Island Life Hostel

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(1,288 Ratings)

Hostel in Distrito Nacional

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this hostel

Island Life Hostel is located 200 metres from Alcázar de Colón square and 350 metres from Casas Reales Museum. It features a swimming pool and free WiFi in public areas.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Distrito Nacional

Nearby attractions

Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park

8 mi

Malecón de Santo Domingo

Available Rooms

1 Single • 484 ft²

Sleeps 1

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1 Bunk • 376 ft²

Sleeps 1

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1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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2 Single • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Island Life Hostel

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8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(1,288 Ratings)

Hostel in Distrito Nacional

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Island Life Hostel is located 200 metres from Alcázar de Colón square and 350 metres from Casas Reales Museum. It features a swimming pool and free WiFi in public areas.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Distrito Nacional

Nearby attractions

Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park

8 mi

Malecón de Santo Domingo

Available Rooms

1 Single • 484 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk • 376 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

2 Single • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Ratings and reviews

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(1,288 Ratings)

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8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Nog steeds even goed

Teruggekomen na een eerder positief verblijf. Nog steeds dezelfde beoordeling als toen.

7.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Bueno 👌

La tranquilidad 10/10

Algunos ventiladores individuales de las camas no enfrían nada, solo son un par de ahí en fuera todo bien

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Não me esperaria novamente

Ar condicionado

Água do chuveiro não esquentava , de manhã então nem pensar

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Excelente ubicación

La ubicación y la atención del personal

Todo en general bien de acuerdo al precio

9.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Ubicación ideal

L ubicación y el personal del hotel

Todo bien considerando la relación calidad precio

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Muy buen hostel

Un rico desayuno, en una ubicación central

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Seguro y bien ubicado pero la higiene inadecuada

Un estilo diferente , me gustaría más limpieza

El olor y dejadez en la limpieza

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Solo es económico

La ubicación

La habitación

7.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The Good Life

The staff are very helpful and friendly, especially Henny. The breakfast was a real bonus, with fruit, toast, eggs and coffee all plentifully provided. The location is near to some interesting sights, bars and restaurants, and it's easy to walk around the Zona Colonial from the hostel. The bed was comfortable, and there was a personal light and fan for each bed in the dorm. The pool is also a lovely addition. It's a great spot to cool down in after a long day, or to sit in or by during the day. The hostel is in a lovely old building which has been nicely restored.

I found the top bunk a bit tricky to climb up to (there's a metal ladder) as I had sore feet, and it was very hot in the dorm. Some of the personal fans aren't positioned very well, so they don't blow where you need them to. The communal areas could have been cleaner: the showers, pool and floors by the dorms.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Beautiful house, staff service 10/10, location

Pillows smell weird, needed to put a cover

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Amazing and must return

The staff is really amazing, the construction type and the environment friendly in general

Upper common area need a little bits of care, is not a total mess, but can arrive there if don’t pay attention to detail.

7.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

For a good time in Santo Domingo

The hostel has a nice and social vibe, the owner is nice and so is the rest of the staff. There’s plenty of space to chill such as the huge couch with tv or downstairs near the bar. Also, facilities are within walking distance. I recommend the hostel for Santo Domingo and if you wanna have a good time.

Im going to be honest: the sanitary (showers and toilettes) and kitchen space are dirty. Although there’s the hostel owner and two volunteers, there’s only one cleaning lady for the entire hostels it appears who also does the entire breakfast. Or at least, she was the only one I saw clean out of all staff. The kitchen smells really bad and there’s not enough dish washing soap/sponges etc, which leaves people to just rinse there cups & spoons instead of actually washing it. Besides, the defrosting raw meat for the dog, that’s in the kitchen everyday, does not add to the good smell of the kitchen either. Also, I didn’t see the cleaning lady use actual cleaning supplies and saw her clean the shower with what appeared to be hand soap or shampoo one time. In my opinion improvement could be made in this area!

6.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Pleasant

friendly people

booking said it had air conditioning. it didn’t. booking is the problem.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Highly recommended

Nice staff and nice location

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Nicest hostel I've been to! Everything very good. Nice staff, an own bar with billard and darts and a pool. Amazing!

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

A great place to stay in Santo Domingo

Ideally located in colonial zone, friendly atmosphere, informative and welcoming staff..comfortable room and wholesome breakfast. Pleasant outside space to relax. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Just minor, but maybe the outside area could have been kept a bit cleaner or swept up more?

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Place to come back

Hostel has friendly atmosphere. It’s a great place for exchanging stories and experiences with other guests and make friends. Space inside is literally made for this. Room looked lovely, was very clean and bed was comfortable. Amazing localization to visit Zona Colnial.

Maybe some more space to keep personal belongings, hang clothes in the room was missing.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Superb

the layout, the location, the atmosphere

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

It was amazing. I was there for almost 1 month and I had the best time in this very cosy oasis in the middle of the colonial zone. Everyone who works there is so kind, fun and made my trip unforgettable.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Very good

Great price. Great location. Excellent staff.

N/A

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

💯 Percent Recommended 😍😍

The breakfast is good 🍳🥞 They have a super big dog and his name is the Wifi password.😂😂

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Bene

Pool table, the books, free water, good value for the price, they hire people from different countries, therefore the staff speak many languages. Spot taken care of and quite amazing and quite clean, common area available plus bar.

The manager seemed like a sympathetic guy, but could be more open and aware to resolve issues and offer solutions to offer a better check-in experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

exceptional, secure & super friendly

super friendly vibe led by the owner and staff which rubs off onto all the guests also. fair prices.. enjoyed the chilli and Monday night poker particularly

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

very nice

amazing best hostel in the dominican republik.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Very good

- great breakfast - lots of backpackers so it’s pretty easy to meet other people - great and huge dogs - good shared area - bathrooms are nice and clean - great location - beautiful colonial house

- Wi-Fi is a bit unstable (enough to work if you need) - kitchen is small and messy

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

amazing!

very nice vibes! we loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Excellent stay!

The place was nice but more than that the staff and people were just amazing. I would highly recommend it to travellers who want to enjoy the place and make amazing friends.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Convenient location, easy to find

It cost more $$ to pay with a card than actually pay with paper money

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Distrito Nacional is £68 per night. This rental is £32 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an 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 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Hostel in Distrito Nacional

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Distrito Nacional

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Island Life Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Island Life Hostel?

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