The Zona Colonial is nice but not impressive. Although there are lots of historical building and spots, I found it to be dirty and a little but chaotic. There are way too many people offering their "guide" services and basically asking for tips in every...More

I loved this area as it has the European aesthetic preserved. A must if you are in Santo Domingo even in the DR i really felt like i saw the real DR once visiting here from Punta Cana.

Nicely maintained historical centre with fortresses, churches, plazas, etc. walkable and not so crowded. Visited on a Sunday and was relatively quiet

Charming little streets with old but in good shape houses, good vibes and enough places to get some refreshments or hide form the sun with a bottle of beer or a cocktail

The Zona Colonial is quaint and full of charm. I stayed in a hostel in the colonial zone for four days, and still didn't get to see it all. Getting around is fairly straightforward, so it's hard to get lost. Wear comfortable shoes, because the...More

By all means try AGORA Mall, just to get a diverse experience. Also get a local phone if you can and use Apolo Taxi ask for a caro con aire.

A visit to Zona Colonial is a must for all visitors in Santo Domingo. There are several very nice restaurants and bars to get a drink and food, some of the best is Pate Palo, Buche Perico and several others. Specially enjoyable at night.

Very nice colonial to walk around, shop, restaurants. You have grocery store near by and place is nice and calm. Will stay there again😊

Visited the colonial zone with my wife on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Unique historical buildings, great restaurants, very friendly guides. Definitely a place to visit when in Santo Domingo!

I've visited several "old town" areas in Caribbean cities. Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial was very nice, but needs more - they really need to invest a bit to clean it up. I will say this - the sidewalks were excellent compared to other Caribbean cities....More