Trying to find the entrance to this hostel is a little disconcerting in the dark as the entrance to the building, down a semi-dark, short alleyway is not well signed and the staircase to climb to the third-floor reception is pitch black until someone else hears you clomping upward and turns the timer light on for you. On the plus side, the girl at reception was very friendly, was able to settle our bill in Euros rather than Kuna at our request, and she kindly showed us to the hostel's private rooms on the third floor of a separate building some 100 metres further up the street.

The private double room was a good size, and the decor was clean - though red and black wood panelling may not be to everyone's taste. The shared bathroom was also clean, though there seemed to be a shortage of towels given that the three private rooms sharing the single bathroom (containing bath/shower and toilet) were all occupied. As I woke slightly later than other guests and was sixth in line to the shower, hot water was also in limited supply.

Our private room did have a key, so we were able to lock it specifically, but there was no form of reception for these private rooms, so anyone would have been able to walk up and in off the street into the shared areas... not so secure in this respect. It did seem to be a fairly decent part of town however - right on the edge of Diocletian's Palace and well lit with tourists wandering the area.

Ultimately, was an okay stay. We had a peaceful night's sleep, but it certainly wasn't worth the 60 euros we had to pay for it. I'd only stay there again if I could find a cheaper rate.