Island Life Hostel

1 Bed in a Shared 8 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | View from room

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Terrace/patio

Double Ensuite,Private Bathroom and A/C | In-room safe

8.4

Outstanding(74 Reviews)

Hostel in Distrito Nacional

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, near Malecon
An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this hostel. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are onsite.
Island Life Hostel offers 9 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Distrito Nacional

Nearby attractions

Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park

8 mi

Malecón de Santo Domingo

Available Rooms

1 Bed in a Shared 12 Bed Dormitory,Shared Bathroom

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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1 Bed in a Shared 8 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC

1 Double

Sleeps 2

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8.4

Outstanding(74 Reviews)

Hostel in Distrito Nacional

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Distrito Nacional

Nearby attractions

Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park

8 mi

Malecón de Santo Domingo

Available Rooms

1 Bed in a Shared 12 Bed Dormitory,Shared Bathroom

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

1 Bed in a Shared 8 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.4

Outstanding(74 Reviews)

10.0

Jul 2024

Excellent staff and even better price

4.0

Dec 2023

Loved the property and the people I met there - just had a big complaint about the owner. I've stayed in dozens of hostels while travelling through over 30 countries but this has been the most incosiderate hostel owner I've ever seen. He likes keeping his dogs on property both of which like barking really loudly at random noises throughout the night which kept me up. He also just brings his friends over on weekdays from out of the hostel to e party right in front of the rooms (they didn't even go to the common area) which also kept me up. Also someone got sick in my dorm and was asking the owner if he could get some medicine or some help from the owner who was on property, but the owner refused to even go to the room to see him. I wouldn't recommend booking this property because I think it's a bad idea to give money/support a bad hostel owner like this one.

10.0

Aug 2023

Island Life Hostel is in a perfect spot of Santo Domingo that made it easy to walk around town. The hostel itself is clean, good amenities, and friendly staff!

5.0

Mar 2023

This was my first ever experience in a hostel . At first when I arrived I thought as though I may of made a mistake from the entire environment. Very different from a hotel . I was here on a couples visit . But as I settled in I realized I was getting exactly what I paid for and I got the hostel experience. The owner and manager are really great guys and will do everything within their power to make you feel welcome and feel like a home away from home . Hostels unlike hotels really push for a more social atmosphere and I meet some really great people .Had a lot of fun at the bar and one day had there Nachos (and they are very good ) I ended up loving this place . But know exactly what you are getting .

10.0

Jan 2023

Great place to stay, staff was very welcoming and friendly. Great vibe at this location, I’ll definitely stay here again.

2.0

Dec 2022

No hot water. Smelled bad. Dirty mattress. Dogs living on the property barked all night.

10.0

Nov 2022

Great staff!

10.0

Jul 2022

The staff is very welcoming, it is a place that makes you feel at home right off the bat! I will recommend this place, for sure!

10.0

Jun 2022

Very nice hostel in a great location. Right near the top attractions, restaurants and bars. The staff is absolutely amazing and the nicest people. They are very helpful in giving tips and advice on how to navigate the city and answer any questions. Would highly recommend.

8.0

Jan 2022

it couldn't be better located

10.0

Dec 2021

This place is like an oasis in a desert of sulking, scowling misery. Pedro is an excellent manager and super helpful. The staff are smiling and extremely pleasant. This has an amazing effect on the travelers mood. The young Frenchman is an amusing character. The Hungarian volunteer who showed me to my room was especially awesome. The small rooms are really all one needs and the colonial character fits in with the zone. All of the important sites are within ten minutes walking distance. Free wi-fi and about 150 pesos for an Uber to the bus station. A little noisy in the courtyard at night but the cacophony of conversation is constant like white noise on the TV so I slept well. Don't waste your money - stay here!

5.0

Dec 2021

Located in an a stuning building, having a great atmosphere with the guests and staff. The breakfast is good and you'll have everything you need. Dont skip this one while travelling around the D.R.

5.0

Nov 2019

Hostel with soul. two dogs, a cat and a very helpful owner. Made our arrival in the Carribean nice and welcoming. great breakfast buffet.

10.0

Nov 2019

I really liked this hostel. To return to. very nice, hygienic and very good service

2.5

Oct 2019

this place far exceeded any expectations I had. The person who checked me in gave me all the info I needed about the property. All the staff and volunteers were so friendly and helpful. They made me feel really welcome. Having a free buffet breakfast is a treat in a hostel. Also, there is a chef who prepares an evening meal if you want to have it at a fairly reasonable cost. (Though the portions could be a little bigger). The food was very tasty. I was in a private room. Room is very small, but had AC and a private bathroom and was completely serviceable. The bar prices are not bad at all. 100pesos for a cuba libre cocktail. The volunteers took me to see the local dance show on the Sunday night and another took me on a free walking tour of the city on the Monday. Overall, the positives far outweigh the negatives at this hostel. The amazing volunteers give this place so much credit. The general feeling here is great and it takes only a few minutes to find some new friends for life. A great place for solo travellers to stay. I cannot comment on the dorm rooms as I was in a private one, but can say the communal bathrooms were well maintained. Clean and tidy.

