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Island Life Hostel

1.0 star property
Santo Domingo hostel with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Located in the heart of Zona Colonial, Island Life Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with cooked-to-order breakfast, rooftop terrace views, and lush gardens. Relax by the outdoor pool or challenge friends to a game at the arcade/game room or billiards/pool table. With dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance available.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $38
$45 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5

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1 Bed in a Shared 12 Bed Dormitory,Shared Bathroom

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4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bed in a Shared 8 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

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4 bathrooms
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

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Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

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Air conditioning
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Ensuite,Private Bathroom and A/C

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Private, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

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Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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$29 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Isabel La Catolica #356, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10210

What's nearby

  • Calle Las Damas - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Calle El Conde - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Columbus Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Malecon - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 27 min drive
  • Santo Domingo (JBQ-La Isabela Intl.) - 32 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Granier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa de los Dulces - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Atarazana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sabina Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pat'e Palo European Brasserie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Island Life Hostel

Island Life Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Malecon. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Island Life Backpacker's Hostel Santo Domingo
Island Life Backpacker's Santo Domingo
Island Life Backpacker's
Island Life Hostel Santo Domingo
Island Life Santo Domingo
Island Life Backpacker's Hostel
Life Hostel Santo Domingo
Island Life Hostel Santo Domingo
Island Life Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Island Life Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santo Domingo

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Island Life Hostel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Island Life Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Island Life Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 35 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Island Life Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Island Life Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Colonial (8-min walk) and Casino Diamante (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Island Life Hostel and nearby?

Island Life Hostel has an outdoor pool and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Island Life Hostel like?

Island Life Hostel is in Zona Colonial, a short 13-minute walk from Malecon and 4 minutes' walk from Calle Las Damas.

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