Ciudad Nueva Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

El Obelisco Macho

El Obelisco Macho

You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at El Obelisco Macho. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

El Obelisco Macho
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

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

This is the entrance to the main waterfall. It ́s a very narrow path, you can see that rock hanging between the walls and the actual waterfall in the background. It looks way more imposing in person.

Hiking Tabernacle Thundering Waterfall in Dominican Republic

AU$150
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiking Tabernacle Thundering Waterfall in Dominican Republic
Arts and Museums of Santo Domingo

Arts and Museums of Santo Domingo

AU$179
Per adult
Arts and Museums of Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Lunch

Santo Domingo: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Lunch

AU$129
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Lunch
Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

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

AU$114
Per adult
Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive
Full-Day Santo Domingo Authentic Hood Tour From Punta Cana

The Authentic Dominican Hood Tour

AU$84
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Authentic Dominican Hood Tour
Fantastic Adventure to Hidden Waterfall and Historical Cave

Fantastic Adventure to Hidden Waterfall and Historical Cave

AU$152
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fantastic Adventure to Hidden Waterfall and Historical Cave
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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$103 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (460 reviews)
"Nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

RIG Puerto Malecon
Casas del XVI
Casas del XVI
5 out of 5
Calle Padre Billini No. 252, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$472 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$472
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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! (187 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Casas del XVI
Napolitano Hotel
Napolitano Hotel
3 out of 5
Av. George Washington No. 51, entre los dos obeliscos, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$193 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$193
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (794 reviews)
"They need to renewed the Hotel"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Napolitano Hotel
Hotel Enrique II
Hotel Enrique II
2.5 out of 5
114 Calle Palo Hincado, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$75 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$75
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Malecon and Blue Mall are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
"No elevator!!! All the rooms are upstairs the steps are long. They lock you in the hotel and go check your room at check out THEY LOCKED ALL THE DOORS. NEVER GOINF BACK"

Reviewed on 11 Oct. 2024

Hotel Enrique II
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$146 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (2,026 reviews)
"Excellent service at the cigar bar and happy hour, front desk, bar in lobby, room service, concierge on 7th floor.."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
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$164 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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 ...
6.8/10 (1,776 reviews)
"The stay was good only that make sure you stay in an upper floor cause you have guests that think they don’t have no one below and the slamming of doors"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

whala! boca chica - All inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Nueva

Plaza de la Cultura which includes 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 Guibia Beach or National Palace while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.

Gascue
Fort Ozama which includes 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 Cathedral of Santo Domingo.

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

Ciudad Colonial

If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Cathedral of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.

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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 Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto and Acropolis Center.

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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