Gato Colonial — Hotel in Santo Domingo

Hands down our favorite hostel/bnb in Santo Domingo and the whole of DR.

Now what makes the El Gato Colonial so special?

It is a fruitful combination of different aspects, in which the El Gato and the owners show off what excellence in terms of hostels is all about.

An absolut decent location, clean rooms, a good ordered and well-cleaned kitchen, free Dominican coffee for all guests, a cozy lobby, showers in which you feel comfortable, and and and. All these parts add in and create these special „hostel“ feelings and moments, in which you feel at home while being on the road, feel like you are with the right people at the right time.

The part which stands out most is by any means the politeness, good spirit and friendliness of the owners Juan Carlos and Yhossiann. Just hands down lovely people, who create a good atmosphere and vibe.

If you are in the area and look for a nice place, I can only recommend going there and enjoy it! Supporting these fellows is support what backpacking and traveling...

Wow... What a find! I've stayed at several hotels in the Zona Colonial; but never at a hostel....I was impressed by the Gato Colonial's great price, perfect location, room size and cleanliness and fabulous roof terrace (from where I watched Parrots 🦜 on the Tamarindo tree across the street!) But, the BEST part of our stay was the manager, Claudia! She went out of her way to make my cousin and I feel welcome and let us tag along to an outdoor concert she and another guest attended that night! She has decorated the hostel and had just commissioned a beautiful mural on my room's door when we arrived....She's a tremendous asset to the property.....I...

I stayed at Hostal Gato Colonial on May 17, 2024. While the hostel is cute and budget-friendly, the lack of air conditioning made the stay uncomfortable. Our room had only an overhead fan, which was inadequate for the May heat. The temperature was unbearable, making it hard to sleep or relax. Despite the charm and affordability, I wouldn't stay here again in warmer months unless they add AC. Hostal Gato Colonial is better suited for...