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.
Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour All Inclusive
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Top hotels in Ciudad Universitaria
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Beautiful ocean view in the room
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
City Caribbean Hotel Boutique
Buena ubicación, muy amables, flexibles, dispuestos, la limpieza excelente.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Room was ok but needs upgrades
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Room is very clean everyday. Staff is nice. Very peaceful. Breakfast is super good
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
W&P Santo Domingo
Room was very clean.. great location
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Overall its a Hotel well located, the área is in the Center of the colonial area, ver y busy and noisy at night. Hotel staff on average some were friendly and helpful but others didnt even care, lacking customer service. Specially one of the hotel porters, the receptionist told us that he would take ...
Reviewed on Dec 28, 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.
Lope De Vega
While Lope De Vega isn't home to many top sights, Blue Mall and Acropolis Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
