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.
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.
Plaza de España
Learn about the local history of Santo Domingo when you take a trip to Plaza de España. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Our pick of the best Zona Colonial Hotel Deals
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Overall its a Hotel well located, the área is in the Center of the colonial area, ver y busy and noisy at night. Hotel staff on average some were friendly and helpful but others didnt even care, lacking customer service. Specially one of the hotel porters, the receptionist told us that he would take ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
The cleaning staff was exceptional. Also the front desk staff was helpful. Great stay!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
In the heart of the Colonial District, it is within walking distance of excellent restaurants, museums, and historic sites. Breakfast offered variety.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Cataleya Hotel
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Novus Plaza Hodelpa
Excelente todo
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Discovery
I was happy I had saved my receipt because it’s the second time I have included my breakfast in my reservation and I wasn’t on the list. However the receptionist was kind to see my proof and honored it.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 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.
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.
