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Island Life Hostel

Hostel

356 Isabel La Catolica, Zona Colonial

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$627

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$627

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
14 mentions

Social scene and welcoming host

Chris, Max, Claudia and their team has made this hostel a great place for indepe…

Great location
11 mentions

Staff, location and bedroom

Great staff, good location, decent breakfast to start your day

Breakfast available
7 mentions

Generous breakfast provided

- Nice location - Awesome breakfast - friendly staff - comfortable room - coo…

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

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

Pool
2 mentions

Beautiful garden and pool area to relax - a Lil oasis to escape the busy city li…

Clean rooms
1 mentions

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

C

Christine

solo_traveller

April 27, 2026

9

Great social scene and good breakfast

Social scene and welcoming host

P

Paulo Henrique Rosa

solo_traveller

April 15, 2026

4

Low cost-benefit ratio

Staff, location and bedroom.

Y

Yizhou

solo_traveller

March 29, 2026

10

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.

T

thys

solo_traveller

March 18, 2026

10

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!!

W

Wojciech

couple

March 8, 2026

3

good location, friendly service, dirty and smelly towels, poor Wi-Fi in the room

location, friendly staff

G

Gamache

solo_traveller

February 16, 2026

8

The common areas and the staff

J

Jane

extended_group

February 8, 2026

10

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!

G

giuliana

solo_traveller

January 12, 2026

7

Perfect for position and meet new people

Great position, perfect for meet new people. The owner is very nice

M

Minna

solo_traveller

January 5, 2026

8

Nice ambient and very good location in Zona colonial. Thank you to he best volunteers Maty, Elin and Mila!!❤️

O

Oyinkansola

solo_traveller

January 5, 2026

7

It was a great day

Location

J

Julian

solo_traveller

December 27, 2025

6

Nice hostel in Santo Domingo

- Nice location - Awesome breakfast - friendly staff - comfortable room - cool outdoor pool

A

Andreas

couple

December 19, 2025

6

Only hostel option in santo domingo?

- good location & breakfast

J

Jeroni

solo_traveller

December 9, 2025

10

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.

A

Arkdiusz

extended_group

November 20, 2025

8

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

M

Mikael

solo_traveller

November 8, 2025

10

Desayuno, el staff y la piscina.

I

Issa

solo_traveller

October 30, 2025

7

Good location.

T

Talesha

solo_traveller

October 21, 2025

3

Nice staff, dusty hostel

The staff were very friendly, helpful and approachable, this is the only part of the stay I would rate highly

N

Niccacci

solo_traveller

October 3, 2025

8

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.

C

Chao Yang

solo_traveller

September 6, 2025

8

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.

B

Branahvan V

couple

August 6, 2025

10

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.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

This twin room features a patio and air conditioning. Breakfast included.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

The double room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom Rio de Janeiro

This double room features air conditioning. Breakfast included.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room with Bathroom

This triple room has air conditioning. Breakfast included.

Max 3 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Bangkok

The twin room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNational and foreign guests are required to show passport as identification upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Credit card are accepted. There is an extra 4% fee when paying by card. For more information about groups, please contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Please note that guests are not allowed to bring visitors. Property does not accept groups of 8 or more persons.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 8:46 AM

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