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

฿2,979
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..

฿7,531
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

฿1,841
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
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Top hotels in Ciudad Colonial

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 ฿3,142 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,142
฿4,022 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,107 reviews)
"Nice looking hotel, walkable area to restaurants and sightseeing in the zona colonial. The breakfast could use an upgrade."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

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

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

4.5 out of 5
Calle Las Damas Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿4,289 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿4,289
฿5,490 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The place was excellent. I loved everything about my room the amenities everything. The only thing that I didn’t like was that the pool was just a bit cloudy and my room’s WiFi not working. But overall, everything was perfect."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
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 ฿5,054 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,054
฿6,469 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 Sambil Santo Domingo and Malecon ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (226 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! Very friendly staff. Rooms were nice and cool throughout the day."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Boutique Hotel Palacio

Boutique Hotel Palacio

3.5 out of 5
Calle Duarte 106 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿2,327 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,327
฿2,979 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Boutique Hotel Palacio
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 ฿2,095 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿2,095
฿2,681 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (786 reviews)
"Very intimate clean and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
Novus Plaza Hodelpa

Novus Plaza Hodelpa

3.5 out of 5
Calle El Conde, Esquina Hostos Santo Domingo
The price is ฿2,075 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿2,075
฿2,655 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Novus Plaza Hodelpa
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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 Guibia Beach or Eduardo Brito National Theater 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