Ciudad Universitaria
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 carefree afternoon at Boca Chica Beach during your travels in Santo Domingo? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Calle El Conde
You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a visit to Calle El Conde. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.

Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo when you spend time at Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Convention Center Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Learn about the events happening at Convention Center Ministry of Foreign Affairs during your trip to Santo Domingo. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

Punta Cana Panoramic Tour of The City of Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo city tour, the first city in America

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

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

Cave Horseback Ride and Beach Guided Experience
Top hotels in Ciudad Universitaria

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Hotel Santander SD
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

W&P Santo Domingo
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Barceló Santo Domingo
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Universitaria

La Julia
Shopping and restaurants are some things travelers note about La Julia. Check out Acropolis Center or Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Ensanche Naco
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ensanche Naco and surrounding area, you can visit Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto and Acropolis Center.

Downtown Santo Domingo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Downtown Santo Domingo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Acropolis Center, and catch 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 neighborhood. 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.

Santo Domingo Financial District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Santo Domingo Financial District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Blue Mall, and catch the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Pedro Mir Station to see more of the area.

Bella Vista
When in Bella Vista, you can plan a visit to Acropolis Center and Bella Vista Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.