Zona Colonial Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Visit Zona 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.
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral. 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour All Inclusive
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Hiking Tabernacle Thundering Waterfall in Dominican Republic
Top hotels in Zona Colonial
Cataleya Hotel
Everything was very good. But at the same time is a city contrction in front of the property
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Had a very good stay! The location was perfect, and the hotel staff made us feel at home. Rooms were clean, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed. I highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
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Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Nice room , place is central but no ice was strange for a hotel , balcony is nice, Room little noisy but from NY was fine!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Boutique Hotel Palacio
Clean room and pleasant welcome
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Novus Plaza Hodelpa
My stay stay at this hotel since coming to Santo Domingo but will choose this hotel in the future. They address any issues that came up during my stay.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
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.
Villa Duarte
Though Villa Duarte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colon Lighthouse and Museum and Calle Las Damas.
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.
