This is a great budget option in the city that is close to downtown. You can't score a deal like this many other places. However, some things you should be aware of: although a central location that is within walking distance of downtown/ Pike's Place / art museum / waterfront / central library, etc, the neighborhood becomes very sketchy at night. That being said, during the day the area right outside is very bustling and not unsafe at all. Only after dark it becomes sketchy. Also, there was no breakfast that was written in the description. Wifi was broken for the two days that I was there. Really amazing and affordable food within a block or two of the monastery. Know what you're paying for-- it's like a hostel, just a cot that gets set up after the monastery closes at night. Great area for meditating. Overall, I would stay there again, because of the value. Mike was a very friendly and helpful host.