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

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

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

£67
per adult
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

£60
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
From Santo Domingo: Isla Saona Day Trip with Catamaran Ride

From Santo Domingo: Isla Saona Day Trip with Catamaran Ride

£61
per adult
From Santo Domingo: Isla Saona Day Trip with Catamaran Ride
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

£16
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch and Pickup

Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch and Pickup

£69
per adult
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch and Pickup
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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 £82 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£82
15 Nov - 16 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
InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG

InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG

5 out of 5
Avenida Winston Churchill Santo Domingo
The price is £182 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£182
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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. ...
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 £139 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£139
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,081 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and staff was friendly. The suite on floor 20 had a nice view and the bathroom overlooking the city was nice."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

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
The price is £73 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
£73
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Good hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 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 £121 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£121
13 Nov - 14 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
JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo

JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Winston Churchill Avenue No. 93,ensanche Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is £198 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
£198
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (685 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación y servicio."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo
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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.

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.

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.

Downtown Santo Domingo Travel Guide

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