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.

it couldn't be better located

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Liked the hostel, the neighborhood was close to everything