San Carlos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A group of people on a concrete staircase in a park with trees and a clear sky.
A multi-level building with balconies, outdoor lighting, and a pool area.
A pool with wooden loungers and a table, surrounded by white walls and wooden balconies.
A cruise ship docked at a port with a historic stone wall and a dome structure in the foreground.
An aerial view of a city with a prominent bridge crossing a river, surrounded by dense urban development and greenery.

Stay near popular San Carlos attractions

Chinatown

8.8/10 (5 reviews)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinatown during your trip to Santo Domingo.
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Activities

Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

AU$124
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

AU$99
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

AU$29
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean

Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana

AU$132
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee

Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee

AU$96
per adult
Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee
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Our pick of the best San Carlos Hotel Deals

Hotel Merey

Hotel Merey

3 out of 5
Calle Santome # 452 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$23 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$23
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Calle El Conde and Sambil Santo Domingo are located ...
6.8/10 (516 reviews)
"Súper bueno en todo."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Hotel Merey
whala! boca chica - All inclusive

whala! boca chica - All inclusive

3 out of 5
Avenida Abraham Núñez Boca Chica Santo Domingo
The price is AU$168 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$168
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Boca Chica. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,493 reviews)
"Nice and everything is convenient"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

4 out of 5
Av Anacaona 101, Esquina Cibao Oeste Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$163 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$163
20 July - 21 July
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! (2,807 reviews)
"Me gusto, volveria, solo que no tiene mucha actividades."

Reviewed on 1 July 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 AU$134 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$134
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. 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 July 2026

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$192 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$192
3 July - 4 July
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 June 2026

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Barceló Santo Domingo

Barceló Santo Domingo

4 out of 5
Maximo Gomez-Esq 27 de Febrero Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$151 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$151
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,492 reviews)
"Tuve un problema con el mezclador de la ducha de la habitacion 401, a pesar de lo reporte varias veces y llegaron a verlo, no hicieron nada para corregirlo, en resumen baño sin agua caliente, la estancia anterior fue mucho mejor, falto solucion por el equipo de mantenimiento."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Barceló Santo Domingo
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Our guide on where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos 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.

San Carlos Travel Guide

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