Downtown Santo Domingo Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Visit Downtown Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
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.
Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
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
Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.
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.
Things to do
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe
Santo Domingo: City Boat Ride Adventure Guided Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Santo Domingo
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
Muy buena ubicación del Hotel y ya remodelado
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini - New Hotel
Convenient location
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo
Clean room, staff very nice, delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG
Clean room, staff, breakfast.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Aloft Santo Domingo Piantini
Excellent and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Aston Rubi City Suites
Bien
Reviewed on 13 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.
