Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Our pick of the best Ciudad Colonial Hotel Deals
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
This is a nice hotel located in the Colonial district so it is within easy walking distance of the zone and lots of restaurants. The breakfast buffet was good and the staff very helpful. My only negative comment is that it is noisy at night - lots of drumming on the street.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Cerca de todo... gran ubicacion. Hermoso hotel y habitaciones comodas. Staff muy atentos y serviciales.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of colonial zone. Walking distance to all attraction. Room is in good size and clean. Shower can be better designed as the water would easier spilled out. and there is no where you can hang the towel. Hotel staff are generally nice. But when we checked in, ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Daily breakfast was good. Fresh and staff was accommodating
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Boutique Hotel Palacio
Location and staff were excellent. Breakfast was okay. The property needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Novus Plaza Hodelpa
No liked the service
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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.
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.
