Location, location, location!
The hostel is nothing luxurious by any means, but the basic necessities are provided and it's in the heart of Hollywood (literally a few steps from Hollywood Boulevard). If you're going to be out and about majority of the time, and you're just looking for an extremely affordable private place to rest at the end of a long day, this is the perfect place for you!
Since the hostel is in the heart of Hollywood, you will more than likely hear some form of noise: traffic, music, etc. However, the noise level was never a concern of mine from the start to end of my stay. If you're really sensitive to noise or are a light sleeper, Mary does provide earplugs to ease your sleep. Other than that, this hostel was/is well worth it!