IT Park Cebu is unlike anywhere else in the Philippines. Officially called the Cebu IT Park, this 24-hectare mixed-use development in Lahug operates around the clock, every day of the year — driven by the hundreds of BPO companies whose night-shift employees keep the district’s restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores busy at 3:00 AM as much as at 3:00 PM. What started as a technology economic zone has evolved into one of Cebu City’s most vibrant districts: a place to work, eat, stay, drink coffee, eat samgyupsal at midnight, watch the city from a hotel rooftop, and experience the particular energy of a Filipino city that never goes to sleep.
This guide covers everything IT Park Cebu has to offer — where to eat, where to stay, where to drink coffee, the Sugbo Mercado night market, the Korean BBQ scene, the BPO companies, the shopping, and the practical information you need whether you are visiting for a day, staying for a week, or considering IT Park as your Cebu base. Each section links to a dedicated deep-dive guide for full detail on that topic.
Whether you are a traveler passing through, a BPO professional on assignment, someone attending a job interview at one of the IT Park companies, or a Cebuano exploring your own city’s best district — this is the only IT Park guide you need.
| How This Guide Is Organized This main guide gives you a complete overview of IT Park Cebu – every topic covered at a level that answers your immediate questions. Each section links to a dedicated article for full detail. Read this guide first to get your bearings, then follow the links for the specific information you need. |
What Is IT Park Cebu?
IT Park Cebu — formally the Cebu IT Park — is a Special Economic Zone and mixed-use urban district located in Lahug, Cebu City. Developed by Cebu Holdings Inc. (an Ayala Land subsidiary) beginning in the late 1990s on the former Lahug Airport site, the 24-hectare compound has grown into one of the most important BPO and technology hubs in the Philippines and a major lifestyle destination for Cebu City residents.
The district sits on a distinctive circular road layout — the legacy of the old airport’s runway — which gives IT Park its characteristic appearance when viewed from above and makes navigation within the compound intuitive. Ayala Malls Central Bloc, the shopping mall attached to IT Park, anchors the northeastern end of the compound and connects the office towers to a full retail, dining, and cinema complex.
| IT Park Cebu — Key Facts | |
| Official Name | Cebu IT Park (Special Economic Zone) |
| Location | Lahug, Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines |
| Developer | Cebu Holdings Inc. (Ayala Land subsidiary) |
| Land Area | Approximately 24 hectares |
| Former Use | Lahug Airport (closed 1997) |
| Operating Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Key Industries | BPO / Call Centers, IT Services, Technology, Real Estate |
| Major Mall | Ayala Malls Central Bloc (attached to compound) |
| Nearest Landmarks | Ayala Center Cebu (10 min south), SM City Cebu (15 min north) |
| How to Get There | Grab from anywhere in Cebu City — search ‘Cebu IT Park Lahug’ on Google Maps |
Where to Eat in IT Park Cebu
IT Park has one of the highest concentrations of restaurants per square meter of any district in the Philippines. The 24-hour operational rhythm of the BPO companies means food is available and demanded at every hour, which has created a dining ecosystem that ranges from fine-casual dining at Ayala Malls Central Bloc to midnight street food at Sugbo Mercado to the Filipino fast food chains that anchor every block.
| Dining Category | What to Expect | Price Range | Best For |
| Ayala Malls Central Bloc restaurants | Full-service dining, international chains, local brands | P300-P800/person | Date nights, family dining, full-service experience |
| IT Park circular road restaurants | Independent restaurants, casual dining, diverse cuisines | P200-P600/person | Everyday eating, exploring local spots |
| Sugbo Mercado (Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun PM) | Open-air night market — 50+ food stalls, street food | P200-P500/person | Best overall value, most variety, social atmosphere |
| Korean BBQ / Samgyupsal restaurants | Unlimited and a la carte Korean grilled pork belly | P249-P1,200/person | Group dinners, late-night eating, team outings |
| Cafes and coffee shops | Specialty coffee, co-working cafes, milk tea shops | P80-P250/item | Remote work, casual meetings, afternoon breaks |
| 24-hour convenience and fast food | 7-Eleven, Jollibee, McDonald’s, local carinderia | P50-P200/person | Quick meals, late-night snacks, budget eating |
For the full IT Park restaurant guide including the 12 best dining spots: Where to Eat in IT Park Cebu
The Complete IT Park Cebu Guide Series
This main guide gives you the overview. Each article below covers one topic in full depth — click through for everything you need on that subject.
Where to Eat in IT Park Cebu: 12 Best Restaurants and Food Spots
The complete dining guide for IT Park — every restaurant worth visiting, organized by cuisine and occasion. Includes the best lunch spots, dinner destinations, late-night options, and where to eat on every budget.
