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

Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch & Drinks

Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour

Rp1.035.822
per adult
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

Rp1.589.451
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

Rp1.269.775
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Banana Boat

Tour to Boca Chica and the Cave of Eden

Rp1.785.900
per adult
Tour to Boca Chica and the Cave of Eden
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour

Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour

Rp1.267.989
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo

panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo

Rp1.339.425
per adult
panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo
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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
The price is Rp1.867.008 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp1.867.008
Rp2.389.770 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,006 reviews)
"The view"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Hotel Santander SD

Hotel Santander SD

3 out of 5
Avenida Independencia No. 1107 Santo Domingo
The price is Rp451.256 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
Rp451.256
Rp577.607 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Malecon and Centro Olimpico are located ...
6.4/10 (341 reviews)
"A nice little motel close to the malecon, but it needs remodeling. Also, we reserved a suite and the desk girl tried to put us in a single room:(. Breakfast and coffee (included) are not available until 08:00 a.mm, which is pretty useless for anyone staying on a work trip. Finally, we had no hot ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

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
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.024.280 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp1.024.280
Rp1.311.078 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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 Rp1.507.610 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp1.507.610
Rp1.929.741 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (2,808 reviews)
"Me gusto, volveria, solo que no tiene mucha actividades."

Reviewed on 1 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 Rp1.298.648 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp1.298.648
Rp1.662.176 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (1,059 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino

Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino

4.5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington 367 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is Rp2.674.848 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
Rp2.674.848
Rp3.423.805 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We loved it"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
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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 Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí.

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 Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí 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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