Penthouse Pallazzo is on the southern edge of the Zona Colonial, the old walled city of Santo Domingo, facing the park around the Monumento a Fray Antón de Montesinos and the Caribbean. It is about 150 meters from Playa Montesinos and the start of the Malecón, the sea-front avenue.
The street is one of the quieter ones in the old city because the house faces the sea and the park rather than a row of bars. Everything in the old city is close: the host counts more than 60 restaurants within about 500 meters.
Getting here
Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) is east of the city. Taxis and ride-hailing apps run from the airport to the Zona Colonial; the getting to Santo Domingo guide covers the options, times and what to expect.
Parking
Free street parking is usually available near the house, but it is not guaranteed. Weekend evenings are the hardest time to find a space.
The neighborhood
The streets around the house are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, so the buildings are old, the sidewalks narrow and the paving uneven in places. Walk the Zona Colonial complete guide or start with the history series.
Walking times from the house
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Montesinos and the Malecón | 250 m | about 5 minutes |
| Catedral Primada de América | 500 m | about 10 minutes |
| Parque Colón and Calle El Conde | 550 m | about 10 minutes |
| Fortaleza Ozama | 600 m | about 10 minutes |
| Museo de las Casas Reales | 950 m | about 15 minutes |
| Alcázar de Colón and Plaza de España | 1150 m | about 15 minutes |
| Puerta del Conde and Parque Independencia | 900 m | about 15 minutes |
Distances are straight-line map distances plus about 30 percent for the streets, at an easy walking pace. Open the area on OpenStreetMap.