Best Hostels in Dominican Republic

Island Life Hostel is located 656 feet from Alcázar de Colón square and 1148 feet from Casas Reales Museum. It features a swimming pool and free WiFi in public areas. The dormitories come with bed linen, fan, reading light and storage lockers. The rooms with attached bathroom have a private bathroom with shower and Air Conditioning. 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. The hostel is 1640 feet from El Conde street and 2133 feet from Santo Domingo Cathedral. Las Americas International Airport is 17 mi away.

- "Perfect location" - "A great place ran by great people"

Hostal with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Malecon
Along with a restaurant, this hostal has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Hostal San Francisco de Asis offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Centrally located" - "It is a good property. " - "Excellent staff, great location, very affordable " - "Excellent stay at a great price. Very friendly and supportive staff, located near food and transportation " - "Great location at an affordable price " - "I did enjoy my stay there." - "Excellent staff, great location. Very clean. I was given a suite due to the fact that there wasnt any regular rooms at the time I booked with travelocity. So this review is about a suite, nevertheless I was told regular rooms are the same except they have queen beds. I liked the breakfast, and the staff. I had a different breakfast each day since they have like 5 different varieties to choose from. Everything was really clean. Mattress was really comfortable! Pillow top mattress. Sheets were very clean and smelled like so, but very subtle just how i like it since i cant stand strong smells, bathroom was clean as well. Air conditioner on point. The only set back is that there was barely any hot water to take a shower. But it was manageable. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend it!"

Hostel Gato Colonial in Santo Domingo provides adults-only accommodations with a terrace and a bar. Featuring city and quiet street views, this guest house also offers free Wifi. The property is 2.8 miles from the city center and a 11-minute walk from Montesinos. All units feature air conditioning and a cable TV. At the guest house, every unit includes a private bathroom and bed linen. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Puerto Santo Domingo, Catedral Primada de America, and Alcazar de Colon. La Isabela International Airport is 12 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Definitely coming back here." - "One of the best hostels in Latin America" - "Definitely would stay again!" - "Thank you for everything" - "A well located and good place to stay in Santo Domnigo" - "Meet my expectations" - "Nice place in zona colonial to get to know sto domingo"

Hostal with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Malecon
A 24-hour front desk and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hostal.
Change of towels is available on request.
HOTEL DON CHAGO offers 5 accommodations with air conditioning. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 33-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Santo Domingo hostal provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Lock of communication at front desk, did not have restaurant in hotel or close to the are as they mentioned. On the page "

A 8-minute walk from Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana, Hostel Eco Punta Cana offers accommodations with access to a fitness room. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests their privacy. At the guest house, the units are fitted with a desk. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom, a safety deposit box, and free Wifi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have sea views. At the guest house, all units are fitted with a seating area. There is an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, and bar. If you like to discover the area, cycling, walking tours and pub crawls are possible in the surroundings and the guest house can arrange a bicycle rental service. Bavaro Beach is 1.4 miles from Hostel Eco Punta Cana, while Cocotal Golf and Country Club is 1.3 miles away. The nearest airport is Punta Cana International Airport, 9.3 miles from the accommodation.

- "Cool hostel" - "Good for solo travelers" - "a good value to stay ."

Hostal with free parking, near Agora Mall
Express check-out, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hostal.
BOTANIC GARDEN HOSTAL offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "My ovwrall experience was quite commendable. I enjoyed it." - "I like this place" - "Excellent value for the money" - "It was a very quiet place" - "The rooms are very big and clean and the lady at the front desk is very nice" - "Nice place. " - "Great place for the price " - "Excelente " - "Nothing was good about the hotel, except their bedroom." - "You pay for what you get anyway." - "This was about what I expected for the price. We were looking for a place to spend the night before an early morning appointment at the nearby US EMBASSY to avoid a long, early morning drive - and this was a solid choice. Two rooms, very cheap. It’s not classy or elegant but it was spot on for the things important to me: it was CLEAN, the queen BED WAS COMFORTABLE, the AC WAS COLD and QUIET. I hope I never have to go to the embassy again but if I do, I’d stay here in a heartbeat. "

