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
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
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
Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana – History & Culture
Our pick of the best Zona Colonial Hotel Deals
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
The room was very small for 3 people, no chair or table to put suitcases.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Great centralized Location in zona colonial, Staff was very accommodating and attentive.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
Everything was great and the staff was very nice and helpful. Lissane was my favorite of the staff. Very attentive and friendly. The place was beautiful.
Reviewed on 9 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
Hotel Discovery
Overall, the stay was modest but met my basic needs for one night. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and hot and cold water were available. The fan worked well since there was no air conditioning, and the Wi-Fi was slow but usable. The window did not have a lock, which should be improved for ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.
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 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.
