Ciudad Universitaria Travel Guide
Santo Domingo





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Popular places to visit

Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.

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.

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.
Things to do

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

Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour

Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Top hotels in Ciudad Universitaria

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Me encanto la ubicacion. Nos toco una habitacion frente al mar.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hotel Santander SD
This particular location is very poor on condition, drty room dirty bed, smells very bad.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
I had hot water issues
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Barceló Santo Domingo
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
Clean room, friendly staff, pool was very nice. They had a Mariachi band during dinner; very nice. we had a good time. My wife really loved the Casino. Fridays and Saturdays they had live Merengue Bands inside casino area.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
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Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Universitaria

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.

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
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.

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.

Lope De Vega
When in Lope De Vega, you can plan a visit to Blue Mall and Acropolis Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Santo Domingo Financial District
Spend some time visiting places like Blue Mall while getting to know Santo Domingo Financial District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Pedro Mir Station to see more of the area.
