[2025 Cebu Attraction] Travel Guide for TOPS Cebu (Updated Mar)

'Tops,' located at the summit of Cebu Island, has soft-opened in February 2024. The area has expanded, and more dining options have been added, making it a more comfortable tourist spot. The charm of Tops lies in its breathtaking views of Cebu City. Especially in the evening, you can witness a beautiful sunset that paints the sky orange, and at night, enjoy the sparkling cityscape. Now open 24 hours, it's also recommended to visit late at night to gaze at the quiet starry sky. After the renovation, the place is filled with restaurants and cafes offering a variety of gourmet options, including steaks, pancakes, and authentic Filipino cuisine. Additionally, a shuttle bus now runs from IT Park, making access more convenient than before. The entrance fee is 100 pesos, and if you use the shuttle bus, it's 200 pesos for a round trip. Tops has become even more attractive after the renovation. Be sure to visit during your stay in Cebu!

Here is a 150-word review of Tops Cebu: "Tops Cebu is a hidden gem! Located at the highest point of Cebu City, this viewing deck offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the city and surrounding landscape. Whether you visit during the day or at sunset, the panoramic views are simply stunning.The facility is well-maintained and clean, with friendly staff and ample parking. You can also grab a snack or meal at the on-site restaurant, which serves delicious local cuisine.What I love most about Tops Cebu is its tranquility. It's a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, and a great spot to relax and unwind. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Tops Cebu is a must-visit destination. Rating: 5/5 stars Entrance fee: ₱100 (approximately $2 USD) Tip: Visit during sunset for the most spectacular views!"

📍Balay sa Busay Address: Cebu Tops Road, Cebu City, Philippines Good food. Great ambiance. Pleasure dining. These are what Balay sa Busay offers you when you get t chance to visit them. You'll be greeted with a panoramic view of Cebe City as you enter the restaurant. They serve various kinds of modern Filipino foods with their take on taste of home. They are reasonably priced and their service is excellent. Don't miss trying out their Sizzling Bulalo. It was heaven. And their watermelon salad was good too. 👌🏻 If you're looking for a perfect place to dine with family and friends with a cool and scenic cliff of Uplanc Busay, Cebu, then you should definitely check them out. 💯 #foodie #awesomepic #bucketlistreboot

One of the top attractions and the grand-kept secrets here in Cebu City, Tops Lookout offers a notable view in a fortress-like viewing deck which makes the place more romantic and serene. The vicinity has concrete structures adorned with fascinating circular stone architecture, green landfill and pasture and the undeniably cool air straight from the top. If you want to keep your conversation longer, the place has a bar for beers and snacks and also have a dainty souvenir shop. This venue is perfect during the night but it is also breathtaking in the face of the sun up here in the mountain of Tops Lookout.#foodie #cafe #themepark

If you come to Cebu, Philippines make sure to stop by here so that you will get the chance to see the City. Coming here at day or at night both give you a very instagrammable pictures. During the day, you’ll be able to see clearly the city views and during the night, all you can see is the city lights. A little tip: If you come here at night, make sure to bring a jacket because it’s very chilly here. Got a chance to come back here after 6 years. This place is very much memorable to me. I can still remember when I went here with the guy that I love the most, we we’re both speechless of how beautiful Cebu City lights is. I would differently want to come here again together with him again 🥺 #mytripvlog #cityoverlook #cebutrip #awesomepic

Probably one of the most overrated tourist spots in Cebu but, will never disappoint. Nestled in Brgy. Malubog, Busay, Cebu City, Busay, Tops is great for an “anytime of the day” unwind One of the most notable things in Tops is the big old bell – which people enjoy banging. Operating hours: 7:00AM to 12:00MN daily Entrance fee: ₱100 per head How to get there? From JY Square, you can either take a taxi (ranges from P600 to P1000) or a motorbike (P100 to P150) on your way to the top. Another option is riding a jeepney from JY Square (04i, a fare of ₱7.00) and ask the driver to stop at Plaza Housing. From Plaza Housing, ride a motorcycle going to the top. You can negotiate the driver to get a cheaper fare around ₱50, but the fare that the drivers offer from Plaza Housing usually ranges from ₱75-₱80, for a one-way ride. #urbanexplorer #maydaytrip

