El Portal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
Centro Olimpico
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.
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.
Quisqueya Stadium
Catch an event at Quisqueya Stadium during your trip to Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Guibia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Guibia Beach during your travels in Santo Domingo? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Our pick of the best El Portal Hotel Deals
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
"This is a great hotel, The building is a bit tired but the staff and the way it is ran, it’s good . For experience travelers will understand what I mean, it is located next to the mirador where you can walk, just beautiful"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
"Terrible room. Stayed on their premium floor 21 which had peeling wallpaper that looked like a 3 year old rubbed crayons all over it. At one point someone entered my room with a can of ginger ale saying someone ordered it yet she let herself in. Good thing I had a shirt on. Sounds more like I thwarted ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
"Hotel de negocios, habitaciones cómodas y limpias, suites muy amplias para incluso trabajar desde ella, muy buen desayuno"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
"No me dejaron cancelar aún cuando tenía tiempo para hacerlo y perdí mi dinero"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Barceló Santo Domingo
"Very nice place and all staff very friendly people."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
"Neat.Clean.Comfortable"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in El Portal
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 Quinta Dominica.
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.
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.
Ciudad Colonial
If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí are top sights worth seeing.
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.
