Las Américas Travel Guide

Santo Domingo

Popular places to visit

Malecon which includes a city and general coastal views

Malecon

This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.

Malecon
Boca Chica Beach

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.

Boca Chica Beach
Calle El Conde

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.

Calle El Conde
Columbus Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse and a monument

Colon Lighthouse and Museum

Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.

Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral

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.

Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral

Blue Mall

During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can do some window-shopping at Blue Mall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Blue Mall

Things to do

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

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

£66
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Inside of the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

£59
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..

SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..

£63
per adult
SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..
Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour

Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour

£62
per adult
Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour
Cave Horseback Ride Distillery and Beach Guided Experience

Cave Horseback Ride and Beach Guided Experience

£67
per adult
Cave Horseback Ride and Beach Guided Experience
Full-Day Santo Domingo Authentic Hood Tour From Punta Cana

Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighbourhood Tour

£41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighbourhood Tour
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Top hotels in Las Américas

whala! boca chica - All inclusive

whala! boca chica - All inclusive

3 out of 5
Avenida Abraham Núñez, Boca Chica, Santo Domingo
The price is £68 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£68
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Boca Chica. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,060 reviews)
"Virgilio was amazing"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

4 out of 5
Av Anacaona 101, Esquina Cibao Oeste, Sector los Cacicazgos, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is £78 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£78
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,393 reviews)
"Puedo decir que casi todo el staff fueron amables y cuando teníamos una pregunta de paseos o tiendas o la zona colonial nos ayudaban. Gracias al señor Francisco ( le decíamos Frankie) en el bar de lobby , muy amable y sus atenciones agradables ( las empanadas recomendadas por el señor Frankie), mis ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
W&P Santo Domingo

W&P Santo Domingo

4 out of 5
Av Sarasota #53, Santo Domingo
The price is £70 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
£70
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Great service overall"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

W&P Santo Domingo
Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is £98 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£98
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,599 reviews)
"Nice hotel, needs a bit of an update tho. Toilet was constantly running and you have to mind that you are next to a busy road which is noisy. We liked our stay."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial

Hodelpa Caribe Colonial

3.5 out of 5
Isabel La Catolica No. 159, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is £87 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£87
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"This is the second time I stayed at this hotel. The staff is wonderful and so helpful. The facilities are clean and the food and drinks they serve at their restaurant are great. the area is very lively but I did not hear any noise when I was in my room. will definitely keep coming back."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

5 out of 5
Ave Sarasota 65, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is £110 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£110
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,226 reviews)
My go to place in Santo Domingo
"Second time here this year. I love this hotel. Old world elegance and grace. Beautiful gardens."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Las Américas

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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.

Alma Rosa
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La Isabelita

Though La Isabelita may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Three Eyes National Park and National Aquarium.

La Isabelita
Alcazar de Colon showing a square or plaza and a city

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.

Ciudad Colonial
Fort Ozama which includes heritage elements

Zona Colonial

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

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.

Zona Colonial
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Corales del Sur

While Corales del Sur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and Three Eyes National Park.

Corales del Sur
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Ciudad Nueva

When in Ciudad Nueva, you can plan a visit to Grand Casino Jaragua and Calle El Conde, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ciudad Nueva

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