El Café Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Calle Las Damas

Calle Las Damas

4/5(1 review)

During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Calle Las Damas

Blue Mall

During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can do some window-shopping at Blue Mall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Blue Mall

Activities

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

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

AU$137
per adult
88% 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$131
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..
Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour

Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour

AU$128
per adult
Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour
Fantastic Adventure to Hidden Waterfall and Historical Cave

Santo Domingo: Hidden Waterfall & Historical Cave Adventure

AU$154
per adult
Santo Domingo: Hidden Waterfall & Historical Cave Adventure
Extreme Ziplines Full-Day from Juan Dolio

Extreme Ziplines Full-Day from Juan Dolio

AU$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Extreme Ziplines Full-Day from Juan Dolio
Ultimate Los Haitises Eco Tourism Adventure with Yanigua SPA

Los Haitises Eco Tourism Adventure with Montana Redonda and Yanigua SPA

AU$230
per adult
Los Haitises Eco Tourism Adventure with Montana Redonda and Yanigua SPA
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Our pick of the best El Café Hotel Deals

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$160 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$160
7 July - 8 July
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! (2,335 reviews)
"ALL the Staff were extremely friendly, helpful and kind. Bar was always lively and great live band playing every night. Pool area was big and clean. Everything was perfect! 10/10 recommend"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo
4 out of 5
Ave. Tiradentes #32, Corner of Gustavo Mejia, Santo Domingo
The price is AU$271 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$271
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"The property was beautiful and extremely clean. Every staff member was excellent."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
5 out of 5
Ave Sarasota 65, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$197 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$197
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,180 reviews)
"This property is spacious, clean, has great water pressure. Beds are 100% first class and other hotels should learn from this hotel. pillows are perfect!!! i have no complaints. Very hot water also great location. i usually take a cold bath after a workout the cold water could have been colder but ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
3.5 out of 5
Arzobispo Merino No. 109, Zona Colonial,, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$173 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$173
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (717 reviews)
"Place is a bit outdated, staff was nice. Our pillows didn't smell clean, they smelled like armpits. Vibe was nice of the hotel. Close commute to places."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Barceló Santo Domingo
Barceló Santo Domingo
4 out of 5
Maximo Gomez-Esq 27 de Febrero, PO Box 1915, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$138 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$138
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
"Great place. Friendly staff and very helpful . I feel they should definitely work on the meals provided which were great but for the price of their buffet I believe that should be included. Also, I appreciate the cleanliness of the room but they definitely need to work on the smell of the rooms. ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Barceló Santo Domingo
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Catalonia Santo Domingo
4.5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$194 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$194
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,564 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Catalonia Santo Domingo
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Other neighbourhoods around El Café

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Los Cacicazgos

While Los Cacicazgos isn't home to many top sights, Plaza de la Bandera and Santo Domingo Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Los Cacicazgos
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Ensanche Quisqueya

While Ensanche Quisqueya isn't home to many top sights, Acropolis Center and Blue Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ensanche Quisqueya
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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.

Bella Vista
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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.

Evaristo Morales
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La Julia

Unique features of La Julia include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia or Park of Three Eyes of Water while you're exploring the area.

La Julia
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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.

Piantini

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