Santo Domingo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dominican Republic featuring a sunset and general coastal views
Dominican Republic featuring a sunset and general coastal views
Dominican Republic which includes a beach as well as a small group of people
Santo Domingo showing night scenes, outdoor eating and dining out
Dominican Republic featuring rugged coastline, a coastal town and street scenes

Where to stay in Santo Domingo

Fort Ozama which includes heritage elements

Zona Colonial

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Zona Colonial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Calle El Conde or Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí.

Zona Colonial
Santo Domingo aerial view in april 2023 during semana santa or easter holiday

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.

Piantini
Alcazar de Colon in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Shutterstock ID 471137582

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.

Downtown Santo Domingo
Sculptures made by Dominican artists at the colonial city in Santo Domingo.

Ciudad Colonial

If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí are top sights worth seeing.

Ciudad Colonial
Plaza de la Cultura which includes a square or plaza

Gascue

5/5(3 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Guibia Beach or Eduardo Brito National Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.

Gascue
Vista aérea nocturna del Faro a Colón, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.

Bella Vista

While there might not be top attractions in Bella Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Acropolis Center and Bella Vista Mall.

Bella Vista
whala! boca chica - All inclusive

whala! boca chica - All inclusive

3 out of 5
Avenida Abraham Núñez Boca Chica Santo Domingo
The price is 3.667.739 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
3.667.739 ₫
4.694.705 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Boca Chica. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,394 reviews)
Overall I would say the customer service needs a bit of an improvement. Rooms could be updated with simple things, like a mirror in the bedroom, corner shelves in the shower, being able to contact the front desk on the phone instead of walking there each time for a simple question, concern, room ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is 2.711.560 ₫ per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
2.711.560 ₫
3.470.797 ₫ total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,842 reviews)
Good staff and rooms

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo Bay Convention Resort & Casino

Santo Domingo Bay Convention Resort & Casino

3 out of 5
#1 Calle Duarte, Esq. Caracol Boca Chica
The price is 5.597.574 ₫ per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
5.597.574 ₫
7.164.999 ₫ total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Boca Chica. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Boca Chica Beach and La Matica Island are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (69 reviews)
Staff excelent , room excelent ,coffe bar excelent but the food not to good they need improve

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Santo Domingo Bay Convention Resort & Casino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aston Rubi City Suites

Aston Rubi City Suites

4 out of 5
Prolongación Gracita Álvarez Santo Domingo Santo Domingo
Stay at this aparthotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Blue Mall and Malecon are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
Clean room and pleasant staff.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Aston Rubi City Suites
Central Park Tower

Central Park Tower

3.5 out of 5
13 Luis Escoto Gomez Santo Domingo
Stay at this apartment in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Blue Mall and Malecon are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (373 reviews)
We had a great time. It was an amazing view. The one thing I didn’t care for was the fact that there was no drain in the Jacuzzi. They made a very hard to clean.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Central Park Tower
Brickell Apart Hotel

Brickell Apart Hotel

5 out of 5
C. Cesar Augusto Roque Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (238 reviews)
The lady at the front desk was so rude to my husband regarding his credit card saying it was declined but in fact it was the hotel's machine. She refused to rerun the credit card nor speak with the credit card company. Also, no water in the shower. This is the second time we have booked; this time ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Brickell Apart Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Santo Domingo

4.3
Top destination
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Be prepared, if you don’t know Spanish, you may have problems outside areas, but, if you try, you can always find someone who can speak English and willing to help

4/5 - Good

JonathanJ

Great Caribbean City location Full of culture and lots to do. Just have your wits about you in colonial zone As for my delta flight from LHR to ATL the longest leg of this journey from Europe was quite disappointed with comfort + class

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lots to see in old City area and caves are good visit!

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