What's Ciudad Universitaria Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Ciudad Universitaria, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's ocean views and bars. Take time to see places like Convention Center Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Malecon while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Sambil Santo Domingo and Blue Mall.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Ciudad Universitaria?

We have 97 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Ciudad Universitaria:

Catalonia Santo Domingo

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, 4 bars

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Café • Central location

Hotel Santander SD

2.5-star hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Ciudad Universitaria

Ciudad Universitaria is located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from the heart of Santo Domingo.

Flying to:

• • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ), 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Ciudad Universitaria
• • Santo Domingo (JBQ-La Isabela Intl.), 9 mi (14.4 km) from Ciudad Universitaria

Getting to Ciudad Universitaria on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Amin Abel Station
• • Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station
• • Joaquin Balaguer Station

Things to See and Do in and around Ciudad Universitaria

What to See in Ciudad Universitaria

• • Convention Center Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• • Malecon

Things to Do near Ciudad Universitaria:

• • Sambil Santo Domingo (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
• • Blue Mall (1.9 mi/3 km away)
• • Agora Mall (2.3 mi/3.6 km away)
• • Calle Las Damas (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
• • National Aquarium (4.3 mi/6.9 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Santo Domingo?

• • Hottest months: July, August, September, June (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 76°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, May, July, August (average 7 inches of rainfall)