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

฿3,003
per adult
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

฿2,531
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe

฿2,868
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe
Los Tres Ojos National Park

Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

฿1,856
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo

Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo

฿2,966
per adult
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo
From Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour

From Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour

฿1,889
per adult
From Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour
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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
The price is ฿5,156 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿5,156
฿6,599 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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 ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,712 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,712
฿3,471 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial

Hodelpa Caribe Colonial

3.5 out of 5
Isabel La Catolica No. 159 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿4,395 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿4,395
฿5,625 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Nice place to stay very clean, safe walkable"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
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 ฿6,109 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿6,109
฿7,819 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ฿1,529 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿1,529
฿1,958 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (456 reviews)
"Hotel Cataleya was very clean,spotless. There's not elevator if you're bringing a lot of luggage you have to remember you've got to bringing up by yourself. I WAS ON THE THIRD FLOOR SO I HAD TO CARRY ALL MY LUGGAGE ONE BY ONE TO THE TOP. BUT IN GENERAL THE PLACE WAS NEAT. I LOVE THE BREAKFAST."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Cataleya Hotel
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 ฿2,685 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,685
฿3,437 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (826 reviews)
"The room and the courtyard were very nice and comfortable"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
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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 building with arches and palm trees.

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 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.

An aerial view of a large building with a dome, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a curved road.
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.

Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide