I have some mixed feelings about my stay -- it may be that I've aged out of hostels. I may try them again in the future but here's what it came down to:
Pros:
+ Helpful & friendly staff available 24/7
+ Meeting other travelers was fun
+ Can use facilities/have bags held after checkout
+ Central location
Cons:
- Outdoor area gets very smoky
- Outside noise levels were high - our room window was open b/c there is no air conditioning and someone was blasting music in the alley
- The bunk beds are cheap and rickety - the bunk would rattle every time my bunkmate moved / likely for them too when I turned or shifted as well. I've stayed at other hostels that had more sturdy wooden bunks and blackout curtains which would be nice upgrades