Ciudad Universitaria Travel Guide

Santo Domingo

A coastal cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church, and a large body of water.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent central boulevard, a waterfront promenade, and a dense urban area with high-rise buildings.
A large, symmetrical monument with a central staircase leading up to a platform with inscriptions.
A coastal area with rocky cliffs, palm trees, and a beach.
A coastal scene with a tree in the foreground and a city skyline in the background.

Stay near popular Ciudad Universitaria attractions

Malecon

8.8/10 (2,755 reviews)
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
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Things to do

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

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

Rp1.458.749
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

Rp1.607.785
per adult
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

Rp1.284.422
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Banana Boat

Tour to Boca Chica and the Cave of Eden

Rp1.806.500
per adult
Tour to Boca Chica and the Cave of Eden
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

Rp379.365
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

Rp993.575
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
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Top hotels in Ciudad Universitaria

Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.880.632 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.880.632
Rp2.407.209 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Hotel Santander SD

Hotel Santander SD

3 out of 5
Avenida Independencia No. 1107 Santo Domingo
The price is Rp399.090 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp399.090
Rp510.835 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Malecon and Sambil Santo Domingo are located ...
Hotel Santander SD
City Caribbean Hotel Boutique

City Caribbean Hotel Boutique

3.5 out of 5
Calle Jose Contreras No. 28 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is Rp1.034.348 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp1.034.348
Rp1.323.965 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (202 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

City Caribbean Hotel Boutique
Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

4 out of 5
Av Anacaona 101, Esquina Cibao Oeste Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is Rp1.627.452 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp1.627.452
Rp2.083.139 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,832 reviews)
"The room was clean the rug is old and bad smell.the room service was great"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo

4.5 out of 5
Presidente Gonzalez #10 Esq Tiradentes Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is Rp1.726.384 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp1.726.384
Rp2.209.771 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,111 reviews)
"Everthing was amazing. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
Barceló Santo Domingo

Barceló Santo Domingo

4 out of 5
Maximo Gomez-Esq 27 de Febrero Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is Rp1.582.263 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.582.263
Rp2.025.297 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Barceló Santo Domingo
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Where to stay in Ciudad Universitaria

Find the best Ciudad Universitaria 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 arches and columns, palm trees, and a paved courtyard.

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.

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 Grand Casino Jaragua or Guibia Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.

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