Zona Colonial Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
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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
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Top hotels in Zona Colonial
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
This place the check in staff was on professional & the want was want charge me for guest
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Amazing customer, loved the breakfast options
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Such a wonderful Place to stay, from the staff , the rooms, the restaurants everything was great
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
This place was amazing place staff was nice
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Honky Tonk Colonial
For the price I paid. The customer service was great. The area was safe. I did like the park outside of the front door. It was clean. And safe. I would stay again and recommend
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Boutique Hotel Palacio
Good value for its location. The staff (although slightly rough in the cafeteria:)) is very nice. I would definitely go back.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Colonial
Ciudad Colonial
If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Parque Acuatico.
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.
Alma Rosa
While Alma Rosa isn't home to many top sights, Megacentro Mall and Colon Lighthouse and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
