I read some of the reviews before deciding to stay here and while some of the warnings were warranted, It didn't affect my stay much. The area it's located is a bit iffy with homeless people and whatnot. You can hear people talking outside at night from my side of the dorm room. Fortunately I sleep with earplugs so it wasn't as big of a problem. There were multiple showers available as well as toilets and they were all nice, clean, and tidy inside. Though, the showerhead I found to be problematic at times when trying to rinse certain areas, it was just difficult. The lockers provided don't feel super secure so I was weary about leaving valuables in them. The dorms are shared between men and women to my surprise but I, as a male, had no issues with this. The building itself is quite secured so unwelcomed guests can't easily enter. This was my first experience with a hostel, granted you get a little privacy here with the curtains at your bed, and it wasn't a bad experience. Overall, I enjoyed my stay, didn't have much problems to complain about and the price was part of the lure considering how close it is to the convention center.