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

Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean

Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana

฿3,172
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
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

฿2,504
per adult
100% 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

฿2,838
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

฿1,836
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

฿2,935
per adult
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More

Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More

฿3,042
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More
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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 ฿5,401 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿5,401
฿6,913 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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
The price is ฿2,729 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,729
฿3,493 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 ฿3,159 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
฿3,159
฿4,043 total
28 Nov - 29 Nov
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. ...
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 ฿5,911 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿5,911
฿7,566 total
3 Nov - 4 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
"Very excelente"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
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 ฿2,704 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿2,704
฿3,460 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 ...
Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
Cataleya Hotel

Cataleya Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle Mercedes 52 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿1,483 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿1,483
฿1,898 total
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
Cataleya Hotel
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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