El Portal Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Quisqueya Stadium
Catch an event at Quisqueya Stadium during your trip to Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Centro Olimpico
Catch an event at Centro Olimpico during your trip to Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Guibia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Guibia Beach during your travels in Santo Domingo? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in El Portal
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Everyone was very polite
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
Had a great stay at the Jaragua with my family, kids, and parents. Everything was excellent from start to finish — beautiful property, comfortable rooms, and great service. A special thank you to Milagros, the supervisor, for her warm welcome and hospitality. She made us feel truly taken care of. ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Excellent hotel. The property is well maintained and beautiful outdoor spaces. Location is great. Only room for improvement is the breakfast. It's not bad, but not on par with everything else.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Riazor
Personal muy amable las habitaciones muy bonitas y cómoda, el aire acondicionado espectacular y esta en una área centrica
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
No help with the luggages, missing locks on room doors, room floor was not 100% clean, room door was slightly crooked.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Portal
Bella Vista
While there might not be top attractions in Bella Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bella Vista Mall and Acropolis Center.
Mirador Sur
While Mirador Sur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de la Bandera and Bella Vista Mall.
Ensanche Quisqueya
While Ensanche Quisqueya isn't home to many top sights, Blue Mall and Acropolis Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Evaristo Morales
While there might not be top attractions in Evaristo Morales, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blue Mall and Acropolis Center.
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.
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.
