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 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 Zona Colonial
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Incredible location Good restaurant.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
The pool was a little cool. The area surrounding the hotel is wonderful. The dinners were great, as were the snacks in the Imperial area. Thank you.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Everything was great and the staff was very nice and helpful. Lissane was my favorite of the staff. Very attentive and friendly. The place was beautiful.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Close to everything, the breakfast is amazing, the room was big and very comfortable and the staff was amazing from the front desk to the restaurant. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you guys!
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Honky Tonk Colonial
Fue una experiencia muy agradable, las amenidades perfectas para los días de estadía y el personal era calidez pura. Volvería a hospedarme en otra ocasión.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
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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
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.
Villa Duarte
Though Villa Duarte might 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 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.
