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.
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo when you spend time 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 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.
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.
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: Full-Day Boat Tour All Inclusive
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Top hotels in Zona Colonial
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Great staff. Smooth check-in. Clean, elegant and quiet room.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Great hotel and convenient location. Staff was exceedingly accomodating and kind!
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Good service. Beautiful, clean facility. Romantic setting.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Cataleya Hotel
Very clean. Nice staff
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Novus Plaza Hodelpa
Parking impossible but I know thats the area is more for walking I enjoy and will recommend
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
The room was large and very nice . They provided water at no cost at all times and valet parking no charge which was much appreciated I used the spa a lot . Staff very nice but I think it needs to improve Rooms are nice however fir a pedicure not comfortable at all you sit in a regular chair and ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 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
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.
