Downtown Santo Domingo Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Visit Downtown Santo Domingo
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 Downtown Santo Domingo
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo
Good, Excellent
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
The Hotel is Amazing!! Location is the best close to everything is downtown Santo Domingo, safe área too
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini - New Hotel
Overall great stay the only thing I would say could improve is to have several bottles of water available in the room. 3-4 bottles of water. It’s an inexpensive way to add value and comfort
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG
Good experience
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Aloft Santo Domingo Piantini
Excellent and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Aston Rubi City Suites
Very clean and very comfortable, also very good quipped with everything you may need, and the staff is very courteous and friendly
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santo Domingo
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.
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.
Piantini
Unique features of Piantini include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Blue Mall or Acropolis Center while you're exploring the area.
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.
Evaristo Morales
While there might not be top attractions in Evaristo Morales, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Acropolis Center and Blue Mall.
Ciudad Universitaria
Travellers choose Ciudad Universitaria for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Amin Abel Station or Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station and check out top sights like Guibia Beach.
