Zona Colonial
Santo Domingo
Visit Zona 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
Top hotels in Zona Colonial
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Great place
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Great hotel and convenient location. Staff was exceedingly accomodating and kind!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Good service. Beautiful, clean facility. Romantic setting.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Cataleya Hotel
I had an amazing stay at Hotel Cataleya in Zona Colonial! The hotel was charming, nice, and impeccably clean. A special shoutout to the manager, Gaby, who was extremely welcoming and made our experience even more special. Highly recommend this place!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Novus Plaza Hodelpa
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Great!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Colonial
Ciudad Colonial
If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
Ciudad Nueva
When in Ciudad Nueva, you can plan a visit to Grand Casino Jaragua and Calle El Conde, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Villa Duarte
Though Villa Duarte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alcazar de Colon and Colon Lighthouse and Museum.
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.
