Ciudad Universitaria Travel Guide

Santo Domingo

A coastal cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church, and a large body of water.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent central boulevard, a waterfront promenade, and a dense urban area with high-rise buildings.
A large, symmetrical monument with a central staircase leading up to a platform with inscriptions.
A coastal area with rocky cliffs, palm trees, and a beach.
A coastal scene with a tree in the foreground and a city skyline in the background.

Stay near popular Ciudad Universitaria attractions

Malecon

8.8/10 (2,755 reviews)
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
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Things to do

Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

฿2,971
per adult
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo

Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo

฿2,935
per adult
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe

฿2,838
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

฿1,836
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More

Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More

฿3,042
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More
panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo

panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo

฿2,504
per adult
panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo
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Top hotels in Ciudad Universitaria

Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿3,499 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿3,499
฿4,479 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 ...
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Hotel Santander SD

Hotel Santander SD

3 out of 5
Avenida Independencia No. 1107 Santo Domingo
The price is ฿743 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿743
฿950 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Malecon and Blue Mall are located nearby.
6.6/10 (359 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hotel Santander SD
Malecon Rooms & Hotel

Malecon Rooms & Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Av. Independencia 1111 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿939 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿939
฿1,201 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Malecon and Blue Mall are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (37 reviews)
"Excelente servicio soli hay que mejorar el tema del parqueo pero es recomendable"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Malecon Rooms & Hotel
City Caribbean Hotel Boutique

City Caribbean Hotel Boutique

3.5 out of 5
Calle Jose Contreras No. 28 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿1,968 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿1,968
฿2,519 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (208 reviews)
"Rooms are clean. Good location. Very poor breakfast"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

City Caribbean Hotel Boutique
Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

4 out of 5
Av Anacaona 101, Esquina Cibao Oeste Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿2,950 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,950
฿3,776 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo

4.5 out of 5
Presidente Gonzalez #10 Esq Tiradentes Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿2,801 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,801
฿3,585 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,175 reviews)
"The room was clean, but unfortunately, it did not have a mini fridge. I travel with my kids, and my two-year-old still drinks milk, so I had to buy milk every day and throw away what was left because there was no refrigerator to keep it cold. For families traveling with small children, this made ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
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Where to stay in Ciudad Universitaria

Find the best Ciudad Universitaria areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone building with arches and palm trees.

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 Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.

A densely built urban area with numerous high-rise buildings, a large body of water in the background, and some green spaces.

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.

A historic building with arches and columns, palm trees, and a paved courtyard.

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.

A historic building with a circular plaza, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

Ciudad Colonial

If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a large building with a dome, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a curved road.
Photo by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Open Photo by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic

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.

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