Ciudad Nueva Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Malecon showing general coastal views and a city

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 showing 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

Puerta de la Misericordia

You can learn about the history of Santo Domingo with a visit to Puerta de la Misericordia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Puerta de la Misericordia

Activities

The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience

The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience

NZ$9
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

NZ$156
per adult
74% 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

NZ$138
per adult
86% 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

NZ$37
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour

Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour

NZ$124
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean

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

NZ$166
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
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Our pick of the best Ciudad Nueva Hotel Deals

RIG Puerto Malecon

RIG Puerto Malecon

3 out of 5
Calle Pina, No. 56, Ciudad Nueva Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is NZ$155 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$155
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (544 reviews)
"Favorite place always friendly and the price is great, pool, bar, restaurant, all inside."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

RIG Puerto Malecon
Casas del XVI

Casas del XVI

5 out of 5
Calle Padre Billini No. 252, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is NZ$524 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$524
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
"Everything was amazing"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Casas del XVI
Hotel El Señorial 58

Hotel El Señorial 58

3.5 out of 5
Pdte. Vicini Burgos, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sambil Santo Domingo and ...
7.8/10 Good! (80 reviews)
"Great location and staff is good"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

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Hotel El Señorial 58
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 NZ$185 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$185
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,507 reviews)
"I like everything everything’s is perfect and I love it"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
whala! boca chica - All inclusive

whala! boca chica - All inclusive

3 out of 5
Avenida Abraham Núñez, Boca Chica, Santo Domingo
The price is NZ$130 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$130
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach property in Boca Chica. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (2,199 reviews)
"I recently stayed at your resort and overall had a wonderful experience. The property is beautiful, the atmosphere relaxing, and the staff exceptionally courteous and attentive. However, I am providing a 4-star rating due to two maintenance issues that affected my stay. The first issue involved the ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is NZ$232 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$232
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,678 reviews)
"Very clean and nice ocean view"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Catalonia Santo Domingo
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Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Nueva

Plaza de la Cultura showing a square or plaza

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.

Gascue
Fort Ozama showing heritage elements

Zona Colonial

5/5(4 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
Alcazar de Colon showing a city and a square or plaza

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
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Ciudad Universitaria

Travellers choose Ciudad Universitaria for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Amin Abel Station or Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station and check out top sights like Guibia Beach.

Ciudad Universitaria
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Ensanche Naco

While there might not be top attractions in Ensanche Naco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto and Acropolis Center.

Ensanche Naco
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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 Parque Acuatico.

Las Américas

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