Pros:
The breakfast bar area is beautiful and really well set up — one of the highlights of the stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly, and the showers had easy, reliable hot water which was a big plus.
Cons:
Some rooms are extremely cramped, which can feel uncomfortable. If you’re on a top bunk, be careful — the beds aren’t against the walls, so pillows can easily fall off in the night. I also had an unpleasant experience where I was shouted at for using a toilet that was free in the next section, being told I had to stick to “my own” area, which felt unnecessary and unwelcoming. There are no privacy curtains on the beds, not all storage lockers actually lock (it’s a bit of a lucky dip), and the bed lighting/charging points are inconsistent — some beds have older lights, while others have modern LED lights that brighten the whole room (so you feel bad for switching them on) and poor sockets.
Overall:
This place has some lovely touches and very helpful staff, but it’s let down by inconsistent facilities and some strange rules. If you don’t mind a few inconveniences, you may enjoy it, but it’s not the most comfortable or private hostel stay I’ve had.