5.0

Oct 2019

3.0

Jul 2019

The property was as expected. The downside is that there is no wifi access in the room rio dd Janeiro. If I knew this before booking, I wouldnt have stayed there.Also the power cuts out at times. It happened in the middle of the night and I woke up because my room was so hot, I could barely breathe.

3.0

Jul 2019

The property was as expected. The downside is that there is no wifi access in the room rio dd Janeiro. If I knew this before booking, I wouldn't have stayed there. Also the power cuts out at times. It happened in the middle of the night and I woke up because my room was so hot, I could barely breathe.

5.0

Jul 2019

The combination of Hostel and Bar is nice. The have free drinking water and the breakfast is fantastic with eggs, pancakes, juice and coffee. They have lockers in the rooms and the staff is nice and helpful.

5.0

Jul 2019

Huge hostel with a pool. The staff was super friendly and help me to plan a Trip to Haiti. They offer free water and an all you can eat breakfast. The owner has traveled the world and we had a nice chat. Kitchen is well equipped and my bed had a fan, light and power plug to charge my phone. Location is good and close to a big supermarket.

5.0

Jun 2019

I loved the feel of the place, the people staying there, the owners and staff, the place in general. I will stay there again. It’s very down to earth and not fancy. And I like that.

4.0

Apr 2019

Well organization, kind employees, good location, very good breakfast, lot of information avalable

5.0

Jan 2019

We like the hotel is very pretty very casual, clean and very friendly stuff is like being home

5.0

Oct 2018

everything was great! Clean dorm rooms and bathroom, friendly staff, nice amentities like individual fan, power outlet, & lamp at each bed, and its own bar and a Pool. Walking distance from historic Colonial Zone & tourist attractions & shops.

5.0

Aug 2018

I enjoyed the location, the archtecture, the friendly helpful staff, and the atmosphere.

4.0

May 2018

Courtyard area with hammocks was ideal place for relaxing. Shower drain condition could be better.

2.0

May 2018

Courtyard area with hammocks was ideal place for relaxing.Shower drain condition could be better.

5.0

Mar 2018

Everything was great. The patio and the bar was the best. The streetfront rooms can be noisy, earplugs are highly recommended. Location is perfect.

5.0

Jul 2017

This is probably the best hostel I have ever stayed at. The staff was very helpful, and the location is very close to many activities in the colonial area. Although the room was small, it was very clean and comfortable. I opted for the air conditioned room, but really only needed the fan. I enjoyed the small pool, and the free breakfast was good. The only thing I would ask to improve is the WiFi, which was not very strong in my room. My flight left later in the day, and they stored my luggage for me after the checkout time, so that I could do one last sightseeing tour. I would happily recommend Island Life Backpackers as a not too expensive but comfortable place to stay in Santo Dominigo.

3.0

Jun 2017

The hostel was good, it's just that Santo Domingo didn't meet up to my expectations. This place is in a district where you'll see the most important historical parts of the city so if that's what your Into go for it. You'll probably see it all in about a day. Plan your stay in Santo Domingo accordingly.

1.5

Jun 2017

The hostel was good, its just that Santo Domingo didnt meet up to my expectations. This place is in a district where youll see the most important historical parts of the city so if thats what your Into go for it. Youll probably see it all in about a day. Plan your stay in Santo Domingo accordingly.

4.0

Sep 2016

As listed in the website, this is an hostel. The photos accurately describe the property. it is a well designed hostel and with good taste. I.'ve stayed here during 3 separate periods during my 2 week vacation. The staff was very useful and the room was comfortable - the a.c was indeed useful. The only down side is the breakfast -as this hostel is planned for the international traveler, at least a bit of bread, butter and jam would be a big improvement on the breakfast.

2.0

Jan 2016

Great hostel for the price. I found the staff extremely helpful, and great location writhin the Colonial Zona. In walking distance to everything!

2.0

Dec 2015

Liked the hostel, the neighborhood was close to everything

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Distrito Nacional?

The average price for a rental in Distrito Nacional is $135 per night. This rental is $64 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Island Life Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Island Life Hostel. Enjoy the water!

Is Island Life Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Island Life Hostel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and garden.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Distrito Nacional

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Bed in a Shared 12 Bed Dormitory,Shared Bathroom

1 Bed in a Shared 8 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC

Island Life Hostel

Hostel in Distrito Nacional

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Distrito Nacional

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Bed in a Shared 12 Bed Dormitory,Shared Bathroom

1 Bed in a Shared 8 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC

Reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Island Life Hostel pet friendly?

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