Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide

Santo Domingo

A historic building with a circular plaza, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A street lined with parked cars, palm trees, and buildings with balconies.
A metal sculpture of a cow in an urban setting.
A historic building with arched windows and a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by palm trees and flowers.
A historic stone building with flags, carved emblems, and large windows.

Stay near popular Ciudad Colonial attractions

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a statue, and ornate street lamps.

Calle El Conde

9.0/10 (1,642 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

฿2,945
per adult
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..

SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..

฿3,640
per adult
SAONA ISLAND: Catamaran Boat with Open Bar, Lunch and More..
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

฿1,820
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe

฿2,816
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe
Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More

Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More

฿2,847
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More
panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo

panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo

฿2,482
per adult
panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo
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Top hotels in Ciudad Colonial

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

4.5 out of 5
Calle Las Damas Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,993 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,993
฿6,391 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean Nice staff"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham

Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
Arzobispo Merino No. 109, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿2,942 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,942
฿3,766 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,126 reviews)
"Todo fue muy Limpio y organizado todo muy bien y buen trato"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection

Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection

3.5 out of 5
Calle 19 de Marzo No. 164 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿2,097 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿2,097
฿2,684 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (803 reviews)
"Excelente servicio, lindo lugar"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG

Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG

4.5 out of 5
Calle Las Mercedes #155 Santo Domingo Santo Domingo
The price is ฿5,173 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿5,173
฿6,622 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Malecon and Blue Mall are located ...
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Cataleya Hotel

Cataleya Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle Mercedes 52 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿1,492 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿1,492
฿1,910 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (425 reviews)
"Muy buena ubicación, seguro, limpio, no se escuchan ruidos. Lo volvería a utilizar sin dudas."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Cataleya Hotel
Hotel Discovery

Hotel Discovery

3 out of 5
Calle Arzobispo Nouel # 402 Zona Colonia Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿749 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿749
฿959 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Malecon and Blue Mall are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (623 reviews)
"There were roaches in the room , I stay there for 2 months I had to ask every time to get the room cleaned and some times they still don't do it , breakfast was the exact same thing every morning.. I love the staff , specially the night guys very helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Discovery
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Where to stay in Ciudad Colonial

Find the best Ciudad Colonial areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone archway with a flagpole and a clear blue sky.

Zona Colonial

Zona Colonial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Calle El Conde or Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.

A densely built urban area with numerous high-rise buildings, a large body of water in the background, and some green spaces.

Piantini

Unique features of Piantini include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Blue Mall or Acropolis Center while you're exploring the area.

A historic building with arches and columns, palm trees, and a paved courtyard.

Downtown Santo Domingo

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Downtown Santo Domingo. If sightseeing is on the list, Acropolis Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Juan Ulises Garcia Station to see more of the area.

A large, classical building with a dome and columns, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and tropical plants.
Photo by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Open Photo by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic

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.

A coastal city with a clear blue sea, a highway along the shore, and distant city skyline.

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 Aquatic Park.

Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide