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

Calle El Conde

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 El Conde
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral

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.

Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Alcazar de Colon featuring a square or plaza

Alcazar de Colon

4/5(1 review)

Walk the same halls that were once paced by the son of Christopher Columbus in this stunning preservation of Spanish colonial architecture.

Alcazar de Colon
Calle Las Damas

Calle Las Damas

4/5(1 review)

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.

Calle Las Damas
Museum of the Royal Houses showing heritage elements

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.

Museum of the Royal Houses
Alcazar de Colon showing a city and a square or plaza

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.

Plaza de España

Activities

Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

AU$121
per adult
Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive
Saona Island From Santo Domingo With Catamara and food drink

Saona Island From Santo Domingo With Catamara and food drink

AU$129
per adult
Saona Island From Santo Domingo With Catamara and food drink
Santo Domingo: Bachata or Salsa Dance Classes

Santo Domingo: Bachata or Salsa Dance Classes

AU$53
per adult
Santo Domingo: Bachata or Salsa Dance Classes
Santo Domingo: Silent Disco Adventure in the Colonial Zone

Santo Domingo: Silent Disco Adventure in the Colonial Zone

AU$70
per adult
Santo Domingo: Silent Disco Adventure in the Colonial Zone
Full Day Excursion to Catalina Island From Santo Domingo

Full Day Excursion to Catalina Island From Bavaro / Punta Cana.

AU$177
per adult
Full Day Excursion to Catalina Island From Bavaro / Punta Cana.
Santo Domingo: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Lunch & Bar

Santo Domingo: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Lunch & Bar

AU$153
per adult
Santo Domingo: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Lunch & Bar
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Our pick of the best Zona Colonial Hotel Deals

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
The price is AU$146 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
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! (537 reviews)
"Located"

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
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$130 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The roof top patio was lovely. Rooms were clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Hotel Colonial Blanco
Hotel Colonial Blanco
3 out of 5
357 C. El Conde, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is AU$48 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$48
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6.2/10 (125 reviews)
Central Location
"Excellent location for those planning to do a walking tour of the historic sites. Price is very affordable but don’t expect much. Room is clean, basic but lacks table, chair and closet to hang your clothes."

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

Hotel Colonial Blanco
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
4.5 out of 5
Calle Las Damas, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Fully refundable
The price is AU$345 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$345
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
Stay here!! Amazing breakfast also
"Super hotel. Love it here. Excellent service."

Reviewed on 11 Dec. 2024

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$164 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"I like the classic look of the hotel, the breakfast was good, staff was warm and friendly, you can walk anywhere around colonial area from the hotel, we walked even late at night, the only thing I didnt like but not a big deal is that we lost power a couple of times."

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

Boutique Hotel Palacio
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
The price is AU$184 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (545 reviews)
"the hotel is nice and they staff are great"

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Zona Colonial

Alcazar de Colon showing a square or plaza and a city

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.

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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.

Villa Duarte
Plaza de la Cultura which includes 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.

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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 Aquatic Park.

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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