El Portal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Columbus Park
Columbus Park is just one of the places to see in Santo Domingo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Activities
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Our pick of the best El Portal Hotel Deals
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
The breakfast selections were good. There was a staff who always had a lovely smile when I arrived at the restaurant. Her name was Divima. Professional always with a smile.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Everything was great as always Clean room | Great Staff | Wonderful Breakfast | Great Ocean view
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
You would expect better from the price you pay. The resort is very outdated. The campus is massive separate buildings. Odd layouts of the the rooms no outlets to charge your phone stains on the floor and very dirty all around
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
I couldn’t get help because no one speak English
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Riazor
Staff is great
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo
Would've appreciated jazzy music at the pool and cleaner bathrooms
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Portal
Bella Vista
While there might not be top attractions in Bella Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bella Vista Mall and Acropolis Center.
Mirador Sur
While Mirador Sur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de la Bandera and Bella Vista Mall.
Ensanche Quisqueya
While Ensanche Quisqueya isn't home to many top sights, Blue Mall and Acropolis Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Evaristo Morales
While there might not be top attractions in Evaristo Morales, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blue Mall and Acropolis Center.
La Julia
Well liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Acropolis Center and Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto while you're exploring La Julia and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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.
