
- Landline: (02) 8848 5000
- E-mail: info@alveoland.com.ph
- Facebook: Alveo Land Corp
Park Point Residences
Price range for sale: P12M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Kiddie pool
- Gazebo
- Board room
- Indoor and outdoor lounge areas
- Social hall (accommodates up to 140 persons, banquet style)
- Children's play area
- Landscaped garden deck
- 100% back-up power
- Fire detection and alarm system
- 24-hour security and building maintenance
- Elevator proximity card access
Contact Details:
- Mobile: 09178017718
- E-mail: ask@ayala-land-premier.com
- Website
1016 Residences Cebu
Price range for sale: P12M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Landscaped gardens
- Kiddie play area
- Lobby lounge
- Roof deck
- City Sports Club Cebu usage rights
Contact Details:
- Mobile: 09178017718
- E-mail: ask@ayala-land-premier.com
- Website
Mivesa Garden Residences
Price range for rent: P16,000 and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Clubhouse
- Gate Guardhouse
- Jogging Path
- Pavillion Pool
- Zen Garden
- Gym
- Retail Area
- Function Room
Contact Details:
- Landline: (032) 254 1254
- E-mail: sales@cebulandmasters.com
- Website
32 Sanson by Rockwell
Price range for sale: P55,000 and up
Price range for sale: P8.5M to P33.4M
Features/ Facilities:
- Swimming pools
- Clubhouse
- Function rooms
- Gym
- Lawn and children’s play area
Contact Details:
- Mobile: 09175997625
- E-mail: inquire@rockwell.com.ph
- Website
Horizons 101 Cebu
Price range for rent: P55,000 and up
Price range for sale: P8.5M to P33.4M
Features/ Facilities:
- Lap and kiddie pools
- Billiard hall
- AV Room
- Multi-purpose hall
- Daycare room
- Game room
- Fitness gym
- Sky deck
Contact Details:
- Mobile: (032) 266 7899
- E-mail: info@taftproperty.com.ph
East Gate Cebu
Price range for sale: P2.9M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Elevator Key Card Access
- Fire Protection Features
- Children’s Play Area
- Back-up Power
- Strategically Located CCTVs
- Fitness Gym
- Multiple Parking Levels
- 24-hour Security
- Swimming Pool
Contact Details:
- Mobile: (032) 266 7899
- E-mail: info@taftproperty.com.ph
- Website
Symfoni Nichols
Price range for sale: P3.4M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Elevator Key Card Access
- Fire Protection Features
- Children’s Play Area
- Back-up Power
- Strategically Located CCTVs
- Fitness Gym
- Property Management
- 24-hour Security
- Swimming Pool
Contact Details:
- Mobile: (032) 266 7899
- E-mail: info@taftproperty.com.ph
- Website
The Persimmon Studios
Price range for sale: P1.8M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Adult lap pool
- Kids pool
- Clubhouse
- Fitness gym
- Game room
- Multipurpose court
- Children's playground
- Landscaped open spaces
- 24/7 Security and CCTV system
- Gated community
- Commercial area
- Basketball court
Contact Details:
- Mobile: (032) 419 1400
Grand Residences
Price range for rent: P20,000 and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Clubhouse
- Air-conditioned multi-purpose hall
- Multipurpose function hall
- Poolside lounge w/bar
- Entertainment room
- Billiard rooms
- Sports bar
- Kids play area
- Fitness gym
- Kiddy playground
- Swimming Pool
- Themed garden
- Jogging path
- Amphitheater
Contact Details:
- Mobile: (032) 412 7999
- E-mail: grandlandsales@gmail.com
Calle 104
Price range for sale: P3.1M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Lap pool
- Kiddie pool
- Pool deck with lounge
- Indoor gym
- Study room
- Meeting rooms
- Outdoor areas
- Jogging path
- Lush gardens and gazebo
- Changing rooms
Contact Details:
- Landline: (032) 254 1254
- E-mail: sales@cebulandmasters.com
- Website
38 Park Avenue
Price range for sale: P3.1M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Swimming Pool
- Recreational Lounge
- Kid's Zone
- Garden Atrium
- Multi-purpose function hall
- Ground Level Retail Spaces
- Lounge Areas
Contact Details:
- Landline: (032) 254 1254
- E-mail: sales@cebulandmasters.com
- Website
City Clou
Price range for sale: P7M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Lap Pool
- Fun Pool
- Kiddie Pool
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Game Room
- Karaoke Room
- Library
- Function Room
- Kid’s Play Room
- Playground
- Meditation Garden
- Pocket Garden
- Plaza
- Gym
Contact Details:
- Landline: (032) 384 8888
- Website
Sundance Residences
Price range for sale: P3.8M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- The Lobby Lounge
- Residential Elevator Lobby
- Water Wall Fountain
- Covered Car Park
- Mail Room
- Sundance Commercial Area
- Poolside Lounge with Bar
- Fun Pool
- Kiddie Pool
- Party Hall
- Outdoor Play for Kids
- Professionally Managed Day Care Center
- Fitness Center
- Meditation Garden
- Board Room
- Jogging Path
- Sky Garden View Deck
Contact Details:
- Mobile: 09178494600
- Website
Base Line Residences
Price range for rent: P25,000 and up
Price range for sale: P3.3M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Fitness Gym
- Grand Lobby & Concrete
- Swimming Pool
- 2 levels of Basement Parking
- Function Room
Contact Details:
- Landline: (032) 254 1254
- E-mail: sales@cebulandmasters.com
- Website
Avida Towers Riala
Price range for sale: P4.7M to P12M
Features/ Facilities:
- Amenity deck
- Pocket garden
- Children's play area
- Lobby
- Shooting court
- Kiddie and adult swimming pool
Contact Details:
- Landline: (02) 8848 5000
- Website
Arc Towers Cebu
Price range for sale: P2.8M and up
Features/ Facilities:
- Main Lobby with Reception Area
- Individual Mail Boxes
- Work Space and Study Lounge
- Conference/Function Room
- Fitness Gym
- 25 meter Swimming Pool and Sundeck
- Kiddie Pool
- Sky Garden
- Viewing Deck
Contact Details:
- Landline: (02) 8848 5000
- Website
Major Landmarks in Cebu City
Tourist Spots
- Magellan’s Cross
- Fort San Pedro
- Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebu
- Tops Lookout
- Taoist Temple
- Sirao Garden
- Temple of Leah
- Cebu Ocean Park
- Taboan Public Market
- Cebu City Sports Center
Hospitals
- Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital
- Contact: 0322537511
- Address: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, Cebu
- Chong Hua Hospital
- Contact: 0322558000
- Address: Cebu City, Cebu
- Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC)
- Contact: 0325163934
- Address: Natalio B. Bacalso Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Schools
- University of San Carlos
- Address: . Alcantara St, Cebu City, Cebu
- Contact: Facebook
- University of San Jose–Recoletos
- Address: Cebu City, Cebu
- Website: USJR
- Cebu Normal University
- Address: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
- Website: CNU
- University of the Visayas
- Address: Dionisio Jakosalem St, Cebu City, Cebu
- University of Cebu
- Address: Sanciangko St, Cebu City, Cebu
- Website: UC
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