Ciudad Universitaria Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
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Popular places to visit
Malecon
Malecon is just one of the places to see in Santo Domingo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Boca Chica Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boca Chica Beach during your travels in Santo Domingo? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Calle El Conde
You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo when you stop by Calle El Conde. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Colon Lighthouse and Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Colon Lighthouse and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santo Domingo Este. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Ciudad Universitaria
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Staff were nice, the location is good and the rooms was clean.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Santander SD
Everything is excellent. Just one note. It says the breakfast is included but is not. Consider removing if is not provided.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
City Caribbean Hotel Boutique
Buena ubicación, muy amables, flexibles, dispuestos, la limpieza excelente.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Great vacation!!! The rooms, restaurant and pool is super clean. The restaurant food was amazing. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. Shout out to the lobby bar for my morning coffee Rainel and the front desk help Anna
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
W&P Santo Domingo
Beautiful and comfortable room, excellent service from all staff and the breakfast is a big plus with good variety and everything I ate was delicious.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Universitaria
La Julia
Well liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Acropolis Center and Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto while you're exploring La Julia and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Ensanche Naco
While there might not be top attractions in Ensanche Naco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto and Acropolis Center.
Downtown Santo Domingo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Downtown Santo Domingo. If sightseeing is on the list, Acropolis Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Juan Ulises Garcia Station to see more of the area.
Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Grand Casino Jaragua or Guibia Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.
Lope De Vega
When in Lope De Vega, you can plan a visit to Blue Mall and Acropolis Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Santo Domingo Financial District
Spend some time visiting places like Blue Mall while getting to know Santo Domingo Financial District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Pedro Mir Station to see more of the area.
