356 Isabel La Catolica, Zona Colonial, Colonial Zone, 10210 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
#29 of 85 hotels in Santo Domingo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 386 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: 6 August 2024
Antoni
United StatesThey have to focus on the bathrooms in the private rooms since they touched me differently and in both the showers were not working properly and that is not good for the host, also in the cleaning and dust of the rooms since I had. Spider web and we don't like that all.
The place has a very cool vibes and makes you feel disconnected from everything, it has a lot of peace and very friendly people working in it and that makes the place very interesting and cozy.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Maria
United StatesIt was pretty hot in the dorm. I had chosen the one without air conditioner. But it is so hot in the city. They did have individual fans for each bed, which was nice. The bathrooms would get extremely hot as well. Maybe if they have a fan over there or an exhaust that would be helpful.
I really liked the staff. They were so helpful and answered all my questions and went above and beyond in giving me advice. They were so helpful. I really appreciate them. The reason why I booked a hostel for a night was because I needed guidance about renting a car and how I should go about it, and their input was really helpful. I went over my itinerary with them as well. Very welcoming people. They give excellent breakfast in the morning. It is walking distance to the main areas. There is a place to dry clothes if anyone wants to. nice comfortable beds.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Bjoern
NorwayThe smaller dorms were like furnaces with close to no windows/sunlight. Fans above each bed had to be turned on 24/7 and with 4 of them in the room created a lot of noise and a soar throat after a few nights in the draft/wind. Would go for a bigger dorm with french balcony and full windows next time.
Great location, really nice common areas with a backyard with pool, an on-site bar and a lounge area with TV. Included breakfast with pancakes and scrambled eggs every morning.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Luis
MexicoThe water pressure in the showers was very weak sometimes and it was a bit uncomfortable to take a good shower, the Wifi was good in the common areas but at least in my room the network was not very stable.
Perfectly located in zona colonial the hostel has a very good vibe, all the other guests, people working there and the volunteers were very cool. I only spent few days there but in general I liked the common areas, and I was surprised by the breakfast which was really good and always good start of the day. I was lucky to have A/C inside the room even if this one was only activated at night. I liked the fact that there were a lot of restaurants, and a very good coffee place just a street away from the hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Heins-bunde
Dominican RepublicThe dorms are small and not very comfortable
Great Backpacker Hostel, very nice people working there who helped me out and informes me about things to do in Santa Domingo, meeting great people from all other the World,good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Ludmila
ArgentinaCleanliness in the kitchen
Location, vibe
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Jitske
NetherlandsGood location, everything in the Zona Colonial in walking distance. Nice courtyard to meet other travellers.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Sandra
GermanyNice people, great location, clean, with breakfast and kitchen. Everything you need is there!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Julio
MexicoStaff super friendly
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Karla
United StatesNo comments
Location, close to all touristy places!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Matthew
United KingdomThere was a very unpleasant smell in the room after having the air conditioning on, a mix of rot and bleach
Security and the people there. Felt safe and the staff were helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Fethi
Algeria1 big problem: most of the times hot water is not available. The AC is only activated by the staff, not by customers. Bathroom can be cleaner. The WIFI is bad from my room.
The location was excellent, the staff was very helpful. The kitchen is an outdoor area where we could have breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Seyedhossein
Iranwifi !!!
very good place for stay
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Fabio
SwitzerlandCould get a bit loud in the patio till quite late, no hot water (unless I didn't understand how the shower knob worked) but not a major issue.
Very friendly and helpful staff, great location. The presence of a patio and bar was great. Free breakfast was also very nice (but basic).
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Gina
SwitzerlandOur 8 bed dorm was tiny, there was not enough room for 8 peoples lugagge. Also, we were put in a dorm with some of the volunteers and the room was quite messy with a lot of stuff everywhere, like that it felt even more cramped.
Great colonial house with a patio, good breakfast, location, spacious showers, good information about restaurants, buses etc.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Yelmen
BelgiumWould have been a 10/10 if the owner hadn't beat me at poker
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Magdalena
PolandBathrooms could be cleaned more often.
Garden and dining area is very nice
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Ofir
SpainThere’s a tree with some fruits (similar to small coconuts) which can be extremely dangerous when falling. It happened 5 times in one evening.
* Outdoor area * Staff were helpful * Free breakfast * Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Joanne
United KingdomThe place could be cleaner, but I imagine it's hard to keep a busy hostel clean at all times
The free breakfast is a nice bonus. The location is very handy for touristy things and restaurants/bars. The dorm was quite warm, even though it was December, but there are personal fans and lights for each bunk bed, which is great
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Tom
United KingdomThe cleanliness and the free breakfast was, well it makes sense why it's free. Very limited. Watery beans bread and eggs
The staff were helpful and very friendly.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Alexander
United KingdomBreakfast is exactly the same every day which gets a bit repetitive but included in the price so can’t complain! The beds are really uncomfortable, thin mattresses
Great location, everywhere in the Zona Colonial is easily walkable
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Seyedhossein
IranThe cleaning of the common bathroom is done late.
It has good security It has a good environment and atmosphere
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Seyedhossein
IranThe cleaning of the kitchen is not suitable, more attention should be paid
The location is very good It has good access to everywhere
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Coddiwomple
NetherlandsBreakfast was simple, but acceptable for that money. Coffee was THE BEST I HAD All holiday long !!!!! The location was SÓ beautifully, stylish and nicely built, set up with a great Colombian-ish (at least Latin-American) ambiance. Great location also. Everything was easily reached by foot !
Stayed in November 2023
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