Bon Paul & Sharky's is a cool place to stay if you are just in town to check out the city and don't have a set schedule. This was my first experience with a hostel, or dorm of any type. I really liked the vibe of the house and everyone seemed friendly. It truly is everything they advertise. That said, if you are in town for a conference or classes, this may not be the best place to crash. There are many people sharing 2.5 baths on a first come first serve basis, so having to scramble for bathroom time in the morning when you have to be somewhere at a particular time can be a bit tricky. Also, if you are not a heavy sleeper you can be woken up by others coming in and out of the room or talking in the hallway. They do provide ear plugs, but if you need to wake up to an alarm you are taking a risk using them (Of course, if you don't hear it and it wakes someone else up, I'm sure they would let you know). This is NOT IN ANY WAY a criticism of Bon Paul & Sharky's; it is just an observation of dorm style accommodations in general. All in all, I would stay here again if I were in town just to explore the city with no agenda.