Ciudad Universitaria
Santo Domingo
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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 carefree 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 with a visit to Calle El Conde. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.
Things to do
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Ciudad Universitaria Hotel Deals
Catalonia Santo Domingo
My wife and I enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed the restaurants, the clean room, the view of the ocean from our room and staff. The service was exceptional and much appreciated.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Hotel Santander SD
Everything is excellent. Just one note. It says the breakfast is included but is not. Consider removing if is not provided.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
City Caribbean Hotel Boutique
Buena ubicación, muy amables, flexibles, dispuestos, la limpieza excelente.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Malecon Rooms & Hotel
Recomendable en todo el sentido
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Very good 😊 and everything is going well
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Everything about this hotel is great. It is beautiful, comfortable and the service is fantastic.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ciudad Universitaria
La Julia
Shopping and restaurants are some things travelers note about La Julia. Check out Acropolis Center or Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
Ensanche Naco
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ensanche Naco and surrounding area, you can visit Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto and Acropolis Center.
Downtown Santo Domingo
Polígono Central boasts a mix of commercial and residential zones, with a high concentration of malls, banks, and international fast food chains. Enjoy daily sports activities at Club Paraiso and Club Naco, or explore the city via Santo Domingo Metro and OMSA bus system.
Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Guibia Beach or Eduardo Brito National Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.
Santo Domingo Financial District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Santo Domingo Financial District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Blue Mall, and catch the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Pedro Mir Station to see more of the area.
Bella Vista
When in Bella Vista, you can plan a visit to Acropolis Center and Bella Vista Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
