Ciudad Colonial
Santo Domingo
Visit Ciudad Colonial
Popular places to visit
Calle El Conde
You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a visit to Calle El Conde. Check out 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savor 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
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Top hotels in Ciudad Colonial
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
This is a nice hotel located in the Colonial district so it is within easy walking distance of the zone and lots of restaurants. The breakfast buffet was good and the staff very helpful. My only negative comment is that it is noisy at night - lots of drumming on the street.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Cerca de todo... gran ubicacion. Hermoso hotel y habitaciones comodas. Staff muy atentos y serviciales.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 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 Mar 23, 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Daily breakfast was good. Fresh and staff was accommodating
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Boutique Hotel Palacio
Location and staff were excellent. Breakfast was okay. The property needs to be updated.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Novus Plaza Hodelpa
No liked the service
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Colonial
Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral while in the area.
Ciudad Nueva
Ciudad Nueva might not have many top sights, but Grand Casino Jaragua and Calle El Conde are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. 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
Though Las Américas might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colon Lighthouse and Museum and Agua Splash Caribe Parque Acuatico.
Ciudad Universitaria
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Ciudad Universitaria. Spend some time visiting top spots like Guibia Beach, and catch the metro at Amin Abel Station or Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station to see more of the area.
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.
