I had a great time staying here and everything was organized and well-kept. The location is also very central to many neighborhoods but still safe. Your mileage may vary in that this hostel is comprised of multiple buildings/houses. I stayed in the main building which was modern and clean but the shared kitchen, in one of the older houses, was not as new. It wasn't an issue for me and the rest of the experience more than made up for it including the secret garden, the downstairs lounge and patio areas, and of course the connected cafe. I also appreciated the covid caution to cut down on the number of guests in each room. Overall, I would highly recommend this place if you're ever stopping by Portland!