Island Life Hostel
356 Isabel La Catolica, Zona Colonial
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Social scene and welcoming host”
“Chris, Max, Claudia and their team has made this hostel a great place for indepe…”
“Staff, location and bedroom”
“Great staff, good location, decent breakfast to start your day”
“Generous breakfast provided”
“- Nice location - Awesome breakfast - friendly staff - comfortable room - coo…”
“There was an issue with my fan, and he transferred me immediately to another bed…”
“Simple and comfortable room and fabulous shower room en suite”
“Beautiful garden and pool area to relax - a Lil oasis to escape the busy city li…”
“Tho u don’t get hot water shower, the room is basic, but it’s clean and comforta…”
Overview
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. The dormitories come with bed linen, fan, reading light and storage lockers. The ensuite rooms have a private bathroom with shower and Air Conditioning. At Island Life Hostel you will find a hot tub, a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and a tour desk. The hostel is 500 metres from El Conde street and 650 metres from Santo Domingo Cathedral. Las Americas International Airport is 27 km away.
Traveller reviews
Christine
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
“Great social scene and good breakfast”
Social scene and welcoming host
Paulo Henrique Rosa
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
“Low cost-benefit ratio”
Staff, location and bedroom.
Yizhou
solo_traveller
March 29, 2026
“Great social atmosphere amongst travellers, comfortable common area”
Chris, Max, Claudia and their team has made this hostel a great place for independent travelers to meet. It’s great vibe in their team and amongst the guests. It costs only $20 per night. Tho u don’t get hot water shower, the room is basic, but it’s clean and comfortable enough.
thys
solo_traveller
March 18, 2026
“perfect stay in the zona colonial!”
Great staff, good location, decent breakfast to start your day.. Claudia provides daily tips on what to do, where to eat drink dance.. Max is the perfect partner in crime for a night out! Chris, the owner, is everything you want an owner to be! There was an issue with my fan, and he transferred me immediately to another bed so I could have a good nights rest.. He even offered me a beer as compensation!! Thanks a lot guys!!
Wojciech
couple
March 8, 2026
“good location, friendly service, dirty and smelly towels, poor Wi-Fi in the room”
location, friendly staff
Gamache
solo_traveller
February 16, 2026
The common areas and the staff
Jane
extended_group
February 8, 2026
“A really comfortable and happy stay, great staff, good position and great value for money.”
Simple and comfortable room and fabulous shower room en suite. Generous breakfast provided. All the staff, without exception, were friendly and helpful. Great idea of a WA group which covered everything that was going on in the vicinity - like having a private guide! Thank you Claudia!
giuliana
solo_traveller
January 12, 2026
“Perfect for position and meet new people”
Great position, perfect for meet new people. The owner is very nice
Minna
solo_traveller
January 5, 2026
Nice ambient and very good location in Zona colonial. Thank you to he best volunteers Maty, Elin and Mila!!❤️
Oyinkansola
solo_traveller
January 5, 2026
“It was a great day”
Location
Julian
solo_traveller
December 27, 2025
“Nice hostel in Santo Domingo”
- Nice location - Awesome breakfast - friendly staff - comfortable room - cool outdoor pool
Andreas
couple
December 19, 2025
“Only hostel option in santo domingo?”
- good location & breakfast
Jeroni
solo_traveller
December 9, 2025
Great staff and great location. Comfortable rooms and beds. Beautiful garden and pool area to relax - a Lil oasis to escape the busy city life.
Arkdiusz
extended_group
November 20, 2025
“Good stay in Island Life Hostel”
+ Good contact with reception + Very kind and helpfull staff + Free Wi-Fi + Nice restaurant around the place + Breakfast + Possibility to leave luggage after check out
Mikael
solo_traveller
November 8, 2025
Desayuno, el staff y la piscina.
Issa
solo_traveller
October 30, 2025
Good location.
Talesha
solo_traveller
October 21, 2025
“Nice staff, dusty hostel”
The staff were very friendly, helpful and approachable, this is the only part of the stay I would rate highly
Niccacci
solo_traveller
October 3, 2025
Hello I’m here writing my first review ever but I think it is necessary. I’d start saying that Chris, the owner, and the hostel as a structure are really really nice. The only problem was the Argentinian woman that works there as a volunteer… I don’t think, in a hostel I’ve ever found someone that is that rude, anytime and anywhere. I don’t know how she can work in an hostel that has very friendly vibes. When I first arrived I said “it has to be a very bad day” but then talking to other people I understood that it’s just the way of behave. At the checkout she didn’t even look at me or said “thank you” or whatever … I don’t know, this time I just thought that a review was necessary. Again, the owner and the hostel, together with other volunteers, are really nice and friendly.
Chao Yang
solo_traveller
September 6, 2025
“Great place to meet awesome people.”
The location is convenient. and the staff are nice, breakfast is included. And I met many cool people there.
Branahvan V
couple
August 6, 2025
“A great place ran by great people”
Really great social atmosphere. The owner is a great guy, very helpful. Reception staff are lovely. Great facilities and breakfast. The two dogs are a delight to have around & the location is brilliant
Facilities
Activities
Games room, Billiards, Darts, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Live sport events (broadcast)
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Adult only
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Street parking
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Basic Double Room
Rooms are 10 square metres. Breakfast included.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
This twin room features a patio and air conditioning. Breakfast included.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom Cuzco
The double room offers air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom Rio de Janeiro
This double room features air conditioning. Breakfast included.
Triple Room with Bathroom
This triple room has air conditioning. Breakfast included.
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Bangkok
The twin room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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