Santo Domingo · Dominican Republic

Your homeaway from home.

A family-run boutique hostel with 27 private rooms in the heart of Santo Domingo, four minutes from the Caribbean Sea.

Booking.com9.3 / 10Location score · 1,200+ reviews
Welcome

A house with
a grandfather clock,
memory and the sea nearby.

For more than twenty years we have opened our doors to travellers looking for something different: the warmth of a home, the care of a family, and an Avenida Independencia carrying the Caribbean breeze.

Every room has its own private bathroom, air conditioning, and a Caribbean breakfast served outdoors. The original Belle Époque furniture in the lounge (including our grandfather clock) tells the story better than we ever could.

Milagros & MartínHosts · Bella Época Family
Since 200320+Years welcoming guests from every continent, family-style.
Booking.com9.3/10Location score. Staff: 9.3. Overall: 8.5.
Av. Independencia 6054minWalking to the Malecón. The Colonial Zone is 15 minutes away.
What's included

Everything you need,
nothing complicated.

The essentials done well. Everything you'll actually use during your stay, included from the moment you walk in.

Free Wi-Fi
Fast connection in every room and shared space.
Private parking
Free on-site parking, monitored 24h.
Breakfast included
Tropical breakfast served outdoors, with Dominican coffee.
Private bathroom
All 27 rooms have their own bathroom.
24-hour reception
Flexible arrivals and departures. Someone's always there to help.
Air conditioning
AC in every room. Caribbean cool, guaranteed.
Rooms

Three ways
to stay.

Each with its own bathroom, air conditioning, and breakfast included. Here are the three most common ways to stay with us.

No. 01
$45USD · per person

For one or two

· 1–2 guests· King, queen or single beds· Private bathroom

Ideal for couples or solo travellers looking for intimacy and natural light. Available in several bed configurations.

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No. 02
$45USD · per person

For small families

· 3–4 guests· Queen + double bunk· Smart TV

A queen bed with additional bunks, designed for families with children or small groups travelling together.

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No. 03
$45USD · per person

For groups and friends

· 5–6 guests· Up to 3 double bunks· Smart TV

Rooms with multiple beds, built for small groups or friends travelling together. Ask about group rates.

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Something specific

Need something specific, an extra bed, an early arrival, or group rates? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get back to you straight away.

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Reserve via WhatsApp or phone to receive our family rate.

Location

In the heart
of Santo Domingo.

Avenida Independencia 605, between Cayetano Rodríguez and Benito Monción. Minutes from the Malecón, the Colonial Zone, and Centro de los Héroes.

PARQUEBELLAS ARTES · 0.3 mi4 MIN · TO THE SEAAV. BOLÍVARC. SÁNCHEZAV. INDEPENDENCIAC. PASTEUREL MALECÓNCARIBBEAN SEANS0¼ MI
Hostal Bella Época
01
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Art, ballet, and classical concerts
0.3 mi
02
Malecón
Sea breeze, bike path, and Caribbean views
0.6 mi
03
Colonial Zone
Parque Colón, Casas Reales, Alcázar de Colón, Panteón de la Patria
1.7 mi
04
Faro a Colón
Monument, museum, and bay views
3.7 mi
From our guests

Real reviews
from Booking.com

More than a thousand travellers have stayed with us. We're leaving these three reviews in their original languages... no translation, no edits.

Milagros y Martín nos recibieron como si llegáramos a casa de unos primos. La terraza en la mañana, con desayuno y mar a lo lejos, es algo que recordaré siempre.

Lucía R.Madrid, Spain

Quiet, family-run, and a 4-minute walk to the Malecón. The wifi is real, the breakfast is great, and the antique grandfather clock in the lobby is everything.

James H.Brooklyn, USA

산토도밍고에서 가장 따뜻한 곳. 가족이 운영하는 호스텔 특유의 정성이 느껴졌어요. 다음에 또 묵을 거예요.

Ji-eun K.Seoul, Korea

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