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.
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.
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
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
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Our pick of the best Zona Colonial Hotel Deals
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Perfect location
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Gorgeous hotel, big room, kind staff.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Cataleya Hotel
A very good value close to el conde. Stairs only to upper floors. Rooms tend to be on smaller side with hot shower and cold A/C. Have stayed here before due to cost/value.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Clean room, excellent staf, nice breakfast include, and safe environment, close to every important attraction in the colonial area…👏👍
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Novus Plaza Hodelpa
My stay stay at this hotel since coming to Santo Domingo but will choose this hotel in the future. They address any issues that came up during my stay.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Boutique Hotel Palacio
This historic hotel is a bit dated but that's the whole point of a historic landmark! The rooms are super spacious and clean. The staff was professional and warm. This hotel is on Duarte and El Conde, which is where the tourists action is! Great value for the price. If I could give feedback to Management, ...
Reviewed on 3 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.
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.
Miraflores
Check out the restaurants, casinos and live music while spending some time in Miraflores. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Sambil Santo Domingo or Centro Olimpico.
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.