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Reviews of Island Life Hostel 3 stars

356 Isabel La Catolica, Zona Colonial, Colonial Zone, 10210 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

#26 of 85 hotels in Santo Domingo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 412 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    close to the center nice hostel

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    9.0
    My stay was social and comfortable with everything I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Cape Town
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Practical and pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waive the money's owed due to the internet disruption

    Will book again

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    9.0
    We couldn’t have wished for a better place to have as our base of travel and exploring. Thanks!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bali
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorm 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

    9.0
    Best place to stay in Santo Domingo. Absolute raccomondation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom Rio de Janeiro
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    9.0
    I will return, no doubt
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location, facilities, but not a big deal.

    the Staff. amazing

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2022

    9.0
    Excellent, best hostel in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    I love it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bali
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    share bathrooms

    good location

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom Rio de Janeiro
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Backpackers’ dream place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    However, 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

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    lovely breakfast, nice people, good location, friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Cape Town
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom Rio de Janeiro
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place to stay in the centre of Zona Colonial

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Cape Town
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorm 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Bangkok
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wood 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

    9.0
    Great hostel with a nice vibe!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bali
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2022

    9.0
    great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole team was really nice, helpful and so friendly. The hostel has everything you need and the breakfast is nice too. I can definitely recommend it!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2022

    8.0
    Good quality hostel in the middle of Zona Colonial
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bali
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - shared toilettes and bathrooms should be cleaned more often, as they are dirty and smelly - sockets are too loose and don't keep the plug cables in - breakfast could be served more efficiently / more variety would be appreciated - some night parties / music could be a nice addition

    - location next to the main area of Zona Colonial - good prices for drinks and food - very friendly staff - large common areas

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Good location.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2021

    9.0
    Recommended for solo travelers or ppl wanting to meet ppl, and enjoy the old-town life.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bali
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wifi sometimes was not reaching the rooms.

    Good Breakfast, all you need and always available. Very nice personel and the owner, very easy to meet and talk with other travelers. Always clean and nice toilets. There is a bar, pool table. and a little patio where you can hang out. rooms are small and very basic but good enough and not overpriced. There is AC in each room , and each bed has a personal fan and a plug socket which is great. It's quiet area and people are respectful. If you want ot party, it's a walking distance from many bars and clubs, so really perfect.

    Stayed in December 2021

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