San Carlos Travel Guide

Santo Domingo

A cruise ship docked at a port with a historic stone wall and a dome structure in the foreground.
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.
An aerial view of a city with a prominent bridge crossing a river, surrounded by dense urban development and greenery.

Stay near popular San Carlos attractions

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

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
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
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
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 San Carlos

Hotel Merey

Hotel Merey

3 out of 5
Calle Santome # 452 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is £18 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£18
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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.
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 £89 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
£89
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 £71 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
£71
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. ...
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 £100 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£100
14 Nov - 15 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 ...
Catalonia 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 £81 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
£81
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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
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 £124 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£124
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,560 reviews)
"Awesome place!"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
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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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