Best Cafes in IT Park Cebu: 12 Coffee Shops You Must Try
Every cafe and coffee shop in IT Park reviewed — from specialty espresso bars to co-working-friendly laptop cafes, milk tea shops, and the best spots to spend an afternoon with a good cup of coffee.
Sugbo Mercado IT Park: Complete Guide to Cebu’s Best Night Market
The full guide to IT Park’s famous open-air night market — operating schedule (Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun evenings), the best food stalls, what to eat, how much to budget, how to get there, and insider tips for first-timers.
Samgyupsal in IT Park Cebu: 8 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants
Where to eat samgyupsal in IT Park — 8 Korean BBQ restaurants reviewed with prices, unlimited options, what to order, and which restaurant suits your group best. Includes a first-timer’s guide to the format.
Hotels Near IT Park Cebu: 10 Best Options for Every Budget
The complete accommodation guide for IT Park — from Seda IT Park inside the compound to budget lodges in Lahug. Includes price comparison, walking distances, Airbnb options, and who each hotel suits best.
What to Do in IT Park Cebu: 15 Best Activities
Everything to do in IT Park beyond eating and working — shopping at Ayala Malls Central Bloc, the cinema, nightlife, live music, fitness, and the activities that make IT Park worth a full day visit.
BPO Companies in IT Park Cebu: Complete Guide to Top Employers and Careers
Every major BPO and call center company in IT Park — who they are, what they hire for, how to apply, and what to expect. The essential guide for anyone pursuing a BPO career in Cebu.
Cafes and Coffee Shops in IT Park Cebu
IT Park is Cebu’s most cafe-dense district — the BPO workforce’s need for coffee at all hours, combined with the area’s cosmopolitan character, has created a cafe scene that punches far above its size. You will find international chains (Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf), beloved Cebu-born specialty coffee brands, co-working cafes designed for laptop work, and a full range of milk tea and fruit tea shops.
| Cafe Type | Best Options | Price Range | Best For |
| Specialty coffee / espresso | Local Cebu specialty coffee brands in IT Park | P120-P220 | Coffee enthusiasts, quality-first drinkers |
| International chains | Starbucks IT Park, Coffee Bean IT Park, JCo | P150-P280 | Reliable quality, familiar menu, loyalty points |
| Co-working cafes | Cafes with strong WiFi and laptop-friendly setup | P100-P200 | Remote workers, freelancers, students |
| Milk tea and fruit teas | Multiple brands throughout the compound | P80-P160 | Afternoon drinks, non-coffee drinkers |
| 24-hour cafes | Options that serve coffee through the night | P80-P180 | BPO night shift workers, late-night sessions |
For full reviews of all 12 best IT Park cafes including WiFi quality and co-working suitability: Best Cafes in IT Park Cebu: 12 Coffee Shops You Must Try
Sugbo Mercado IT Park: The Night Market
Sugbo Mercado is the most popular reason for non-BPO visitors to come to IT Park. The open-air night market operates Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from approximately 4:00 PM to midnight, filling the IT Park circular road with 50+ food stalls covering everything from grilled seafood and local rice meals to Korean BBQ, Japanese street food, halo-halo, fresh buko juice, and cold beer.
Entry is free. Average spend is P200-P500 per person for a full dinner with drinks. The best time to arrive is 6:00-7:00 PM — all stalls are open, food is fresh, and seating is still available. Friday and Saturday are the busiest and most energetic sessions; Wednesday is the sweet spot for the full experience without the weekend crowds.
For the complete Sugbo Mercado guide including full schedule, best food stalls, and practical tips: Sugbo Mercado IT Park: Complete Guide to Cebu’s Best Night Market
Samgyupsal and Korean BBQ in IT Park Cebu
IT Park has the highest concentration of samgyupsal restaurants in Cebu City a direct result of the district’s large Korean community, its BPO workforce culture of group dinners, and the late-night dining demand that makes all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ the perfect IT Park social format. Unlimited samgyupsal options start from P249 per person and run to premium a la carte Korean-owned restaurants at P600-P1,200 per person.
| Restaurant | Type | Unli Price | Best For |
| Samgyupsalamat IT Park | Most popular unli samgyupsal | P299-P399 | Best value, groups, post-work team dinners |
| Samgyup ni Mang Juan | Budget unlimited | P249-P349 | Lowest price, first-timers, student groups |
| 24/7 Samgyup Cebu | 24-hour Korean BBQ | P299-P449 | Late-night, BPO night shift, midnight cravings |
| Chosun Galbi IT Park | Premium Korean-owned | A la carte | Quality cuts, authentic experience, occasions |
| Gogi House Cebu | Premium unlimited | P500-P900 | Better meat quality, date nights, celebrations |
For full reviews of all 8 samgyupsal restaurants including what to order and insider tips: Samgyupsal in IT Park Cebu: 8 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants
Where to Stay Near IT Park Cebu
Accommodation near IT Park covers every budget tier — from Seda IT Park, the full-service business hotel directly inside the compound, to budget lodges in Lahug within walking distance. For stays of 3+ nights, Airbnb studios in the IT Park residential towers (Skyrise 4, Avida Towers) offer the best value and the most convenient location.
