Zona Colonial
Santo Domingo
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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.
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
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
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Top hotels in Zona Colonial
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Breakfast was okay. Stayed 2 nights, first night the room was awesome , the 2nd room was too small both were very clean.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Loved the Hotel. Especially impressed with the doorman Phillip. Extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of colonial zone. Walking distance to all attraction. Room is in good size and clean. Shower can be better designed as the water would easier spilled out. and there is no where you can hang the towel. Hotel staff are generally nice. But when we checked in, ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Excellent breakfast, clean room with a nice view, excellent location!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Honky Tonk Colonial
Very nice
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Boutique Hotel Palacio
Location and staff were excellent. Breakfast was okay. The property needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 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.
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.
