Island Life Hostel - Santo Domingo

My stay at the hostel was wonderful. It is spotlessly clean. It is beautifully decorated and at a great location in the Zona Colonial. Chris, the owner, is extremely helpful and friendly, going out of his way to give information on tours, where to go and eat, and even bus times and safety advice. The alcohol and bar food in the hostel were both affordable and good. the staff is multilingual and always happy to help and as a person who speaks multiple languages, it was great to practice them. The hostel is fairly social but has a more chill hang-out space if you like alone time. We stayed in a private room which was beautiful and air-conditioned and Chris was kind enough to give us soap and towels free of charge. All in all, I wish I had more stars to give. I have traveled over 40 countries and stayed in quite a lot of hostels and this one is definitely one of my new favorites. 10/10 would stay again. The Greek

Excellent value for money. Friendly staff and comfortable accommodation.

A great hostel in the heart of Zona Colonial. Friendly and helpful staff and overall a nice hostel environment. Easy stay and they were consistent about upkeep and cleanliness. Simple, delish, and filling breakfast daily.

Very nice welcoming staff. Perfect location. Loved the colonial arquitecture with high ceilings and the inside patio. Right in the and the colonial Quarter. Good for solo travelers or groups. Bar opens till late and free breakfast until 09:30 included. Will come back for sure. Thanks Justin's and Pedro.

Awesome place. Well done. Island life is the perfect Hostel to start and end your stay in . The location is great and the building is an oasis in what is otherwise a heavily urbanized area. There’s plenty of common space to hangout and connect with other travelers; outdoor benches, a TV room, a bar and a wee pool. The place is clearly very well managed- The staff are always around and very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and back packing in the rest of the country. The breakfast was one of the great perks of the hostel. It was simple yet fulfilling- all basic food groups represented. You can’t go wrong with this place!