El Café Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 care-free 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 when you stop by Calle El Conde. Visit 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.
Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Activities
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Our pick of the best El Café Hotel Deals
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Yes, all delicious
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
W&P Santo Domingo
The room was very nice comfortable bed and the staff was super nice, breakfast the best highly recommend this hotel my family and I were very happy to have stayed there.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel
Yes in derd
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Great staff, great breakfast and room always clean. Super close to everything. Definitely, we would stay again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Café
Los Cacicazgos
While Los Cacicazgos isn't home to many top sights, Plaza de la Bandera and Santo Domingo Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mirador Sur
While Mirador Sur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown Center and Bella Vista Mall.
Ensanche Quisqueya
While Ensanche Quisqueya isn't home to many top sights, Acropolis Center and Blue Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bella Vista
While there might not be top attractions in Bella Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Acropolis Center and Bella Vista Mall.
Evaristo Morales
While there might not be top attractions in Evaristo Morales, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Acropolis Center and Blue Mall.
La Julia
Well liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Acropolis Center and Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto while you're exploring La Julia and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
