El Portal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
Quisqueya Stadium
Catch an event at Quisqueya Stadium during your trip to Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Centro Olimpico
Catch an event at Centro Olimpico during your trip to Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Guibia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Guibia Beach during your travels in Santo Domingo? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
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
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Our pick of the best El Portal Hotel Deals
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Great breakfast and beautiful view
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Nice people and property is still in sound condition
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
Clean room, friendly staff, pool was very nice. They had a Mariachi band during dinner; very nice. we had a good time. My wife really loved the Casino. Fridays and Saturdays they had live Merengue Bands inside casino area.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Barceló Santo Domingo
Breakfast was good casino was fun but very small
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
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Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo
It’s a large hotel with nice areas and good service. The room was spotless. The only thing we didn’t like this time was that all the hallways in the common areas they were very dirty, which gave us a very bad impression.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Portal
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