| Hotel | Type | Price/Night | Distance to IT Park |
| Seda IT Park Cebu | Business hotel **** | P4,500-P7,500 | Inside IT Park — walkable |
| Zerenity Hotel and Suites | Boutique hotel *** | P2,500-P4,000 | 7-8 min walk |
| RedDoorz Plus IT Park | Budget-mid hotel | P1,200-P2,200 | 5 min walk |
| ipark Hotel | Budget hotel | P1,500-P2,500 | 5 min walk |
| Cebu City Center Inn | Budget inn | P800-P1,500 | 8-10 min walk |
| Airbnb in Skyrise 4 | Self-catering studio | P1,800-P3,500 | Inside IT Park — walkable |
For the full accommodation guide with detailed reviews and Airbnb recommendations: Hotels Near IT Park Cebu: 10 Best Options for Every Budget
BPO Companies in IT Park Cebu
IT Park is the BPO capital of Cebu — home to dozens of call centers and business process outsourcing companies employing tens of thousands of Cebuanos. The major companies with significant IT Park presences include Alorica, Concentrix, Teleperformance, Accenture, and numerous mid-size and specialized BPO firms. The BPO industry is the primary reason IT Park operates 24 hours — night shifts covering North American business hours have built the ecosystem that makes the district’s restaurants and cafes economically viable around the clock.
For the complete BPO guide including which companies are hiring, how to apply, and career advice: BPO Companies in IT Park Cebu: Complete Guide to Top Employers and Careers
For the broader Cebu BPO landscape beyond IT Park: BPO Companies in Cebu: Best Employers and Careers
How to Get to IT Park Cebu
| From | Best Option | Cost | Travel Time |
| Ayala Center Cebu | Grab | P60-P90 | 10-12 minutes |
| SM City Cebu | Grab | P80-P120 | 12-18 minutes |
| SM Seaside Cebu | Grab | P130-P180 | 20-30 minutes |
| Mactan / MCIA Airport | Grab | P180-P280 | 30-45 minutes |
| Downtown Cebu / Colon | Jeepney | P13-P15 | 20-30 minutes |
| Carbon Market | Grab | P80-P120 | 15-20 minutes |
| Within IT Park | Walk | Free | 2-10 minutes |
| Google Maps Search Term Search ‘Cebu IT Park Lahug’ on Google Maps or Grab to navigate directly to IT Park. The compound has a distinctive circular road layout — once inside, all destinations are within a short walk of each other. Parking is available inside the compound along the circular road, though it fills quickly on Friday and Saturday evenings. |
IT Park Cebu: Key Locations on Google Maps
| Destination | Google Maps Search Term | Notes |
| IT Park main entrance | ‘Cebu IT Park Lahug‘ | Primary orientation point for the compound |
| Ayala Malls Central Bloc | ‘Ayala Malls Central Bloc Cebu’ | Shopping mall attached to IT Park — cinema, supermarket, dining |
| Sugbo Mercado | ‘Sugbo Mercado IT Park Cebu’ | Night market — Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun evenings only |
| Seda IT Park (hotel) | ‘Seda IT Park Cebu’ | Only full-service hotel inside IT Park |
| Starbucks IT Park | ‘Starbucks IT Park Cebu’ | Landmark cafe — good orientation point inside compound |
| Samgyupsalamat IT Park | ‘Samgyupsalamat IT Park Cebu’ | Most popular Korean BBQ restaurant in IT Park |
| IT Park parking | ‘IT Park Cebu parking’ | Shows parking entrance s to the compound |
| BPI IT Park / BDO IT Park | ‘BPI IT Park Cebu’ or ‘BDO IT Park’ | ATMs available inside compound |
Frequently Asked Questions: IT Park Cebu
What is IT Park Cebu?
IT Park Cebu — officially the Cebu IT Park — is a 24-hectare Special Economic Zone and mixed-use urban district in Lahug, Cebu City. Developed by Cebu Holdings Inc. (an Ayala Land company) on the former Lahug Airport site, it is the primary BPO and technology hub in Cebu and one of the most vibrant lifestyle districts in the city. IT Park operates 24 hours a day due to the night-shift schedules of the dozens of BPO companies housed in its office towers, making it one of the few districts in the Philippines that is genuinely as busy at 2:00 AM as at 2:00 PM.
