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.
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.
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.
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.
Plaza de España
Learn about the local history of Santo Domingo when you take a trip to Plaza de España. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Fantastic location and hotel.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Welcoming staff. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
The room was terrific and the staff was very friendly, helpful, and welcoming with every single interaction. Location was great too!
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Great experience and awesome location
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Honky Tonk Colonial
Norca and the staff were great.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
La ubicación
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Colonial
Ciudad Colonial
If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí are top sights worth seeing.
Ciudad Nueva
Ciudad Nueva might not have many top sights, but Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral 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 Guibia Beach or Eduardo Brito National Theater 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.
