The hostel itself is very nice and clean. It has everything you might need (towels, kitchen, washing machine etc.) and my room even had a bathroom attached although not all of them have. There are buses close that can take you Downtown or up to Hollywood. The area itself looks a little bit sketchy, but I felt still safe the whole time I was there. The best thing is the outdoor area, where there is always someone there and you can meet some pretty cool people.