Downtown Santo Domingo Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Visit Downtown Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
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.
Acropolis Center
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can do some window-shopping at Acropolis Center. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its 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.
Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
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.
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.
Things to do
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe
Top hotels in Downtown Santo Domingo
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
"Margarita was good, however my glass was only half full and i wasn't given a napkin or straw. Fried fish fingers were soggy not fried to a crisp, sent them back and they refried them, but then, my fries had gotten cold. The waiter scraped them off my plate and took them to the kitchen to be dumped ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo
"Excellent location, friendly staff, great accommodations."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Aston Rubi City Suites
"Price in right range, clean , staff very good. I did not like that hot water was poor."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG
"Staff is very rude , takes away from the experience."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
"Great value!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo
"I book the hotel for the pool but the pool was close the whole time and the staff didn’t care to explain nothing I would not recommend it"
Reviewed on 26 May 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 Blue Mall.
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 Agora Mall 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 Blue Mall and Acropolis Center.
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.