La vie in the sky! Located at the mountaintop of Cebu City A perfect place to chill and unwind out with families and friends. #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#tripinspired

If you're looking for a spot in Cebu where you can escape the city hustle, relax, and enjoy breathtaking views, TOPPS View Park is a must-visit. Whether you're here for a romantic sunset, an unforgettable photo op, or simply to unwind, this mountain-top paradise has it all. This is a moment I can't forget. It's truly romantic, especially when you're there with someone special, watching the sunset. The view is absolutely amazing. There’s also someone who plays the guitar in the middle, so you can even sing along. Although the place can get crowded, it’s still a beautiful spot. They have delicious food, but I’d recommend bringing your own water since it can be a little pricey. We rented a motorcycle to get there. We used a map app for directions and just followed the signs leading up to the TOPPS View Park. The route takes you through scenic mountain roads, and it’s about a 30-40 minute drive depending on traffic. What can you say about your experience here? #2024mapped #Viewpointtopps #Topscebucity #travel #Enjoysceneryview #cebucityabeautifulplace #cebucitytours #CebucityTOPS #topscebu #Topsphilippines #romanticdate

Breathtaking view over the TOPS. #topscebu #cebutour #staycation #destination2023_2024

Overlooking the city of cebu :) A lot of restaurant or food stall right there :) Nice to go around 5pm-6pm to see the cities at day and night :)

Tops in Busay, Cebu, is known for its scenic views and panoramic vistas of the city, especially at night. When fog rolls in during the evening, the atmosphere becomes even more mystical and tranquil. The fog creates a veil over the city lights, turning Cebu City into a sea of twinkling stars, softened by the mist. This foggy ambiance adds a layer of mystery to the already breathtaking view, giving visitors a sense of being above the clouds. It’s a perfect spot for a peaceful night, with the cool breeze and the view offering a sense of calm and serenity.

Literally 😜 We visited Cebu on a spare of the moment decision and was not able to plan our itinerary. But how did we find this place? Well, thanks to our new found friend driver who showed us around. TOPS is a 1.5hr drive from the airport. I fell asleep on the ride so I can’t really say anything about the scenic views on the way but if I tell you the view from TOPS is indescribable, I meant, it’s one of the best views I had since I came back home to the Philippines. Just look at the photos and tell me if i’m lying.#topscebu #travelgoals

Right here at Tops Hill ❤️ If you can see the night view from Tops Hill during your Cebu City Tour, be sure to go there It's the highest observation deck where you can see Cebu City at a glance There are many restaurants inside Tops Hill, so you can eat a variety of meals and drinks 🥹 I hope you go around sunset and enjoy the sunset and night view! #CebuTopsHill #CebuCityTour #Cebu #CebuTravel #PlacesToVisitInCebu

Exploring the oldest city in the Philippines. #cebu #cebudestination #cebuphilippines

i love Tops, It's such a relaxing view to de- stress. You could see the whole city from the real height u stand on.

