Ciudad Universitaria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church, and a large body of water.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent central boulevard, a waterfront promenade, and a dense urban area with high-rise buildings.
A large, symmetrical monument with a central staircase leading up to a platform with inscriptions.
A coastal area with rocky cliffs, palm trees, and a beach.
A coastal scene with a tree in the foreground and a city skyline in the background.

Stay near popular Ciudad Universitaria attractions

Malecon

8.8/10 (2,755 reviews)
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
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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$129
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$103
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$30
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$137
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee

Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee

AU$85
per adult
Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana

Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana

AU$138
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
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Our pick of the best Ciudad Universitaria Hotel Deals

Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$191 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$191
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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 ...
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Hotel Santander SD

Hotel Santander SD

3 out of 5
Avenida Independencia No. 1107 Santo Domingo
The price is AU$41 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$41
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Malecon and Sambil Santo Domingo are located ...
Hotel Santander SD
City Caribbean Hotel Boutique

City Caribbean Hotel Boutique

3.5 out of 5
Calle Jose Contreras No. 28 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$97 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$97
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (202 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 June 2026

City Caribbean Hotel Boutique
Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

4 out of 5
Av Anacaona 101, Esquina Cibao Oeste Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$165 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$165
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (2,833 reviews)
"The room was clean the rug is old and bad smell.the room service was great"

Reviewed on 29 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$148 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$148
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,111 reviews)
"Everthing was amazing. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Radisson Hotel Santo Domingo
Barceló Santo Domingo

Barceló Santo Domingo

4 out of 5
Maximo Gomez-Esq 27 de Febrero Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
Fully refundable
The price is AU$145 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$145
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,522 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Barceló Santo Domingo
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Our guide on where to stay in Ciudad Universitaria

Find the best Ciudad Universitaria 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 Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.

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 Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral 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.

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