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The 10 Best Hostels in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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Island Life Hostel is located 200 metres from Alcázar de Colón square and 350 metres from Casas Reales Museum. It features a swimming pool and free WiFi in public areas.

At Island Life Hostel you will find a hot tub, a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and a tour desk.

super nice common area to enjoy and share adventures with other travellers

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8.1
Very Good
1,300 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Attractively located in Santo Domingo, La gran Mansion features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 5.7 km from Blue Mall, 6.1 km from Agora Mall and 1.5 km from Expreso Bavaro. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Guibia Beach.

Guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. All rooms at La gran Mansion are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Very nice staff and good location

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8.2
Very Good
26 reviews
Price from
$31.50
per night

Located in the centre of Santo Domingo, 1.3 km from Guibia Beach, La casita de Gazcue provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is set 5.7 km from Blue Mall, 6.1 km from Agora Mall and 2.7 km from Museo de las casas reales. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from Montesinos.

Guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen.

The apartment is perfect for 2/3 people, clean, completely renewed, with little kitchen, useful to have breakfast, dinner and so on. It is in a safe area, very close to the colonial party of old Santo Domingo. The owner is very kind and can also give you food.

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8.1
Very Good
15 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Hotel Monumental is situated in the colonial centre of Santo Domingo, within a 10-minute walk of Plaza España Square and Primada de America Cathedral. It offers free WiFi, free breakfast, a terrace and air-conditioned rooms.

the breakfast and the location is superb! right in the heart of the conde

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5.5
Review score
1,048 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Ideally set in Santo Domingo, Hotel Enrique I Gazcue, Bed and Breakfast offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting a terrace, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.3 km from Montesinos, 1.9 km from Guibia Beach and 1.6 km from Puerto Santo Domingo. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests.

I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff is friendly. The rooms are very clean. And they have hot water in the shower which was great. Great place and great price. I will come again

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7.5
Good
113 reviews
Price from
$34.20
per night

Set in the centre of Santo Domingo, less than 1 km from Montesinos, Hostel La Española offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is around 6.7 km from Blue Mall, 6.9 km from Agora Mall and 1.5 km from Museo de las casas reales. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.8 km from Guibia Beach.

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8.7
Excellent
3 reviews
Price from
$19.95
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $55
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,299 reviews
    Island life hostel is at the end of Colonial zone and therefore perfectly located as you can walk safely through the city and reach everything in short time. It's close to china town for good food as well. Chris the owner and the people working here r really friendly and helpful to find busses or whatever you need.
    Sylvia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $69.60
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 181 reviews
    Best hostel in town. The hosts David and Elemis was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and fresh still water is provided. What’s more, they have an excellent terrace that you can enjoy jacuzzi there. Highly recommended!
    Kai jen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $31.32
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 450 reviews
    Nice hostel in a safe and calm area, close to the National Palace and the Zona Colonial. Clean rooms with aircon and flat tv. Very good wifi. Friendly staff.
    Dean Jürgen
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $85.90
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 248 reviews
    A nice place to stay at the Malecon, walking distance to Zona Colonial, and just a few kilometers longer to Piantini. Safe and good neighborhood. Big apartment, not the cheapest, but the Ocean-view upgrade is recommended 👍
    Geir
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 92 reviews
    Johnny is the best host ! Great location just in front of the sea shore, safe and close to many restaurants. The pool and the view are amazing.
    Juan Carlos
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $97.92
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,037 reviews
    Great location, nice breakfast, friendly staff and comfortable budget room.
    Toni
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $61.44
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,109 reviews
    Great budget option in santo domingo - safe location in the heart of the action. lovely helpful staff really made my stay in the city much more comforatble.
    Joseph London
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 92 reviews
    Johnny is an excellent host who really cares about his guests' experience. The apartment was spacious and clean and had everything you might need. It was in a safe area where I, a single female, felt comfortable walking at night. It's ten minutes walk to a large supermarket and twenty minutes walk (or a very cheap Uber) to the Colonial Zone. Johnny is very knowledgeable about the local area and gave lots of recommendations. Everyone I met in the building were lovely. There were great views and the pool is excellent!
    siobhan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $70.96
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,807 reviews
    Great location and the breakfast was wonderful. The price was right. It was very quiet, I couldn't hear any street noise from within the hotel and there were no noise disturbances at all while staying here unlike many other places we have stayed in the area. Building is secure you buzz to enter and there is a doorbell camera so we felt very safe. Staff were very attentive and friendly. They also keep the common areas very nice and clean.
    Natasha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $55
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,299 reviews
    Great location Friendly and helpful staff Gbreakfast Only “real” hostel in Santo Domingo
    Stuart
    Solo traveler

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