El Portal Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Visit El Portal
Things to do

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

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

Extreme Ziplines Full-Day from Juan Dolio

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..
Top hotels in El Portal

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Catalonia Santo Domingo
"First time at the Catalonia but what excellence! From the warm welcome at the bell desk, to the efficient check in and the kind front desk agents - it was a royal sense of arrival. I ate at the restaurant and food quality was incredible with large portions and the staff there were so personable and ..."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
"Muy bueno"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
"El Embajador is an excellent hotel with excellent staff. The premium club room staff on the 5th floor are excellent."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Barceló Santo Domingo
"The rate I got from Expedia did not include breakfast and I thought it did."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

W&P Santo Domingo
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 Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.

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 Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral 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.















