Busy and bustling. We were afraid the noise- especially on weekends- would go on late, but security patrols the hallways and everyone was quiet. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Everything is very clean. And the staff bakes their own breads and scones for breakfast!
Only suggestion would be to update the hobs in the kitchen. Only half seemed to work or it took ages to cook. Other than that, a very well-run, large, but still surprisingly personal hostel.