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
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
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Our pick of the best Ciudad Colonial Hotel Deals
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Close to everything, the breakfast is amazing, the room was big and very comfortable and the staff was amazing from the front desk to the restaurant. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you guys!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Honky Tonk Colonial
The staff was very friendly and the rooms were comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
Warmest welcome I’ve ever received. Period. Beautiful historic properly tastefully fully renovated to modern standards. Spacious room with all amenities. Phenomenal central location. If or when I return to Santo Domingo this is the only place I would stay. Thank you, Team Luca!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Boutique Hotel Palacio
Excellent
Reviewed on 2 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 Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral, 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 Alcazar de Colon and Colon Lighthouse and Museum.
Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Guibia Beach or Eduardo Brito National Theater 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 Aquatic Park.
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.
