THE GOOD:
-A quick and easy walk to the train station. Huge plus, as it keeps travel costs down. It is in walking distance to a few restaurant’s, bars, and attractions - but these are a little more of a walk than the train station.
-I met a lot of friendly travelers.
-The beds were surprisingly comfortable.
-Living room/Kitchen were very clean.
-They have lockers, which is always nice to be able to put stuff away from other people. But, I wasn’t aware of all the information regarding locks and lockers, so you should plan on bring a lock with you.
THE BAD:
-The pictures are a little misleading. What was once a beautiful remodel is covered in scuff marks, mirrors torn off and replaced by cheap ones, paint blisters in the bathroom, and electrical socket covers damaged.
-The bunk rooms and bathrooms were dirty. And not just because of tenants who didn’t clean up after themselves (which is always a risk of shares and hostels). Dust covered everything. There were huge dust bunnies in places that showed that furniture wasn’t being moved around once in awhile for a thorough cleaning. I was on the top bunk and there was this chunk of dust on the window frame that stared at me.
-There weren’t any clean places to put things in the bathroom, which made it difficult to get ready. The cloth curtains also didn’t do a good job of keeping water in, so be careful when stepping out as there is no shower mat.
- There are only 2 guest refrigerators and both were stuffed full, almost cartoonishly. So, if you are hoping to save money by buying groceries on your travels, just know that there might not be any place to put them.
Personally, I couldn’t stay here again, while I wasn’t expecting much for the cost, I don’t have a high tolerance for dust - because of asthma. And not being able to plan for grocery’s/kitchen space was a little frustrating. However, if you have a tight budget, this place can be affordable and a decent short term stay.