Zona Colonial Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fort Ozama showing heritage elements
Fort Ozama showing heritage elements
Fort Ozama which includes a castle and heritage elements
Fort Ozama showing heritage elements
Fort Ozama featuring a castle and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Zona Colonial Hotel Deals

Hodelpa Caribe Colonial

Hodelpa Caribe Colonial

3.5 out of 5
Isabel La Catolica No. 159, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$166 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
AU$166
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham

Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
Arzobispo Merino No. 109, Zona Colonial,, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$120 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$120
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (813 reviews)
"Staff and Breakfast"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando

4.5 out of 5
Calle Las Damas, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$345 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$345
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very few times will you have the opportunity to stay in a hotel property that's 500+ years old. The building and grounds are beautiful, the bar and restaurant are very good, and the staff is fantastic. The rooms are rudimentary in keeping with the colonial decor. You are essentially staying in a ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Boutique Hotel Palacio

Boutique Hotel Palacio

3.5 out of 5
Calle Duarte 106, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$132 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$132
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very good location and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The property has a beautiful, old world colonial style. My main disappointment is they advertised having a gym and a steam room, but both are closed indefinitely so the hotel Polacio SHOULD make this known to all potential guests before ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Boutique Hotel Palacio
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG

Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG

4.5 out of 5
Calle Las Mercedes #155, Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo
The price is AU$275 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$275
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sambil Santo Domingo and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"My stay at the Kimpton was wonderful. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The property is really beautiful and located in a perfect area. I really enjoyed the dining options and pool area. My room was spectacular although the view from the balcony wasn’t great. I would definitely recommend this ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection

Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection

3.5 out of 5
Calle 19 de Marzo No. 164, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (677 reviews)
"Perfect location in the Colonial area. Anna at reception was wonderful and very helpful with checkin and offered a map of a walkable tour to see the areas sites and restaurants."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Zona Colonial

Alcazar de Colon showing a city and a square or plaza

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 Colonial
Plaza de la Cultura showing a square or plaza

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.

Gascue
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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.

Las Américas
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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.

Ciudad Universitaria
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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.

Alma Rosa
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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.

Ensanche Naco


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