Located in Bayahibe, within a 4-minute walk of Bayahibe Beach and 1.6 miles of Dominicus Beach, Albergo El Pulpo, Bayahíbe provides accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 13 miles from Dye Fore, 14 miles from Marina de Casa de Campo and 14 miles from Teeth of the Dog. The property has airport transportation, while a car rental service is also available. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, all guest rooms at the hostel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At Albergo El Pulpo, Bayahíbe all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Speaking English, Spanish and Italian, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Polideportivo Eleoncio Mercedes is 17 miles from the accommodation, while Estadio Francisco Micheli is 17 miles away. The nearest airport is La Romana International Airport, 9.3 miles from Albergo El Pulpo, Bayahíbe.

- "Clean, reasonable and short driving distance to beach."

Beachfront hostal for sun and fun
At Villa Yudith, hit the beach, dine onsite at the restaurant, or enjoy a drink at one of the hostal's 2 beach bars.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Villa Yudith offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Excellent service, great peaceful place. It is not in front of the beach but if you have car La Ensenada is just 2 minutes away. " - "Great place to stay. Staff are very friendly and so helpful! " - "The Owner and the staff go beyond your expectations, they work hard to accomodate you, they make you feel like home" - "Yudith excellent host , located near one of the most beautiful & wonderful beach in the world, nice place , clean , excellent service, i love it."

Located in Las Galeras, a 11-minute walk from Las Galeras Beach, Il Triangolo Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. All rooms include a coffee machine, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, a minibar and a stovetop. The hostel has a playground. You can play table tennis at Il Triangolo Hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Samaná El Catey International Airport is 47 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Great Hostel" - "Perfect location and very nice atmosphere :)" - "Great owners, very helpful" - "Las Galeras has some of the best beaches in the country!" - "Kenny is the best !" - "Friendly and colorful hostel with big communal area and kitchen." - "The owner Luca is very friendly and helpful! You can aks"

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Iberostar Golf Course
At Punta Cana Hostel, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the nearby beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Punta Cana Hostel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Exelent" - "Cold shower, no shower supplies. Bathroom smells. No staff speaks English. I could not take a shower after a socking hot day." - "I liked it was next to the beach,I didn’t like no parking,no water in the bathroom (toilet) and not polite service at all." - "They change blankets every 4-5 days my blanket had a blood stain on it the pillows had covers and tge covers were dirty then i checked the actual pillow it was yellow of being never washed and after my night of stay i checked out and the maid just fix the bed and left the same blanket with blood in it and you have to share a restroom with all the people staying there only one restroom its just nasty worst experience ever they should close that place someone could get some kind of desease since they never wash their blankets and restroom please dont come here no money is worth it"

Located in Las Galeras, Hostel La Ballena Backpacker provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. Certain rooms contain a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Las Galeras Beach is a 8-minute walk from the hostel. Samaná El Catey International Airport is 47 miles from the property.

- "Good location and great vibes in the hostel. Super reccomended for your stay in Las Galeras" - "Good" - "Basic but nice place" - "Nice place for backpackers." - "Overall ok" - "Disappointing Stay at La Ballena Backpacker" - "Eventful"

Hostel in Cabarete with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
This hostel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities, and a garden are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Gipsy Ranch Rooms - Hostel offers 12 accommodations with ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The hosts were very kind" - "We rented a room (with bathroom). The hosts were awesome. Ready to prepare us food or drinks and provide any information about the local areas. Its right on the highway so you can exit the front door and take a Guagua or motoconcho. It is more of a hostel style. Its not a fancy hotel. The rooms had 2 fans which more than adequate, electricity 24/7 and FAST!!!! internet. I needed to work while staying there and it was quiet (except for a chicken with attitude). Great for those who don't want to stay in Cabarete or looking for a super simple room at a stellar price with all the amenities. "

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Sana El Jardin Secreto is located in Santiago de los Caballeros. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. The property has a shared kitchen, and currency exchange for guests. The rooms at the hostel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a shower. Sana El Jardin Secreto provides certain accommodations with mountain views, and rooms come with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Leon Center is 3.5 miles from the accommodation, while Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion is 5.7 miles away. Cibao International Airport is 6.8 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Stayed there twice and it was definitely an affordable location with a nice shared kitchen." - "Paradise. Refuge. Incredibly beautiful work in the garden" - "Awesome!!!" - "Needs way more service to be good"

