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Plaza Toledo Bettyes Guest House in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

163 Isabela Catolica, Zona Colonial,

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Overall Rating: 82%From a total of 27 Reviews

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86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

I enjoyed staying this place. Thank you.

Ken, Japan | Male 18-24 | 17th August 2008

100% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

This hostel is great! Its the best deal in the city by far. Bettye was extreamly helpfull advising me where to go, ordering taxis... The hostel is very clean new, towels and sheets were neat. The hostel is well decorated, filled by paintings. Great place to meet other backpackers

Rodolpho, Brazil | Male 18-24 | 10th August 2008

73% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

The location of the hostel is great, it\'s right next to El Conde (the main walking strip in the colonial zone) and fairly central place to spring to other locations within the city. The bathroom leaves a lot to be desired (you can\'t flush toilet paper, and it\'s smaller than a pantry). The only large problem I had was upon checking in we (me and 2 friends) made it clear we were trying to save money by renting out a double and Betty said she understood...until we checked out and it escalated qu...

wes89horns, USA | Male 25-30 | 15th July 2008

83% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

some people have said some bad things about this place...but I think most of them are just moaning for the sake of it. Bettys place is great, the price is good, the breakfast is good, the showers are fine, and there are fans in every room and airconditioning in some too! Betty is friendly and is a gold mine of information on the dominincan republic...recommended to backpackers!

Andrew, Scotland |   | 24th July 2008

83% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

Betty is really nice and the hostel is in a great location. Recommended to anybody.

eduar232002, Colombia | Male 25-30 | 09th July 2008

50% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

betty's was full even though i mad a reservation. so they sent me down the street to another hostel owned by her friend, who was a little creepy. he also told me he was going to tech me a lesson about paying attention when i couldnt unklock his front door (even though he never showed me how). i wouldnt stay here again.

emarquez4554, USA | Female 25-30 | 10th June 2008

83% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (6)

This hostel was overall a very good place to stay. It was a bit in the ghetto- but so is all of Santo Domingo. I was walking distance to many things and the grocery store. We never had the chance to meet Bettey, however Dan was very helpful and kind.

Allison, USA | Group 25-30 | 28th May 2008

70% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

Technically, Bettye's was full (even though this is what we booked) so she sent us to an unlisted auxiliary just around the corner. Everything here works with knowing the right people and if you look like you are not a local they try to trick you and sell you everything. This also applied to the hostel manager. So, we had to keep saying 'no' to all of it and this was annoying. Other than that, it was a good place to stay in Zona Colonial.

marjuke1574, Estonia | Group 25-30 | 08th March 2008

93% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

Bettye was amazing! Great location, right next to El Conde, bars, and nightlife in Santo Domingo. This is a total must stay if traveling to the DR!

Sergio, USA | Male 18-24 | 22nd April 2008

90% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

The location was great, it was right in the middle of everything. Bettye was also very nice and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.

nmpeloquin223159, USA | Female 18-24 | 10th April 2008


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