Sunday, March 3, 2024 I was really curious to check out this place as it’s being hyped much on social media. A local friend that I just met warned me that while the view was spectacular, you will not hear able to enjoy this place because of the crowd and the challenges in when queuing for the ride. Despite the warning, I decided to experience this myself. I commuted via Grab from my hotel to Cebu IT Park because that’s the only pickup and drop off point for this attraction. I’ve been to Cebu a couple of this and I haven’t tried to commute using the normal transport system. For convenience, I always use Grab. Anyway, you can easily find the location of the shuttle, it’s in front of the Ayala Mall just look for the someone wearing a TOPS t-shirt and just ask them about it the shutse service. It would cost you ₱200, this already includes the fare to and from the attraction as well as the entrance fee. For me, this is a very good deal compared to hiring a special trip. So I was there around 5:30 PM hoping that I would be able to see the view before it gets dark but lo and behold, the queue was so long. I almost gave up but I decided to push through with it. I was my fault going there on a weekend and rush hours. The shuttle buses are few so it took 30 minutes before we were able to leave the terminal. The ride to the attraction was 30-40 minutes, including the traffic. So this is the fun part, as we approach the entrance, I can already see the longest queue ever - this was the queue going back to IT Park, and man, I already had so much regret hahaha. I even heard someone saying that the queue may take hours LOL. Anyway, before leaving the shuttle, they will be collecting the ₱200 payment. Be sure to have cash because are not accepting card payments, am not sure tho with digital wallets. Also, it is very important not to lose your ticket - make sure to keep it safe, else, you will have to pay again. Fast forward to the view it self, it was indeed spectacular, you can see the whole view of cebu city, the main highlight is CCLEX. There are a few restaurants but all of them are full. As expected there’s a lot of people so you can’t really enjoy the view. Some are even sitting on the steps because there are no places to sit on. The place is not fully constructed so so don’t get to do much. To be honest, I wouldn’t want to go back here not until the area is fully constructed. I am curious tho about the view during the day but that wouldn’t change my mind. I only took a couple of pictures and videos. I was only there for 10 minutes and I decided to line up for the queue which was excruciating! I took definitely more than an hour before I was able to ride the shuttle. Good thing I was alone so I was able to ride at a faster pace, those who are in groups had to wait for the other shuttles to come. Conclusion: Do not go here during peak hours and weekends. Try going on a weekday if you can. Is it worth it? For me, not a the moment.

Tops Lookout is an observatory deck overlooking the city of Cebu, Mandaue, and Mactan Island. It is located in the mountains of Busay in Lahug, Cebu City. There are small stores, bars, and cafés on top of this mountain. There's even a grilling spot. But you can also bring your own food. There are souvenir shops in the vicinity as well. There are small benches around the deck where one can relax and enjoy the view of the entire city. You can stay as long as you want, and even have a picnic. It gets chilly in the late afternoon. Entrance fee: 100PHP #fallingseason#cebu #observationdeck #travellocal #tripmoments

#timetotravel This is Tops Look Out and I think it is the first obervation deck in Cebu. We stopped over here when we went to Temple of Leah and boy the view here is really nice. No wonder, it is a recommended site for all who are visiting Cebu City. Entrance Fee: 100 pesos. How to get here: My hubby and I rented rented a motorbike so we came here just by using google maps but for sure there are shuttles busses that come here or you can hop onto a taxi for convenience. Enjoy your visit! #mytripvlog #tripblazers #philippines #cebu

Chixboy in Busay, Cebu City offers affordable and tasty meals. My favorite part is the best view at night where you see the city lights. Surely, one of the best spots for date nights. ❤️

Tops Cebu

"know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much". -namaste #awesomepic

#SummerIwaSummer ❣️Address: Cebu Tops Rd, Cebu City, Cebu ❣️Restaurant: Balay Sa Busay ❣️Note: Be sure to use Grab or a car. There are several restaurants when you go up to Tops hill, a famous night view spot in Cebu. I chose one of them and went there :) (I was satisfied!!) After having dinner at the restaurant and going up a little further, you will come across Tops hill, where people are busy taking pictures ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I also took many pictures-!! It was so pretty in the pictures and it was exciting to have dinner in a place with a good atmosphere, so I felt even better. Inside the Tops hill observatory, there are shops lined up selling simple snacks. Tops hill where you can see the view of Cebu City at a glance! I recommend it~ #HotPlace #Cebu #CebuTravel #TopsHill #CebuNightView #CebuTopsHill #CebuRestaurant #CebuCity #CebuCityTravel #InSummer

At the top of cebu having a blast during our prenup. #wedding #prenup

TOPS CEBU 🌌 This is pretty place overlooks the whole city of Cebu. It provides a great viewpoint for people who would like to see the cityscape. People love to go there at night to see the Cebu city lights. It is located jn Busay, Lahug and can be reached via private transport. #wintergetaway