San Carlos Travel Guide

Santo Domingo

A group of people on a concrete staircase in a park with trees and a clear sky.
A multi-level building with balconies, outdoor lighting, and a pool area.
A pool with wooden loungers and a table, surrounded by white walls and wooden balconies.
A cruise ship docked at a port with a historic stone wall and a dome structure in the foreground.
An aerial view of a city with a prominent bridge crossing a river, surrounded by dense urban development and greenery.

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Chinatown

8.8/10 (5 reviews)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinatown during your trip to Santo Domingo.
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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
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

฿2,504
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
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
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo

Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo

฿2,935
per adult
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo
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
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Top hotels in San Carlos

Hotel Merey

Hotel Merey

3 out of 5
Calle Santome # 452 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿629 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿629
฿805 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Malecon and Blue Mall are located nearby.
6.8/10 (547 reviews)
"Upon arrival no one was at the desk to let me into the hotel. Checking in was easy but nobody speaks English at all so have a translator app on hand. The first room I received the air didn’t work, the tv didn’t work, holes in the wall, the door knob wasn’t locking, and lastly the shower door was ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Hotel Merey
whala! boca chica - All inclusive

whala! boca chica - All inclusive

3 out of 5
Avenida Abraham Núñez Boca Chica Santo Domingo
The price is ฿3,310 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,310
฿4,237 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Boca Chica ...
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

4 out of 5
Av Anacaona 101, Esquina Cibao Oeste Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿2,871 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
฿2,871
฿3,675 total
28 Nov - 29 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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,860 reviews)
"Ooo"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿3,513 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,513
฿4,496 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,122 reviews)
"excelent"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Mauad Hotel Boutique & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals

Mauad Hotel Boutique & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals

4.5 out of 5
Calle Jose Maria Heredia No. 6 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Malecon and Blue Mall are located nearby.
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Mauad Hotel Boutique & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
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 ฿2,720 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿2,720
฿3,482 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 ...
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
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Where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos 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 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.

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 coastal city with a clear blue sea, a highway along the shore, and distant city skyline.

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.

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