356 Isabel La Catolica, Zona Colonial, Colonial Zone, 10210 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
#30 of 86 hotels in Santo Domingo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 385 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 August 2022
Noel
CanadaIt was a cool stay I can't say there was nothing I did not like.
I like the hostel vibes and then the awesome free morning breakfast which was a total bonus. Yes the location is close to markets, restaurants, colmados, Zona Colonial, clubs and the malecon. You can't find a better place to meet and interact with other travelers from all around the world. The dorm rooms were comfortable and the washroom and showers clean. The pool is cute quite cozy in fact.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 5 August 2022
Zuzana
Czech Republichad an incredible backpacking atmosphere
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 30 July 2022
Markus
GermanyVery central. Nice chilled vibe. Perfect for meeting up with people.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 26 July 2022
Duncan
Franceinternet not working properly everywhere outside and not in every room. would be nice to add curtains on the beds. Fans were noisy and door didn’t lock properly. Organised activities such as pub crawl would be cool
Great swimming pool and garden. Great bathroom.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 19 July 2022
Uddin
CanadaPeople smoking in the pool. And eating area. People being noisy after midnight.
Staff are just fantastic And cant help enough.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 25 June 2022
Noémie
Belgiumclose to the center nice hostel
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 18 June 2022
Benjamin
GermanyThe hostel was great—a cool place where it’s easy to hang out and meet people. It is set up to be social. And the breakfast was surprisingly substantial!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 5 June 2022
Francisco
Dominican RepublicWaive the money's owed due to the internet disruption
Will book again
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 31 May 2022
Timothy
United StatesOnly one organized poker night.
The staff, and casual interactions with fellow travelers. Also, the free breakfast was well done, appreciated the eggs and toast fresh fruit in season!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 25 May 2022
Raphaela
SwitzerlandNo Wifi in the rooms.
Great place for meeting new likeminded people. Also great for digital nomads. Breakfast is included and super nice - pnacakes every day :)
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 17 May 2022
Michiel
NetherlandsDorm was directly next to the street. There is no way anyone in our room could get an uninterrupted night of sleep there.
Staff, location, cleanliness, comfort
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 2 May 2022
Sonja
GermanyThe outside kitchen is great but the guests leave it, especially the fridge, quite dirty and unpleasant. There are a bit few plates and cutlery.
The place was great! Amazing location + inside you wouldn't say that you are in the middle of a big city (the green patio is amazing to relax) + nice service + billiard + quiet and clean rooms.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Edwin
Colombialocation, facilities, but not a big deal.
the Staff. amazing
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Diana
Dominican RepublicThe kitchen needs a little bit of work.
The location is perfect, the staff and the vibe at the hostel is amaizing.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 30 March 2022
Adrian
Dominican Republicshare bathrooms
good location
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 9 March 2022
Joljubicic
AustriaBreakfast is quite modest. Some sockets werent working. Toillet seat is broken, needs to be replaced. There was a huge cockroach in our room.
Common areas are really nice. There is air condition in the room.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 23 February 2022
Lilen
GermanyThe rooms are quite noisy. If there is music playing or people talking you can hear everything.
It’s a very nice hostel in the middle of the colonial city. We took a double room in the second floor. The stay includes a decent breakfast: scrambled eggs, pancakes, baked beans and bread with butter and marmalade. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 14 February 2022
Marija
United StatesHowever, there was no pillow case on my pillow (I was too tired to go down off my top bunk and ask for help) and nowhere to put my backpack, so it took up a lot of space at the foot of my bed, making for an uncomfortable sleep.
It’s a backpacker’s dream place with all the facilities à traveller could want.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 9 February 2022
Saraina
Switzerlandlovely breakfast, nice people, good location, friendly staff
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 7 February 2022
Klaudia
PolandNice place to stay in Santo Domingo. Worth for the price. Clean, big. If you want to leave some expensive things take the locker with you, because they don't have lockers in the rooms.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 30 January 2022
Peter
NetherlandsNice place to stay in the centre of Zona Colonial
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 23 January 2022
Marc
FranceSome staff could be nicer, kitchen could be cleaner
Nice courtyard and swimming pool, free breakfast, spacious room, pool table, good place to meet people
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 21 January 2022
Tasmeen
United KingdomDorm beds a bit small and limited space in the room, but ok for a night or two!
Well designed spaces to meet other travellers, but also to have your own space. Clean bathrooms, good breakfast, good location.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 18 January 2022
Andrej
SlovakiaWood worms in the room. staff changed the sheets and cleaned the wooden parts with the bleech. Hope they get rid of them.
Great location, facilities, helpful staff and good wibe in the hostel.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 14 January 2022
Chloë
BelgiumWe were a bit late for breakfast (but still in between the opening hours), yet there wasn’t much left.
Great hostel, nice vibe, beautiful little garden with swimming pool. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed in December 2021
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