Santo Domingo is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Santo Domingo works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Santo Domingo, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 2 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Santo Domingo, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €55/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | La Romana, 120 km |
| Activities from | €35.73 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Santo Domingo starts at around €55 per night, with a typical rate near €123 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 242 reviews, from €257 per night
- Sheraton Santo Domingo, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 499 reviews, from €116 per night
- InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 324 reviews, from €200 per night
- Homewood Suites By Hilton Santo Domingo, 3-star, guest rating 9.4 from 300 reviews, from €123 per night
- Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini - New Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 321 reviews, from €123 per night
Santo Domingo Unfiltered : Gualey//Colonial Area (PRIVATE TOUR)
from €107
Day trips & routes
- La Romana — about 120 km, 1h 38m drive
- Punta Cana — about 191 km, 2h 19m drive
Fastest option is La Romana: 1h 38m by car.
Things to see
- "Private Transfer SDQ Airport → Santo Domingo | Safe & On-Time", rated 5 from 38 reviews, from €40.19
- "Santo Domingo Unfiltered : Gualey//Colonial Area (PRIVATE TOUR)", rated 5 from 26 reviews, from €107.19
- "Trekking/rappelling waterfalls in Dominican Republic", rated 5 from 23 reviews, from €160.78
- "Transfer in Tesla from SDQ Airport to Santo Domingo", rated 5 from 23 reviews, from €60.73
- "Private Transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to Bayahibe", rated 5 from 14 reviews, from €93.79
Transfer in Tesla from SDQ Airport to Santo Domingo
from €61
Getting there and around
Santo Domingo has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 2 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Santo Domingo is around €123, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Santo Domingo you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 2 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Dominican Republic, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
Dunes Snorkeling Tour Outside Santo Domingo
from €81