San Carlos Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 San Carlos
Hotel Merey
"There was no rooms"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
"El personal muy atento, pero el mantenimiento en el área de los cuartos un poco bajo, los aires acondicionados de algunos de los cuartos no funcionaban bien."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
"I had a great stay at Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino overall. The room was comfortable, and I enjoyed my time at the property. My only concerns were with the service at the entrance and the condition of the room. On several occasions, there were multiple doormen standing outside, but none offered ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
"I stayed at the Catalonia Hotel in Santo Domingo from 5/24/26 to 5/31/26, and unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. Upon arrival, I was assigned a room on the 16th floor without being informed that major construction was taking place directly below on the 15th floor. The noise ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
"They are doing much needed maintenance, but the room was dirty, the AC was leaking into the floor. In the common areas, the bathrooms are in poor condition with sub standard repairs and materials. This hotel was top notch the last time we stayed here, and you can tell that it's below 3 stars now"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
"The hotel was clean, staff polite and friendly, breakfast was excellent every morning .I had a wonderful time basketing at the hotel and the poolside . I will be coming back"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in San Carlos
Zona Colonial
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.
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.
Downtown Santo Domingo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Downtown Santo Domingo. If sightseeing is on the list, Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Juan Ulises Garcia Station to see more of the area.
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.
Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Grand Casino Jaragua or Guibia Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.
