Hostel Gato Colonial - Santo Domingo

$$$$||View on mapSanto Domingo, Dominican RepublicCalle Emiliano Tejeda, N154, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 10211|
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Hostel Gato Colonial - Santo Domingo
Calle Emiliano Tejeda, N154, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 10211·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.7
Staff9.7
Value for money9.2
Free WiFi8.9
Comfort8.8
Who stays here
Solo46%
Couples23%
Groups16%
Families14%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.7
Staff9.7
Value for money9.2
Free WiFi8.9
Comfort8.8
Who stays here
Solo46%
Couples23%
Groups16%
Families14%

Adults-only hostel in Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone with shared kitchen and concierge service

Amenities & Common Spaces

Hostel Gato Colonial provides a shared kitchen where guests prepare their own meals and interact with fellow travelers. The on-site bar and lounge offers a social setting, while the sun terrace hosts Latin dance lessons on select evenings. Concierge service assists with booking tours, and a paid airport shuttle is available for arrivals and departures.

Guest Rooms

Each room at Gato Colonial includes air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, and free toiletries. Cable TV is provided in all accommodations, and select rooms offer a balcony with city views. Ground-floor units are available for guests who prefer to avoid stairs.

Dining & Breakfast

A daily breakfast buffet is served each morning, featuring American and vegetarian options along with fresh juice. The hostel's shared kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, allowing guests to store and prepare their own food. Free tea and coffee are available throughout the day in the common area.

Location

Hostel Gato Colonial sits less than 0.5 mi from Montesinos and Puerto Santo Domingo, placing guests within walking distance of the waterfront. The Colonial Zone surrounds the property, with Catedral Primada de America, Alcazar de Colon, and Mercado Modelo all reachable on foot. The hostel is also close to Museo de las casas reales and a large supermarket (Supermercado Nacional).

Adults-Only & Security

This hostel enforces an adults-only policy, creating a quieter environment suited for solo travelers and couples. CCTV cameras cover common areas and the exterior, and key access restricts entry to registered guests. Fire extinguishers are placed on each floor, and luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures.

  • Location: 0.5 mi from Montesinos, inside Colonial Zone
  • Rooms: Private bathrooms, cable TV, air conditioning
  • Dining: Breakfast buffet with American/vegetarian options
  • Amenities: Shared kitchen, concierge, airport shuttle
  • Policy: Adults-only, CCTV and key card access
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-21:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 8.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic
Building
Number of rooms:15
Former name
hostal gato colonial
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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Private Bathroom Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    3 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry
TV

Leisure/ TV room

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
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Essential information about Hostel Gato Colonial

💵 Lowest room price 35 US$
📏 Distance to center 3.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 12.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport La Isabela International, JBQ

Location

Calle Emiliano Tejeda, N154, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 10211
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Calle Emiliano Tejeda, N154, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 10211
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Calle Emiliano Tejeda, N154, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 10211
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
C/ El Conde Centro Histórico
Parque Colon
100 yd
Church
Cathedral Primada de America
100 yd
Historic Site
Zona Colonial
100 yd
Hostos
Monasterio de San Francisco
100 yd
Museums
Museum of the Royal Houses
100 yd
Parks
Plaza de la Hispanidad or Spain
100 yd
Museums
Alcazar de Colon
100 yd
Museums
Amber World Museum
100 yd
C/ Las Damas Zona Colonial
National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic
100 yd
Calle Hostosc
Ruins of the Hospital of St. Nicolas of Bari
100 yd
Av. Mella between Calle Isabel la Catolica and Calle Arzobispo Merino
Saint Barbara's Church
100 yd
Ruinas de San Francisco
100 yd
Calle Arzopispo Merino 254
ChocoMuseo Santo Domingo
100 yd
Calle Isabel La Católica 261
Museum of Rum
100 yd
Calle El Conde
100 yd
Santo DomingoDominican Republic
Calle de Las Damas
100 yd
Restaurant
Maximos Restaurant Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Bajo Cero Paletas
100 yd
Restaurant
Pizzarelli
100 yd
Restaurant
La Casa Del Mojito
100 yd
Restaurant
Cafe La Moricette
100 yd
Restaurant
La Cafeteria
100 yd
Restaurant
Patatas Fritas El Conde
100 yd
Restaurant
Petrus
100 yd
Restaurant
DUMBO Cafeteria Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Cafe Gato
100 yd
Restaurant
Affogato Cafe
100 yd

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