Hostal with free breakfast, walk to Malecon
A restaurant, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hostal. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Hostal Plaza Yu offers 40 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "i like the fact that it was close to el malecon and colonial zone. staff was frienly and helpful" - "Not luxurious by any means, but you get what you pay for. Cheap room with minimal amenities. Felt safe. Room was cleaned each day. Walking distance to colonial zone and oceanfront." - "I needed 2 bedrooms for 3 nights at an economical price. I had never been to this place but gave it a try based upon others recommendations. It met the basic needs I had without any undue surprises."

Located in Las Terrenas, 1.8 miles from Pueblo de los Pescadores, Fata Morgana Eco Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms contain a kitchen with a fridge. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at the hostel. Samaná El Catey International Airport is 17 miles from the property.

Balcony/Terrace • Accessibility • Sports/Activities • Fireplace/Heating • Internet • Oceanfront • Guest Services • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Transportation/Shuttle • Security/Safety • Parking • Laundry

Hostal in Santo Domingo Este with rooftop terrace
A rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff are available at this smoke-free hostal. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include gas grills.
Ozama Studios offers 22 accommodations with fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

- "I love the owners. They gave me parental guidance and I most appreciated it. Very safe, and near everything you need. Restaurants, transportation and I had a very good time." - "I had an experience where a local taxi driver charged me a huge amount for his services... this left me without money to enjoy my vacation... the hotel owners gave me free food and assisted me in contacting my relatives so they could send me more money... the were really nice and concerned. "

Located in Las Terrenas, Hostel 23 features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Punta Popy Beach is a 9-minute walk away and Pueblo de los Pescadores is half a mile from the hostel. Each room has a private bathroom and a shower, and certain rooms at the hostel have a terrace. Samaná El Catey International Airport is 19 miles away.

- "A must go authentic hostel" - "Perfect stay , perfect people , perfect vibe 10/10" - "Best place to stay, clean, good for socializing, amazing hosts!" - "Good choice for Las Terrenas" - "Great place to stay in las terrenas - hard place to leave from." - "Nice hostel"

Hostel in Santiago de los Caballeros with spa services and a 24-hour front desk
A bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and spa services are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Hostal Francia offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Santiago de los Caballeros hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Very accommodating " - "Great place" - "Mybname is Samuel. I'd suggest everyone to visit Hostal Francia hotel you won't regret it guys. " - "The staff members that work there are incredible. The management mismanages bookings and pricing. There is major construction next door and i had issues in every room i stayed in. From broken window to shower not draining. It is not a hostal in the typical travelers or backpackers idea. If you are a backpacker id recommend staying at a different hostal. "

Located just 5 minutes' walk from Los Corales Beach, GAVA hostel offers a sun terrace on the roof, free public parking and free WiFi. Excursions along Saona Island can be arranged. GAVA hostel features private and shared dormitory rooms. There is a fully-equipped kitchen connected to the common lounge area, and the private rooms have an en-suite spacious bathroom, a fan, wardrobe and individual bedside tables with night lamps. The dormitory room come with shared bathroom, fans, personal lockers, window blocking sunlight and relaxing red lamp. Guests can find within a walking distance grocery stores, a bakery, pharmacy, a fresh produce market, restaurants and bars. The tour desk can provide guests with free maps of the city and information about key destinations. Palma Real Shopping Village is a 7-minute drive away, and Punta Cana International Airport can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

- "WHÁT a GREAT Hostel !!!!!" - "Good for meeting other travellers, would stay here again, very nice and attentive hosts"

- "Wow what an amazing stay at Luigi’s! The hostel is nicely located close to both playa bonita and playa coson. Very inexpensive yet you will find everything you need. The host is just amazing, ready to help with any thing you need. We also rented a scooter from him which was also great. Will definitely return." - "You get exactly what you see in pictures. The property manager is a nice and friendly person. " - "Great WiFi, clean rooms and the owner is very polite as well."