Colon Street, Cebu City: Address, Phone Number, Colon Street Reviews: 3.5/5
Colon Street
Colon Street
3.5
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Mang Inasal
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Our Place
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Manila Foodshoppe
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Orange Brutus
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0.2 km₱ • American • Filipino • Asian

Ding How Dim Sum House
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Visayan Restaurant
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0.4 kmChinese • Filipino • Asian

Chowking
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Penong's Barbeque Seafoods and Chicken
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0.1 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Filipino • Seafood • Barbecue
Greenwich - Colon Cinerama
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85 mItalian • Pizza

Ribshack - Super Metro
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0.1 kmAmerican • Steakhouse • Filipino • Asian
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Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
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562
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irenevff
Bulacan Province, Philippines3,892 contributions
Friends
colon - a jargon for the human intestines. but in cebu, it is a long street abuzz with people from all walks of life. oh yes, some are even caught jaywalking to reach the other mall across from the one they came. you can see a university along this avenue, banks, markets, schools, hotels, restaurants, commercial outlets, alleys leading to residential houses - everything. must be the busiest street in the entire city.
there's even a little monument marking the end/start of the long road.
there's even a little monument marking the end/start of the long road.
Written 15 December 2020
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Zsofia S
4 contributions
Visited here last February and I love how people are busy looking. All of the stores are really cheap.
Written 9 November 2020
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Francis_Elvis_Verdin
Palawan Province, Philippines12 contributions
Colon Street is a historical street in downtown Cebu City that is often called the oldest and the shortest national road in the Philippines. It is named after Cristóbal Colón.
Written 3 September 2020
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Mark D
Cebu City, Philippines69 contributions
The oldest street in the Philippines they say.. some great deals if you know where to look, but, watch your self... go with a local..(dont stray alone). not a local that gets kickbacks from the shops.. maybe from the hotel, they probably have a city guide... fun, definitive Philippines shopping experience
Written 3 May 2020
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Jing d
Cebu City, Philippines1 contribution
This photo is just the perfect subject about situational awareness. I am using a local situation because I am from Cebu and my audience are predominantly Cebuanos.
Written 4 March 2020
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jens
6 contributions
i never see such many sidewalk sellers and sometime they call me joe..what does mean? so funny and i just give smile back. . . .i stayed near here for this is the oldest street. .
Written 4 March 2020
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC5,690 contributions
Solo
It is a typical major street in any city in the Philippines. There are stores selling various types of merchandises, fast foods restaurants, public transports called, jeepneys, etc..
Written 2 March 2020
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Jun Ruaya
Calamba, Philippines52 contributions
Every public utility jeepney passes near or on Colon Street, the oldest street in the country. Better avoid this area because there is no order here and traffic enforcers are not around when needed. Its a narrow road where the stores lining the street are old and selling cheap items. You can only use this as your landmark since it's in the center of the city. Old buildings are aplenty here. But there are affordable hotels and lodging houses within walking distance from Colon Street. Churches, like the Santo Rosario and the Metropolitan Cathedral are walking distrance from here. The Southern Integrated Overland Bus Terminal is also walking distance from Colon. I was on this street during the annual Sinulog festival where most inner city streets were closed for the religious procession and the street parade.
Written 26 January 2020
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jerry
Norrkoping, Sweden2 contributions
Friends
Day and night.. many scammers do.. but if you know how to deal whit them it's a assume place.
Many malls.. little small.. great night market. Great street food.
Many malls.. little small.. great night market. Great street food.
Written 4 January 2020
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Lawland L
21 contributions
Some old fashioned malls, but what I loved most was the street food here and the Lechon in a older mall. Lots of families here and enjoyed the breadth of shops
Written 25 November 2019
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Happy794
Caloundra, Australia59 contributions
We are staying at the Marco Polo Plaza for 2 nights in August what would be the recommended places to see?
hymanr2017
Atlanta, GA26 contributions
I agree also with Ed regarding what your interest is but having traveled to Cebu many times while assigned to the US Embassy in Manila I have a couple of sites that I think are worth your time. Any taxi driver will be glad to take you to these but I would recommend using one of the hotel cars for the day. Sites to see:
1. Basilica del Santo Niño to view a 500 year old religious relic.
2. Cebu Taoist Temple which will give you a sense of some of the diversity of the Philippines.
3. Magellan's Cross which is supposed to be the cross, encased in metal, placed over the grave of Magellan.
4. Old Fort San Pedro a historic Spanish fort near the waterfront.
5. If you are daring then a visit to the Sky Experience Adventure.
6. If you really want some of the culture a visit to Carbon Market would provide this but be cautious at this location.
7. An interesting site on the island of Mactan is Lapu-Lapu Shrine, not a must but interesting.
8. If you are interested in nature I recommend a day trip to Mantayupan Falls located on the west side of Cebu in the town of Barili.
There are any number of interesting museums and houses to be seen but the items I have listed I have always found to be of interest and I have visited them many times over the 50 years I have visited and lived in the Philippines. Enjoy your trip and be sure and try the Philippine cuisine, especially the Adobo.
sweetgurl1462
1 contribution
I would like to know how i can get there from Marriott Cebu city hotel?
jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,930 contributions
the best way is by cab. From robinson is straight down the road about 2 Km. colon road is quite long. many shops on both side of the road. Beware of pick pocketers. many shopping centres are found along the road.
Frequently Asked Questions about Colon Street
- We recommend booking Colon Street tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 2 Colon Street tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Colon Street:
- (0.05 km) Cebu Hallmark Hotel
- (0.13 km) Alemar Budgetel
- (0.15 km) Hotel de Mercedes
- (0.13 km) Cebu Century Hotel
- (0.18 km) Pacific Tourist Inn
- Restaurants near Colon Street:
- (0.03 km) Chowking
- (0.04 km) Briquito Silvanas
- (0.13 km) Ding How Dim Sum House
- (0.13 km) Chowking
- (0.13 km) Penong's Barbeque Seafoods and Chicken
- Attractions near Colon Street:
- (0.20 km) Cebu Travel Agency
- (0.21 km) Hel-An Thai Massage and Spa
- (0.42 km) University of San Carlos Museum
- (0.52 km) Basilica del Santo Niño
- (0.47 km) Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral