Cebu City, Philippines - Best Neighborhoods

In today’s video, Jim Kellett will give you a tour of two of the best neighborhoods to live in or visit in Cebu City, Philippines. IT Park and Cebu Business Park. Jim will tour Hopp Inn Hotel and Avida Towers, and visit an Art Maze event with Mary Ann, Filipina Wanderer on KZbin. And KZbin vlogger, Reynalyn Jainga will join in to see how much seafood they can get for sixteen dollars.
Key Moments:
00:00 Video Overview
00:25 Cebu Business Park Tour
03:36 Ayala Mall Tour
06:15 Art Event with Filipina Wanderer
08:16 IT Park Tour
16:56 Avida Towers Review and Tour
22:28 Sugbo Mercado Tour, Prices with Reynalyn Jainga
May Ann - Filipina Wanderer Link:
/ @filipinawanderer255
Reynalyn Jainga Vlog Link:
/ @reynalynjaingaadlyntu...
Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines with Metro Cebu being the second-largest metropolitan area in the Philippines.
In this video, I tour Cebu IT Park and Cebu Business Park, two of Cebu’s most popular destinations for expats, retirees, and location-independent entrepreneurs.
BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN CEBU
Several developments in Cebu are considered “trendy” or “cool” and are usually located near commercial centers and have easy access to everything.
Cebu IT Park - has first-world standards like sidewalks, proper-sized roads, coffee shops, restaurants, condos, and a new mall.
Many employees in the IT Park area work at business processing companies and call centers servicing the United States and Europe. Workers are coming on and off of shifts around the clock, so many restaurants are open 24 hours a day. With this, there is a well-educated group of English-speaking professionals in the area, making it easy to make Filipino friends.
Cebu Business Park (CBP) is home to several multinational businesses, residential condos, hotels, and the Ayala Center shopping mall, which draws 85,000 visitors on an average day.
CBP is the single largest urban development project in the Philippines outside of Manila.
Calyx Residences are located in the residential enclave of the Cebu Business Park, two blocks away from Ayala Center Mall it is home to Cebu’s first high-rise rooftop infinity swimming pool on the 28th floor offering a panoramic view of the channel, the city harbor, and the mountains surrounding Cebu.
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[@cocolemon8942]

I live walking distance to IT park Cebu for almost 4 years and this is my favorite place because it is modern, clean and safe. I miss Cebu so bad! The best island in the Philippines for me.

[@dddtrump]

Cebu IT Park area, is exactly what made me consider retiring young in PH. I visited Last year for the first time and was amazing. I am Counting down 3 more years and Retiring at 45yrs old.

[@daisyapontehavenmemoriestr8552]

Good 😊

[@Re3iRtH]

I retired age 37. In the Philippines now. Deciding b/w Cebu and Manila still

[@Deryee123]

Great to see the nicer side of the Philippines. $27.00 for a nice hotel room is pretty reasonable. It's nice to be able to choose a more of a local lifestyle or Western lifestyle.

[@amaliahightower]

Welcome back to the Philippines.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Amalia Hightower, Thank you! ❤

[@emmanuelomega8662]

Cebu Business Park & IT Park used to be a Golf Course & a Airport. When I was still in Cebu 30 yrs ago its not like this now.its very big changes!!! Lots of Tall buildings, Big Malls, Condos, Foreign Companies!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jemsluntian3629]

Cebu is the next big thing in philippines theres a project like cebu brt like seoul,korea, housing project for informal settlers, and jeepney modernazation program 2-3 years from now it will improve alot.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Jems Luntian, Yes, there are a lot of improvements being made around Cebu.

[@pdw1]

Traffic and Flooding you forgot to mention😅

[@j_Mv7907]

There's a bus that'll take you from IT Park to Sm Seaside and all the way to IL Corso (another cool spot to dine and roam around in). Everything in IT Park is just a few steps away from each other -- coffee shops, condos, hotel, supermarket and the like. Avida Tower 1 was my official residence during the lockdown -- with Sugbo Mercado right up front. This video brings bits and feels of nostalgia. While in Cebu Business District, I really fancy Kate's inside Rustan's supermarket for there coffee and bread/pastries. And the nearby Ayala Mall, it's got UCC and Starbucks (my favorite coffee shops), and a host of restaurants and joints to choose from -- Laguna Cafe and TGIF tops my list. Plus the shops inside with most of the brands you can imagine (H & M, Mossimo, Terra Nova etc).

[@jeanclauderoget3756]

Very nice. Love the Philippines.

[@germotion]

Hello! Thanks for your update of Cebu. I was already there. I made some great videos and i love this city. I can not wait to come back in the near future !

[@Mcwasabic]

very nice thank for sharing

[@LivingOverseasTV]

McSushi, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@garyxyz4400]

Very nice. Looking forward to exploring the world.

[@brunomonteros4554]

I will soon be visiting this beautiful city thanxs for yhis wonderful video.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Have fun!

[@nijinokanata111]

Love cebu!

[@clydecollamat794]

What a beautiful and wonderful place

[@boatswainsm8]

I'll be visiting Cebu in the coming months and oddly enough staying at the Calyx Residence; first time in Cebu😁

[@LivingOverseasTV]

boatswainsm8, I think you will like Calyx and hope you find the video helpful in making your way around the neighborhood.

[@boatswainsm8]

@@LivingOverseasTV thank you.

[@user-DrJoe-Future]

This is an outstanding video -- probably the best I have seen of key parts of Cebu City. I live here and have learned things.

[@rogue2791]

Very detailed. loved it.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Glad you liked it!

[@MagicCrateMako]

Great video Jim! I can't wait to visit Cebu again.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Magic Crate, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Have a great time in Cebu!

[@filipinawanderer255]

Very nice video I am happy seeing my face there haha

[@StanHasselback]

I'm happy to see you to Ann. Great job! I hope you are doing well🙏

[@chimniebanks4787]

Wow your awesome I truly enjoyed this.Keep up the great work.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Chimnie Banks, Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@yodathejedi]

Thanks for this very nice rundown of Cebu, we decided to stay near Ayala Center at Red Planet (opposite side from Hop Inn), hope it will be ok later in july :)

[@perfectlylonely]

Nice tour. Great vidiography.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Perfectly Lonely, Thanks! I try to get good shots so that people can get a good idea of what a place is really like.

[@romghafarshad9204]

Good video

[@user-qf8yi2cd7n]

CEBU CITY,is the best destination for local and tourist, Singapore like WOW ❤❤❤

[@keeptrying7]

That was an awesome video. Thank you so much. I learned a lot of things as far as the new places to visit like "the Sugbo Merkado" and that is actually new to me. It's been awhile I haven't visited Cebu since Covid but now it's slowing down and I get a chance to visit again. I miss Cebu and I miss my family!

[@1hackmodeller557]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@CarefreeChris]

Nice. I didn't know you could get into parts of the Ayala mall before 10

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Carefree Chris, Yes, I just enter on the side by the Terraces and tell the guard you are going to the coffee shop.

[@CarefreeChris]

@@LivingOverseasTV Excellent. Thank you

[@dannybooboo]

Very informative video! Thanks. I'll be in Cebu City June 15th for a month, first time. Besides this place, would love to meet other expats. I'm thinking of staying in Cebu City. All I need is a nice gym, grocery store, and some cafe's. Ideally a beach but I hear all on Mactan are private. Reach out

[@marty9376]

Thanks for the info .. I miss Cebu City

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Our pleasure!

[@wickman.r4662]

Do miss the Pipeline pool tables near Subgo Mercado.

[@kenny4real696]

Jim awesome video.. Im headed there in three weeks.. Should stay in Lapu Lapu or Cebu city???

[@brendangriffin1791]

Cool beans. 🙃

[@ddjjss]

Many blogs mention a tv with cable in room, but none explain exactly what is on the tv. I’d be very interested in what can be watched in English.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Daniel Sandy, Thanks for the comment. I will definitely show the available channels in the future. I don't usually watch TV so I have overlooked that information. I know that they usually offer CNN-Philippines, Fox, and maybe 20 more channels that you would find on a basic cable package in the US. If you book a place at $40 or more per night, you can find places that also include Netflicks.

[@georgemolato1532]

Who cares, you’re there to travel.

[@murpsauce7168]

Not entirely acccurate. You forgot Amara Subdivision in Liloan, and the most exclusive neighborhood in Cebu, which is Monterrazas Prime.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Murp Sauce, Those are great suggestions. Since this video was about Cebu City I wouldn't want to include Amara. I may try to make a video specifically about Monterrazas Prime.

[@arvindkatiyar526]

Everything looks great just look down where you are walking the condition of the road is terrible

[@craig6t]

Hey Jim, great video. I saw that you were standing in front of an Amazon sign. From what I understand, they have a big shipping center there. I was hoping you would say something about it. Are you dealing with Amazon at all? -Thanks

[@orlangatan8060]

Thank you sir very nice video I left Philippine 55yrs.ago I’m from makati I will visit with my hopefully soon thank you

[@Re3iRtH]

How old are you

[@i-am-your-conscience]

The Streetfood you can have cheaper, but as you explained in your other video, Cebu IT Park is one of the "better" areas, so the prices are also higher. If you want live music, and a really big and lively market, you can go to the Carbon Night Market. A bit cheaper but also quite popular. You can find other of those places in every big district so just try some out. Sugbo Mercado is quite small anyways, so you might want a bit variety anyways.

[@totoybancaso2599]

Just subscribe from a Filipino American in Texas USA 🇺🇸

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Totoy Bancaso, Thanks for subscribing!!!

[@JohnSkyLey]

I want to go to Cebu next

[@LivingOverseasTV]

John Leyba, Give it a try and let me know how you like it.

[@jean2221]

Nice video! What is the typical price for a studio or 1-bedroom apartment? Can you also tell me if the anti-smoking law is really strict?Can we still find smoking places.

[@BillGreenAZ]

I'm looking to stay in Cebu for a couple months after the first of the year. This seems like a nice spot with a reasonable price. It seemed to be rather quiet, too. I didn't hear any traffic noise.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Bill Green, Don't be fooled by the video. Everywhere in the Philippines is noisy. These areas are quieter but I did record on Sunday when traffic is low. Still, it's worth checking out.

[@bb89670]

Looks like Cebu has no traffic but like Manila it’s insane.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

bb89670, I did some of my video shooting on Sunday when the traffic was low. I didn't plan it that way. I try to depict the way things actually are but that was the day that the sun was out. I still feel that the traffic is way better than in Manila.

[@jemsluntian3629]

Cebu is the next big thing in philippines, cebu Brt project, housing project for informal settlers, and jeepney modernazation program 2-3 years from now it will improve sooner.

[@wickman.r4662]

At Ayala mall lower inner court is Green Apple (GA) dental. GA is one of the best on our planet earth. GA dental is also in Lapu Lapu, Mactan. Exceptionally best at dental prophy cleaning. I prefer excellent cleaning, rather than drilling & filling.

[@MS-oz2wu]

Do you have wifi at Hop Inn

[@ivegotsomethingtosay596]

I am coming but is it better to just live in different hotels than paying for month?

[@beatnikcafe]

Does anyone know if an inn like the one the video creator is staying at offers a discount for long term stays? I am thinking about going to Cebu City for a few months and don’t want to overpay for hotel but also not sure about renting an apartment until I get a chance to visit some other parts of the country and I also have some other places I want to travel to. I’d like something conveniently located. Any recommendations?

[@dddtrump]

Just email them and ask for long-term prices. 27/night is cheap for nice area hotel. However, 27 x 30 is expensive. 810/month vs an airbnb for 500-600

[@Re3iRtH]

​@@dddtrumpDecent Airbnb is Cebu is $900-1000+/mo now. Long term these units rent for $440-550

[@matthewemery4205]

be there 27 th matt from canada

[@theghostoftravel]

avida towers is extremely overpriced, theyre mainly targeting foreign investments, all of the places you covered , i was there in august of 2022, i will be back this august! just 3 months to go.

[@rpicard6741]

Hi Jim can I ask you a questions; is Cebu city wheelchair friendly and how would the average Filipina women feel about dating a western man in a wheelchair?

[@jimmycrump]

Are there street food options nearby? Also outdoor fresh but cheap markets as opposed to expensive grocery store?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

James Crump, Yes, there is Sugbo Mercado about a 10-minute walk. it has about 30 food stands.

[@gonewiththewindddd]

ayala area wouldnt be the best place if you wanted the "street food" experience. its a high-end, developed area. so its mostly business buildings, the mall, and condos. if you want legit street food and stalls, fuente or colon would be the best area to go, but best bring a local with you bc it can be busy and slightly sketchy for foreigners.

[@eduardochavacano]

1,500 per night, very good rate then. Lots of guesthouse for 1000 and those are so bad.

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

Great, well down video, and no way I am paying 145k for that one bedroom

[@lionhearted1969]

No prob. Certainly, you're not their market. He he. Nustar Resort & Casino's 7-star Nustar Hotel's villa is priced at P350,000/night. Hotels and rental properties have their own target market. They built the property because they have the market. Otherwise, they would not keep building these properties.

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

@@lionhearted1969 I have the money, so that's not the issue, but I can see overpriced, and vastly overpriced which is the case hear. You're right, as I am not the market for them.

[@lionhearted1969]

@@Matthew-gz4oh As I said, if you have 'the money' you won't mind paying that amount because that is how property market goes. Location, location, location! The location is always paramount in marketing your property. If that property is located in another city that is less desirable with very limited market prospect, then that price is certainly not justifiable. Look, property prices in Cebu never dropped during the 2-year pandemic period (2020-2022) and developers even continue building more while other cities virtually stopped building residential condos.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

@@Matthew-gz4oh The word "overpriced" has no bearing as long as bottled water exists

[@tubbyrainbow111]

Is S.E asia better or LATAM?

[@charlesstanfa3969]

Hi,great video, i am a new subscriber, i have a budget of 2000 usd,i like nice food and a nice apartment with a great pool area with gym,for the money cebu,or bgc, also i like convenience and infrastructure, what your opinion,i was told to save 200 usd for insurance, thank you very much and God bless

[@Re3iRtH]

What area did you decide on?

[@CadStr]

Cons... Hot all year

[@amaliahightower]

Are you talking about Cebu or Philippines? I live in Cavite and the weather has been nice since November. The average temperature is 75-85. Hopefully it will be here for a few months 😂

[@StanHasselback]

If you get up in the mountains outside of Cebu City its quite temperate. The Filipinas however are hot all year round😁

[@RetiredFilipina]

Sorry for you but the Philippines have only two seasons, the wet and the dry seasons.

[@CadStr]

@@RetiredFilipina I know

[@antonioespanol2123]

I will take hot all year round than sub zero weather in Canada

[@user-xm5ny2ju9m]

$27 a night is not cheap.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

That is a dream for me here in the US, not sure why you spouted that nonsense

[@Re3iRtH]

​@@gangstagummybear3432I know right, you are looking at $100+/nt in the US for short term. $30 is a dream

[@stephenatherton1623]

The Mercado, …… if you go there at a busy time, absolutely forget it, unless you are prepared to stand up and eat. You would be fortunate to get a seat. Should have made that clear. Going there at that time of day doesn't give a accurate picture .

[@JustMeLive]

Great vid kid! 😅 Okay, NY, DC is coming to the Philippines. I've been watching you and Kay for over 2 years. Good info for those who dream of coming and for those who are in their way. I am very informed, so the China/ Philippines/ Taiwan ting is the hold up. The Isreal/ Iran, Russia/ Ukraine/NATO war, there's more, but that's enough to put my flight on hold. Stay up, keep cranking the vids out. It will be when, and as it should be. ✌️❤✊🏾 😎

[@thelogician1934]

These nice neighbourhoods are no cheaper than living in the West. Sort of defeating the purpose of moving to Philippines.

[@fym216]

Roads and sidewalks are not good!

[@EastWing411]

Why would a retired ex pat want to live in the central business hub of a major foreign city? WTF is so great about shopping malls and cheap junk food? Genuinely don't get it.

[@user-xm5ny2ju9m]

why do ppl feel the need to show their faces while their recording a vide. we dont wanna see u

[@daisyapontehavenmemoriestr8552]

Because not everyone wants to hide their face and be a ghost. Visual contact it’s important . And your comment are disrespectful

[@jorgewynno6219]

We just spent 2 weeks in Cebu City, in July 2023. Horrible place. Poverty, extrame dirt, idiotic public policies, irritating and annoying backed up traffic, almost all day long. Realistically, 90 % of Cebu City is unbearable. 5 % is okay and only 5 % is nice. We will avoid this city in the future, like plague.

[@Re3iRtH]

Who is we? Cebu is great, lots of feminine and submissive marriageable women here I met in just one week

[@jorgewynno6219]

@@Re3iRtH eligible women don't make a city great. 80% of Cebu, sadly, is a 3rd world cesspool.

[@Deryee123]

Have you been to any of the major US cities, that's a cesspool.

[@jorgewynno6219]

@Deryee123 if so....why would that make it right for Cebu? Don't pivot.

[@ej3943]

Why so bitter George? 3rd world cesspool? Yet you stayed for 2 weeks. No need to avoid it, just don't come back. You're not welcome!!!