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.
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.
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.
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: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
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
Our pick of the best Zona Colonial Hotel Deals
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Wonderful property and staff.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Everything about the hotel is very nice. It had clean spaces from the room and throughout the hotel, with polite helpful staff, but the only negative I had is the rooms air conditioner never really cool the room efficiently.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
The property is located in the colonial area. It is walking distance to all historical points
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Discovery
Good
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
The hotel was beautiful with a perfect location. The complimentary bikes make it a wonderful way to get to all the landmarks quickly and adventurously.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
This place has real potential but they need to fix a lot of things. During my stay on the 3rd floor the elevator was out of service. Their decor is discarded urban trash. Their European breakfast fare is abysmal… good staff, great location, but a place in need of a lot of TLC
Reviewed on 21 Apr 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.
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 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.
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.
