Ciudad Colonial
Santo Domingo
![Alcazar de Colon showing a square or plaza and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116627-Santo-Domingo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Alcazar de Colon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116631-Santo-Domingo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Museum of the Royal Houses](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116635-Santo-Domingo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Museum of the Royal Houses showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116782-Museum-Of-The-Royal-Houses.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Museum of the Royal Houses showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116784-Museum-Of-The-Royal-Houses.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Ciudad Colonial
Popular places to visit
![Calle El Conde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1df9f1d569de6a0214a12a0fcf02b97d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1f16035776bfb4b1173918b52ba98be2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9fe972d8efbae143cebfc500c4a20eff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 which includes a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116628-Santo-Domingo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Fort Ozama featuring heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116839-Fort-Ozama-Fortaleza-Ozama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Alcazar de Colon showing a square or plaza and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116627-Santo-Domingo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Things to do
![Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48763988/46212038-ab99-4f3b-9e04-69c82dbe9475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive
![Saona Island From Santo Domingo With Catamara and food drink](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49104648/5cda1249-36f3-43ad-a055-b93f351d2a56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Saona Island From Santo Domingo With Catamara and food drink
![Ecological Buggy Adventure from Santo Domingo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44497433/6ec30c64-530e-41fd-9ad4-0c5b1b7067b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Punta Cana: Ecological Adventure in Buggies from Santo Domingo
![Full Day Excursion to Catalina Island From Santo Domingo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5262363/71ef6622-bfed-424e-93a8-272c53fba174.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full Day Excursion to Catalina Island From Bavaro / Punta Cana.
![The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46135120/24f318c5-8dfa-4443-af95-0d10ddf47541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
![Santo Domingo: Silent Disco Adventure in the Colonial Zone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47660074/632fd604-fa22-4d9b-bd16-6bd3fa61f2a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santo Domingo: Silent Disco Adventure in the Colonial Zone
Top hotels in Ciudad Colonial
![Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29301200/29301156/8e894bd0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb,2025
![Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16210000/16203100/16203001/634d6c99_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb,2025
![Hodelpa Caribe Colonial](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921800/921747/9baadd5d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb,2025
![Boutique Hotel Palacio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1820000/1817700/1817661/a679e3e6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb,2025
![Hotel Discovery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5423000/5422913/fc026688_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb,2025
![Hotel Colonial Blanco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90690000/90682000/90681928/eaf4ee5c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb,2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Colonial
![Fort Ozama which includes heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116840-Fort-Ozama-Fortaleza-Ozama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Calle El Conde or Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.
![Santo Domingo featuring an administrative building, a city and a castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50264-Santo-Domingo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
San Carlos
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Carlos and surrounding area, you can visit Calle El Conde and Columbus Park.
![Plaza de la Cultura which includes a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116863-Plaza-De-La-Cultura-Santa-Domingo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Parque Acuatico.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0368d8509c73c9a8df276ed9148814dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.