Downtown Santo Domingo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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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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Activities

Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote

Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote

NZ$142
per adult
Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote
Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

NZ$157
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

NZ$9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..

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

NZ$396
per adult
SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

NZ$37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Inside of the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

NZ$125
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santo Domingo

Find the best Downtown Santo Domingo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone archway with a flagpole and a clear blue sky.

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 arched entrances and a flagpole.

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 large, classical building with a dome and columns, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and tropical plants.
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 Guibia Beach or Eduardo Brito National Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.

A bottle of Presidente light beer with a label.
Photo by Aránzazu Olaizola Leroux
Open Photo by Aránzazu Olaizola Leroux

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.

Downtown Santo Domingo Travel Guide

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