"The tourist attraction names do not match the real places." "Some places are over-promoted." "Promoting the Carbon local fresh market as a tourist attraction damages the image more than helping it."

Cebu has its beautiful and calm areas which is awesome, however due to our location it was always an hour or so to get to these places, so my advice to future travellers is to choose a hotel outside the city centre, maybe more South West or South East where the beautiful beaches and waterfalls are situated.... A must have is Grab to get around, its safe and very affordable, however any beaches are far out of the city!

We used a guided tour on one day and the other day we did our walk tour which was not covered in the guided tour. People were very friendly offering assistance to some of the location we wished to visit.

This was my very first visit to the Philippines, and Cebu won me over instantly. The airport alone had me thinking, 'Wait... am I in a resort or an arrivals terminal?' But what truly blew me away were the people—some of the kindest, warmest souls I’ve ever met. I’d bottle that hospitality if I could. Now, let’s talk traffic. Honestly, when you start reminiscing fondly about Bangkok’s gridlock, you know things have gone off the rails. Cebu traffic is… character-building. But even that can’t dull the shine of this amazing place. I already can’t wait to come back—maybe with a scooter and nerves of steel next time."

Cebu City: Between Modernity and Contrasts Cebu City presents a striking contrast between its modern areas, characterized by green spaces and contemporary infrastructure, and its numerous poorer zones and shantytowns. If your stay will not be in the more developed areas, it is advisable to be mentally prepared for these social and environmental disparities. Generally, costs in Cebu City tend to be higher compared to other cities in the Philippines. Furthermore, it's important to note that Cebu City does not offer direct access to nearby beaches, making it less advantageous to stay here if your primary goal is a beach vacation. In the modern districts, the culinary landscape is dominated by fast-food chains and coffee shops, with a prevalence of frozen and fried foods. Finding fresh and healthy food options can be challenging. The few restaurants offering traditional or more refined cuisine are relatively expensive, giving the city an atmosphere reminiscent of classic American metropolises.

Cebu City is what you make of it. If you want to have fun in Cebu get online and if possible, ask friends who live in Cebu City. Cebu is a beautiful island. Cebu City is so convenient because of the airport and sea port. Its great for travel. I like Cebu City because it is not as big as Manila and its easier to move around in the city. So many places to eat. Ive been to TOPS or Top of Cebu.. The Gardens of Leigha...Im more for hanging out in town and Mandaue and lapu Lapu fascinate me.. The rooftop at the Bai Hotel... I like the view but didnt like The Bai Hotel. Ive used the ports at pier 1 and 3 to go to Bohol and Leyte. Mactan Airport... Its a convenient city