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.
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.
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Fuerte de Santa Bárbara
Learn about the local history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Fuerte de Santa Bárbara. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Cave Horseback Ride and Beach Guided Experience
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Top hotels in San Antón
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Empyrean Art Deco
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
W&P Santo Domingo
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Antón
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.
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.
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.
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 Parque Acuatico.
Alma Rosa
While Alma Rosa isn't home to many top sights, Megacentro Mall and Colon Lighthouse and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.