Las Villas Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Las Villas
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Catalonia Santo Domingo
The breakfast buffet has various options and is fresh. The staff in the restaurant are friendly and helpful. However, the hotel rooms need updates. Many features, such as the walls, windows, and bathroom look dated and are in need of minor repair.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
W&P Santo Domingo
The location, room, food and staff were fantastic!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
The staff is excellent and very friendly. Fausto, Jacinto, Kaisley ( at the Royal reception) and the other receptionist at Royal, the receptionist at the 5th Floor, the people who received us including the guy who left our baggage. The hotel is very good and the location also was excellent.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel
Yes in derd
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Perfect location
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Las Villas
Viejo Arroyo Hondo
If you're spending some time in Viejo Arroyo Hondo, National Botanical Garden and Agora Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Las Villas Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Las Villas by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Santo Domingo neighborhoods
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- Agora Mall
- Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Centro Olimpico
- Sambil Santo Domingo
- Calle El Conde
- Quisqueya Stadium
- Megacentro Mall
- Dream Casino Be Live Hamaca
- U.S. Embassy
- Guibia Beach
- Columbus Park
- National Botanical Garden
- La Caleta Park
- National Aquarium
- Agua Splash Caribe Parque Acuatico
- Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto
- Agua Splash Caribe Aquatic Park
- Grand Casino Jaragua
- Eduardo Brito National Theater
- Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí
