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.
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.
Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí
If Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Santo Domingo.
Things to do
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Top hotels in Zona Colonial
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
"Very nice and friendly hotel, some of the rooms need to be updated"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
"Beautiful centrally located place. Excellent staff. Clean room. Will stay again."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
"Good and excellent 👍 Hotel Gran Hotel Europa"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Cataleya Hotel
"Las habitaciones no tienen buenas apariencia y el desayuno no es en el hotel si no en otro lugar que está a unos 5 no hay agua caliente ni hay acenso para el tercer piso"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Boutique Hotel Palacio
"I booked this hotel primarily in the excellent ratings which I cannot understand based on my experience. The hotel is well located within the Colonial Zone however there were several detractors. First and foremost, the rooms don’t have any air-conditioning which is a major flaw in a city as hot as ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
"The staff is very attentive and helpful, rooms are very clean."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Colonial
Ciudad Colonial
If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí are top sights worth seeing.
San Carlos
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Carlos and surrounding area, you can visit Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.
La Primavera
Though La Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Casino Jaragua and Guibia Beach.
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.
