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.
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral. 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.
Museum of the Royal Houses
Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.
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.
Things to do
Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch & Drinks
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Cave Horseback Ride and Beach Guided Experience
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Santo Domingo: City Boat Ride Adventure Guided Tour
Saona Island From Santo Domingo With Catamaran, Food & Drink
Top hotels in Ciudad Colonial
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Boutique Hotel Palacio
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Novus Plaza Hodelpa
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
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 Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.
Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Grand Casino Jaragua or Guibia Beach 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.
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.
