I really enjoyed staying here. I love it's eclecticness and all the staff was wonderful.
I do not understand how people said staff were rude, I did not run into that the entire time. In fact, they went above and beyond. One example was (Paul?) Finished breakfast prep early, and he let me grab some breakfast before heading on my way ( I had to be at the conference at 630 on this day).
A couple of things. This is a Hostel! NOT a hotel.
Bring a lock or you can buy one at CVS a block away for $8, bring a towel or you can rent one for $1 for your stay. Oh and flip flops for shower
Showers can take awhile, plan early or late.
There are parties, bring ear buds for noise or ask at the front desk for some.
Don't expect to party all night and sleep all day without roommates coming in and out. Doors/floors/locks/fans and outside can only be so quiet.
Be open, there is so much to learn from one another (guests and staff) if you say hello and start a conversation
BTW, I am in the "older than average" guests, and I had no issues. Could be because I have traveled and stayed at hostels before, as well as shared community bathrooms.