Must-see hotels in Santo Domingo

  • Casas del XVI

    Santo Domingo

    If these walls could talk, they'd tell this city's story. But this is no dusty museum. A stay in one of these six impeccably restored colonial-era homes…

  • Hostal Nicolás de Ovando

    Santo Domingo

    Even heads of state must get a thrill when they learn they’re sleeping in the former home of the first governor of the Americas. Oozing old-world charm,…

  • Island Life Backpacker's Hostel

    Santo Domingo

    The expat owner of this Zona Colonial oasis traveled the world for years observing what backpackers like. Then he found a derelict colonial abode from the…

  • El Beaterío Guest House

    Santo Domingo

    Get thee to this nunnery – if you’re looking for austere elegance. Each of the 11 large rooms is sparsely furnished, but the wood-beamed ceilings and…

  • Hotel Villa Colonial

    Santo Domingo

    The French owner has created an idyllic oasis, an exceptionally sophisticated combination of European elegance with a colonial-era facade and an art-deco…

  • JW Marriott Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    Housed within the upper floors of downtown's chic Blue Mall, the JW Marriott Santo Domingo is stylish and modern, with a snazzy cocktail bar, a relaxing…

  • Casa del Sol

    Santo Domingo

    On paper, the Casa del Sol seems like a no-brainer, with borderline budget rates and well located at the very southeastern corner of the Zona Colonial on…

  • Hotel Barceló Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    Still known to locals as Barceló Lina, this outpost of the Spanish chain is within walking distance of the Plaza de la Cultura and is steps away from the…

  • Hotel Palacio

    Santo Domingo

    Cross colonial with a touch of medieval and you have the Palacio, a maze-like hotel occupying a 17th-century mansion only a block north of El Conde…

  • Casa Sanchez

    Santo Domingo

    One of the better and most affordable choices for a stay in a colonial-era building, just a block north of Calle El Conde. Each of the uniquely designed…

  • Billini Hotel

    Santo Domingo

    Combining old-world architectural charm with contemporary boutique-style finishings, the Billini is aiming for a glossy design magazine photo finish. It…

  • Lucca Hotel

    Santo Domingo

    Sporting a mix of original architectural elements and styish, modern features, this Zona Colonial hotel exudes romance, especially at night when the…

  • Casa Naemie

    Santo Domingo

    This charming oasis only a few blocks from the oldest cathedral in the Americas feels like a European pension. Surrounding a narrow central courtyard are…

  • Catalonia Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    Among the nicest of the luxury hotels on the Malecón, Catalonia Santo Domingo is part of a huge complex including a casino and movie theater. The highest…

  • Hostal Riazor

    Santo Domingo

    The Riazor boasts professional English-speaking front-desk staff and extremely well-kept rooms (for the price) with faux-wood floors and flat-screen TVs…

  • Sheraton Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    This aging, sky-high hotel is once again called Sheraton, though now under the Marriott umbrella. A decent option relatively close to the Zona Colonial,…

  • Hotel San Marco

    Santo Domingo

    Housed in an old colonial-style home, San Marco's pièce de résistance is the shady, inner courtyard pool area furnished with hammocks and lounge chairs…

  • Hodelpa Caribe Colonial

    Santo Domingo

    Only a block from Parque Colón, the Hodelpa Caribe is a convenient choice for those seeking modern comforts without the colonial vibe. The lobby and 45…

  • InterContinental Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

    Opened in 2016 and rising 21 stories above downtown's busy streets, the InterContinental is good for those looking for contemporary luxury. Its plush…

  • Hotel Doña Elvira

    Santo Domingo

    Housed in a renovated colonial building, Doña Elvira is a friendly place geared toward travelers; you can hang out in the inner courtyard, take a dip in…

  • Hostal Suite Colonial

    Santo Domingo

    A solid budget choice with an exterior that blends in with the facades of the neighboring colonial-era buildings. However, once past an attractive high…

  • Hostal La Colonia

    Santo Domingo

    Ideally located around the corner from Parque Colón, La Colonia is a good option if character is not an issue. In addition to shiny, polished floors and…

  • Antiguo Hotel Europa

    Santo Domingo

    Considering the impressive-looking facade, spacious lobby and uniformed bellboys of this hotel only two blocks west of Plaza España, the 19 rooms are…

  • Residencial La Fonte

    Santo Domingo

    Large apartment-style units, all with kitchens, in a three-story, purple-pastel building, a block off El Conde. There's no front desk per se and the…

  • Renaissance Jaragua Hotel

    Santo Domingo

    Under the Marriott brand, the spacious rooms in the 10-story tower and low-slung annex have been upgraded, though furnishings are still dated. It’s…

  • Hostal San Francisco de Asis

    Santo Domingo

    Despite chintzy bed linens and little natural light, the sparkling-clean rooms with flat-screen TVs at this modern multistory hotel can be recommended. A…

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