El Portal Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Visit El Portal
Things to do
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Extreme Ziplines Full-Day from Juan Dolio
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
Top hotels in El Portal
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
"The hotel Stay was OK and could have been better. The first room given had 1 bed when I needed 2. The 2nd room had 2 beds but one of the beds was very hard and the last room AC wouldn't turn on which I called the front office a few times before someone came to the room and realized the balcony door ..."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
Mauad Hotel Boutique
"Love love it"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
"estructura clásica en buen estado y buen servicio"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Barceló Santo Domingo
Where to stay in El Portal
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.
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.
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.
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.
Las Américas
While there might not be top attractions in Las Américas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Colon Lighthouse and Museum and Agua Splash Caribe Aquatic Park.
