Paddy's place was in a great location--a short walk to the main bus and train stations. He was very hands off, with all communication through messaging, and we never met. That wasn't an issue for us at all, but I know some people might want more of
a personal touch. It was almost like a hostel, with individual numbered rooms and a shared kitchen. It was pretty quiet, and we only saw other guests once. We did have some trouble with the lock on the front door, which was a little tricky. Overall, it was what we needed!