Ciudad Nueva Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Malecon showing general coastal views and a city

Malecon

This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.

Malecon
Boca Chica Beach

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.

Boca Chica Beach
Calle El Conde

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.

Calle El Conde
Columbus Lighthouse showing a lighthouse and a monument

Colon Lighthouse and Museum

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

Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral

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.

Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral

Puerta de la Misericordia

You can learn about the history of Santo Domingo with a visit to Puerta de la Misericordia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Puerta de la Misericordia

Activities

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

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

AU$136
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..

SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..

AU$130
per adult
SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..
Inside of the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

AU$121
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
From Santo Domingo: Saona Island Day Trip w/ Lunch & Drinks

From Santo Domingo: Saona Island Day Trip w/ Lunch & Drinks

AU$145
per adult
From Santo Domingo: Saona Island Day Trip w/ Lunch & Drinks
Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean

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

AU$146
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, open bar, Pickup

Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, open bar, Pickup

AU$140
per adult
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, open bar, Pickup
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Our pick of the best Ciudad Nueva Hotel Deals

RIG Puerto Malecon

RIG Puerto Malecon

3 out of 5
Calle Pina, No. 56, Ciudad Nueva Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$154 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$154
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (535 reviews)
"They were under construction in the layout of the lights in the room were uncomfortable. You couldn’t turn the lights off and have the fan running so if you turned off the lights, the fan would turn off, which makes no sense. Why wouldn’t the fan be able to run independently from the lights on the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

RIG Puerto Malecon
Casas del XVI

Casas del XVI

5 out of 5
Calle Padre Billini No. 252, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$489 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$489
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
"The food was Excellent the staff was Excellent and we enjoyed our Stay!!!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Casas del XVI
Hotel El Señorial 58

Hotel El Señorial 58

3.5 out of 5
Pdte. Vicini Burgos, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sambil Santo Domingo and ...
7.8/10 Good! (76 reviews)
"Thing was wrong with this hotel the bed was very lame. My whole body sore, but the room itself was beautiful and clean. I wish they could change the mattresses or firm it up with some more padding."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

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Hotel El Señorial 58
MOKA HOUSE

MOKA HOUSE

4 out of 5
452 C. Mariano Cesteros, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$82 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$82
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sambil Santo Domingo and ...
MOKA HOUSE
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$161 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$161
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach property in Boca Chica. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (2,053 reviews)
"The bathrooms need to be remodeled, there was an issue with towels everyday and not good variety of food plus it was full of flies all the time"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

4 out of 5
Av Anacaona 101, Esquina Cibao Oeste, Sector los Cacicazgos, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$161 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$161
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,379 reviews)
"The staff is always willing to help you."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Nueva

Plaza de la Cultura showing a square or plaza

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.

Gascue
Fort Ozama showing heritage elements

Zona Colonial

5/5(4 area reviews)

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 Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.

Zona Colonial
Alcazar de Colon showing a city and a square or plaza

Ciudad Colonial

If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Ciudad Colonial
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Ciudad Universitaria

Travellers choose Ciudad Universitaria for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Amin Abel Station or Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station and check out top sights like Guibia Beach.

Ciudad Universitaria
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Ensanche Naco

While there might not be top attractions in Ensanche Naco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia and Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto.

Ensanche Naco
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Las Américas

While there might not be top attractions in Las Américas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Colon Lighthouse and Museum and Agua Splash Caribe Parque Acuatico.

Las Américas

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