Zona Colonial Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Our pick of the best Zona Colonial Hotel Deals
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Great staff love them
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Left before breakfast
Reviewed on 28 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
Hotel Discovery
Muy central si quieres estar cerca de la zona colonial y el malecón Nos encantó el desayuno y las atenciones de Génesis y José Miguel
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Boutique Hotel Palacio
Location and staff were excellent. Breakfast was okay. The property needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 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.
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.
Ensanche Naco
While there might not be top attractions in Ensanche Naco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto and Acropolis Center.
