Downtown Santo Domingo Travel Guide

Santo Domingo

A historic building with arches and columns, palm trees, and a paved courtyard.
A cathedral interior with a ribbed vault ceiling and stained glass windows.
A statue of Calderon de la Barca in front of a building with large windows.
A large building with a prominent arched entrance and a banner on the left.
A historic building with arched windows and a statue in front.

Stay near popular Downtown Santo Domingo attractions

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent orange dome structure in the foreground.

Centro Olimpico

8.4/10 (1,598 reviews)
Catch an event at Centro Olimpico during your trip to Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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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

£66
per adult
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience

The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience

£4
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Colonial Zone: Historical Tour with a visit to the Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park

Colonial Zone: Historical Sightseeing Tour with a visit to Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park

£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colonial Zone: Historical Sightseeing Tour with a visit to Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park
Inside of the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

£60
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

£16
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean

Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana

£71
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
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Top hotels in Downtown Santo Domingo

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 £80 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£80
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG

InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG

5 out of 5
Avenida Winston Churchill Santo Domingo
The price is £184 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
£184
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful facility. I would stay here every time I’m in Santo Domingo."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo

4 out of 5
Ave. Tiradentes #32 Santo Domingo
The price is £145 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
£145
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo
Weston Suites & Hotel

Weston Suites & Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. 27 de Febrero #194 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £73 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
£73
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room good staff parking outside but always spots availables, breakfast very good but not unlimited ( not a issue to me)."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Weston Suites & Hotel
Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini - New Hotel

Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini - New Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Av Abraham Lincoln esquina Santo Domingo
The price is £123 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
£123
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Blue Mall and Malecon are located ...
Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini - New Hotel
Aloft by Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini

Aloft by Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini

4 out of 5
AV ABRAHAM LINCOLN ESQUINA Santo Domingo
The price is £115 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
£115
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Aloft by Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini
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Where to stay in Downtown Santo Domingo

Find the best Downtown Santo Domingo areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santo Domingo
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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.

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.

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.

Downtown Santo Domingo Travel Guide

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