Ciudad Colonial
Santo Domingo
Visit Ciudad Colonial
Popular places to visit
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.
Columbus Park
Columbus Park is just one of the places to see in Santo Domingo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Calle Las Damas
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.
Alcazar de Colon
Walk the same halls that were once paced by the son of Christopher Columbus in this stunning preservation of Spanish colonial architecture.
Ozama Fortress
The oldest military structure in the New World, this imposing fort is the site from where the Spanish launched several key colonial conquests in the Americas.
Plaza de España
Learn about the local history of Santo Domingo when you take a trip to Plaza de España. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Top hotels in Ciudad Colonial
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Clean room and nice staff and services
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Great location, beautiful building, and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
The hotel couldn’t be better located. It’s close to every beautiful place in the city. Besides, it is a very cozy and pretty. My room was clean. The personnel is very friendly and helpful. If you need a tour, they can help you with that as well. 100% recommended.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
We really enjoyed the rooftop pool with cocktail service. Restaurants & staff were great. It was clean with modern decor aesthetic. Happy with our choice to stay here and would recommend.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
La ubicación
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Honky Tonk Colonial
The staff is excellent.The rooms are clean and just what you're looking for unless you're looking for frills. Breakfast was freshly made, hot and delicious. And only a five minute walk to old colonial area.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Colonial
Zona Colonial
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 Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí.
Ciudad Nueva
When in Ciudad Nueva, you can plan a visit to Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Eduardo Brito National Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.
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.
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.
Alma Rosa
While Alma Rosa isn't home to many top sights, Megacentro Mall and Colon Lighthouse and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
