Title: Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide: Best of Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ciudad Colonial](https://expedia.co.uk/Ciudad-Colonial-Santo-Domingo-Hotels.0-n636169632501526528-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santo Domingo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santo-Domingo.d180024.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santo Domingo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santo-Domingo.d180024.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ciudad Colonial Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ciudad-Colonial.d636169632501526528.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ciudad Colonial Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ciudad-Colonial.d636169632501526528.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide ## Santo Domingo ![Ciudad Colonial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3115/8190728e-b37f-48a5-8122-92d0c25b7963.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ciudad Colonial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3115/918d0770-fb88-4384-8979-28a122456504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ciudad Colonial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3115/0e660b28-606c-4338-8011-9429afedbb65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ciudad Colonial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3115/88d7c649-db4e-49f2-8ad3-2c7aeee92643.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ciudad Colonial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3115/3d9f57c4-2311-4182-ab29-08d086bc552e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ciudad Colonial Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santo Domingo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santo-Domingo.dx180024) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Calle El Conde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3115/1c7f6453-4154-46bf-b21a-8aabc2899928.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calle-El-Conde-Santo-Domingo.d553248635997993061.Attraction) ![Columbus Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3115/3d9f57c4-2311-4182-ab29-08d086bc552e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-Colon-Santo-Domingo.d507557.Attraction) ![Calle Las Damas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3115/0e660b28-606c-4338-8011-9429afedbb65.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calle-Las-Damas-Santo-Domingo.d6227101.Attraction) ![Alcazar de Colon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502665/e0620a1a-6a2a-49b5-b0df-a62fbd043d25.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alcazar-De-Colon-Santo-Domingo.d502665.Attraction) ![Ozama Fortress](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072799/6de8b0a2-ab75-4300-be42-2cb457f09813.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ozama-Fortress-Zona-Colonial.d6072799.Attraction) ![Museum of the Royal Houses](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502675/50713a2e-9a2a-45e9-848a-6dabc7fa8a92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-The-Royal-Houses-Santo-Domingo.d502675.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch & Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4578744/5ce8b2f5-538d-44c8-9dd6-e3827df0b119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/punta-cana-saona-island-full-day-all-inclusive-boat-tour.a4578744.activity-details) ![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/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach £67 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/saona-island-catamaranspeedboat-tour-to-a-dream-beach.a48763988.activity-details) ![Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, open bar, Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48788582/6abd9008-119d-477e-99bd-728d6a3e8b1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup £69 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/saona-island-tour-from-santo-domingo-with-lunch.a48788582.activity-details) ![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 £4 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-battle-of-santo-domingo-4d-experience.a46135120.activity-details) ![Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4584914/5ba7db55-9343-4dbc-b9b2-f25cf4722e94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops £16 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santo-domingo-chocolate-tour-optional-workshops.a4584914.activity-details) ![ Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4002998/9a4da54f-7664-4a22-9312-4c86e0f313a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana £42 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-santo-domingo-from-punta-cana.a4002998.activity-details) [See all activities in Santo Domingo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santo-Domingo.d180024.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Ciudad Colonial ![Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16210000/16203100/16203001/61abb639_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Calle Las Damas Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional £149 3 May - 4 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) La ubicación, que se puede salir a caminar por el área y que es una propiedad histórica muy bien mantenida. Podrían llevarlo todavía a algo más moderno como poner usb outlets, pero no es un deal breaker, me quedaría de nuevo sin duda Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F05%2F2026&endDate=04%2F05%2F2026&selected=16203001&PinnedHotelID=16203001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=636169632501526528) ![Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29301200/29301156/8e894bd0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham Arzobispo Merino No. 109, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional £86 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews) Muy buenas opciones de desayuno. Los cuartos son muy cómodos y el personal es atento. Su ubicación es súper céntrica. No tiene piscina. Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=29301156&PinnedHotelID=29301156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=636169632501526528) ![Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103390000/103384000/103383987/044abd2c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG Calle Las Mercedes #155 Santo Domingo Santo Domingo £208 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sambil Santo Domingo and Malecon ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews) Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of colonial zone. Walking distance to all attraction. Room is in good size and clean. Shower can be better designed as the water would easier spilled out. and there is no where you can hang the towel. Hotel staff are generally nice. But when we checked in, ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=103383987&PinnedHotelID=103383987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=636169632501526528) ![Hodelpa Caribe Colonial](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921800/921747/3e624fe3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hodelpa Caribe Colonial Isabel La Catolica No. 159 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional £87 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Ubicación Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=921747&PinnedHotelID=921747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=636169632501526528) ![Honky Tonk Colonial](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110280000/110278900/110278861/14cade01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Honky Tonk Colonial C. Arzobispo Portes Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional £48 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Malecon and Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews) Very nice Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=110278861&PinnedHotelID=110278861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=636169632501526528) ![Boutique Hotel Palacio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1820000/1817700/1817661/66551567_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Boutique Hotel Palacio Calle Duarte 106 Santo Domingo Distrito Nacional £75 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Location and staff were excellent. Breakfast was okay. The property needs to be updated. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=1817661&PinnedHotelID=1817661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=636169632501526528) [See all 2,789 properties in Ciudad Colonial](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026®ionId=636169632501526528) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ciudad Colonial hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=636169632501526528&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05)[4 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=636169632501526528&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=636169632501526528&startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06)[5 Apr - 6 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=636169632501526528&startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=636169632501526528&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=636169632501526528&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Colonial ![Zona Colonial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072799/210ee270-6bc1-4557-812d-aa0fcb47d90f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zona Colonial 4.5/5(14 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santo-Domingo-Zona-Colonial.dx6359660) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santo-Domingo-Ciudad-Nueva.dx553248635976398942) ![Gascue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507550/a4952f0d-e9b1-4920-a31d-d9a8557ad68f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gascue 5/5(3 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santo-Domingo-Gascue.dx553248633981711421) ![Aerial view of Santo Domingo este. The Autopista Las Americas along the rocky shore of turquoise caribbean sea. Expressway from the Punta Cana to the capital of Dominican Republic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975438237/fc80eea2-4daa-4dd8-8987-8fcb8cc0592b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santo-Domingo-Las-Americas.dx553248635975438237) ![Rio Ozama, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248632296957868/b07537f7-61ee-4c3d-b61c-da94d9af4f17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ciudad Universitaria 4/5(3 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santo-Domingo-Ciudad-Universitaria.dx553248632296957868) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alma-Rosa.dx553248635976393214) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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