What can you do in IT Park Cebu?
IT Park offers a wide range of activities beyond its primary identity as a business district: eating at 50+ restaurants and food stalls including the Sugbo Mercado night market, drinking coffee at specialty cafes and co-working spaces, eating samgyupsal at multiple Korean BBQ restaurants, shopping and watching movies at Ayala Malls Central Bloc, experiencing Cebu’s nightlife at bars and live music venues, staying at hotels from budget to business class, and attending BPO job interviews or career fairs. It is genuinely worth a half-day or full-day visit even for travelers with no business connection to the district.
Where is IT Park Cebu located?
IT Park Cebu is located in Lahug, Cebu City, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It sits between the Ayala Center Cebu corridor to the south and the SM City Cebu area to the north. The nearest major landmarks are Ayala Center Cebu (approximately 10-12 minutes by Grab), SM City Cebu (12-18 minutes by Grab), and Cebu Business Park (5-10 minutes by Grab). Search ‘Cebu IT Park Lahug’ on Google Maps for the exact location.
Is IT Park Cebu open 24 hours?
Yes — IT Park Cebu operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The BPO companies that anchor the district run night shifts covering North American time zones, which means the compound is continuously busy. Restaurants, cafes, convenience stores, and some retail outlets maintain 24-hour or extended operating hours to serve the night shift workforce. Sugbo Mercado, the night market, operates Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 4:00 PM to midnight. Individual restaurant and shop hours vary – check Google Maps for current hours before visiting specific establishments.
What is Sugbo Mercado in IT Park?
Sugbo Mercado is an open-air night market that operates inside IT Park Cebu on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from approximately 4:00 PM to midnight. It is the most popular night market in Cebu — featuring 50+ food stalls offering grilled seafood, pork BBQ, Korean BBQ, rice meals, Japanese street food, halo-halo, and drinks. Entry is free. Average spend is P200-P500 per person. The name combines ‘Sugbo’ (the pre-colonial name for Cebu) with ‘mercado’ (Spanish for market). It is one of the best value food experiences in Cebu City and a must-visit for anyone spending time in IT Park.
How do I get to IT Park Cebu?
The easiest way to get to IT Park Cebu is by Grab — Cebu’s dominant ride-hailing app. Search ‘Cebu IT Park Lahug’ as your destination. Grab rides cost P60-P90 from Ayala Center, P80-P120 from SM City Cebu, and P180-P280 from Mactan Airport. Jeepneys heading to Lahug also pass through or near IT Park from downtown Cebu — the fare is P13-P15 but travel time is longer due to traffic. If you are staying in a hotel inside or adjacent to IT Park, most destinations within the compound are within walking distance.
What are the best restaurants in IT Park Cebu?
IT Park has a wide restaurant range across cuisines and price points. For the best overall dining value: Sugbo Mercado (Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun evenings, P200-P500 per person for a full outdoor food market experience). For Korean BBQ: Samgyupsalamat IT Park (best unlimited value) or Chosun Galbi (premium authentic Korean). For everyday dining: the restaurants along the IT Park circular road offer Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Western, and fusion options at P200-P600 per person. For full-service mall dining: Ayala Malls Central Bloc has the widest restaurant selection in the compound including established local and international brands.
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IT Park Articles
- Where to Eat in IT Park Cebu: 12 Best Restaurants and Food Spots — Full dining guide for IT Park.
- Best Cafes in IT Park Cebu: 12 Coffee Shops You Must Try — Every cafe worth visiting in IT Park.
- Sugbo Mercado IT Park: Complete Guide to Cebu’s Best Night Market — Schedule, food stalls, tips, and how to get there.
- Samgyupsal in IT Park Cebu: 8 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants — Complete Korean BBQ guide with prices and unlimited options.
- Hotels Near IT Park Cebu: 10 Best Options for Every Budget — From Seda IT Park to budget lodges and Airbnb.
- What to Do in IT Park Cebu: 15 Best Activities — Everything to do beyond eating.
- BPO Companies in IT Park Cebu: Complete Guide to Top Employers — Every major BPO company with hiring information.
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- Where to Eat in Cebu: The Ultimate Food Guide (2026) — All dining areas and cuisines across Cebu City.
- What to Do in Cebu City — The complete things-to-do guide for Cebu City.
- Where to Eat in Ayala Center Cebu — Ayala Center is 10 minutes from IT Park — the best nearby mall dining.
- BPO Companies in Cebu: Best Employers and Careers — The full Cebu BPO landscape beyond IT Park.
