Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Visit Ciudad Colonial
Popular places to visit
Calle El Conde
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.
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.
Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savour 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.
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.
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: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup
Top hotels in Ciudad Colonial
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Incredible location Good restaurant.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
The pool was a little cool. The area surrounding the hotel is wonderful. The dinners were great, as were the snacks in the Imperial area. Thank you.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Everything was great and the staff was very nice and helpful. Lissane was my favorite of the staff. Very attentive and friendly. The place was beautiful.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Close to everything, the breakfast is amazing, the room was big and very comfortable and the staff was amazing from the front desk to the restaurant. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you guys!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Honky Tonk Colonial
Fue una experiencia muy agradable, las amenidades perfectas para los días de estadía y el personal era calidez pura. Volvería a hospedarme en otra ocasión.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Colonial
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.
Ciudad Nueva
When in Ciudad Nueva, you can plan a visit to Grand Casino Jaragua and Calle El Conde, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Villa Duarte
Though Villa Duarte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alcazar de Colon and Colon Lighthouse and Museum.
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.
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 Universitaria
Travellers choose Ciudad Universitaria for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Amin Abel Station or Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station and check out top sights like Guibia Beach.
