This is the worst hostel I have ever stayed at, even though it's the only one. The hostel is in a good location, but that's about the only good thing about this place. Once you get inside, it's like you're going back in time or maybe to like a third world country. The bathrooms were dirty, the rooms were small, and there were bedbugs or some other insects in every room. The only part that was good on the inside is the lounge upstairs. It's a good place to hang out, there is a tv, internet (really slow) and a phone that you can use. However, a lot of people smoke there, so that was another negative for me. If you don't want to breathe in second hand smoke, just go downstairs to the bookstore/cafe next door...it's a nice alternative if you want to stay close to the hostel.Like I said before, it's in a good location: close to shops/restaurants and bars. The subsway is just a few blocks away, but you can also catch the bus or a taxi as an alternative (all relatively cheap).
If you like to go to sleep early, this is not the place for you to stay. People ussually start going out around 1 or 2 at night so it gets noisy, and come back around 8 in the morning.
I'm surprised that the health department hasnt shut this place down.
Overall, this is a horrible hostel and doesn't even deserve one star ratimng.

This hostel was awful. 9 dorm beds were crammed in a room that was too small for even 4. The hostel was filthy and felt totally seedy. I think the only people staying there were completely high all day long and that is the only reason the could tolerate it. BA is a beautiful city with far better budget options.

I was bitten by bugs for 3 nights despite swapping beds. Another girl was covered all over her face from one night. The lounge area could be great but was really dirty. There was an untrained dog which wasnt walked, so there was dog poo on the balcony and sometimes nipped guests. The staff were generally unhelpful. Swedish receptionist had no information on how to get to the most basic of tourist sites. Bunk beds are triple so you cant approach sitting up.Go eslewhere!

On arrival the reception guy was not able to find my reservation that was has been confirmed by mail just three days earlier.

After all this was a lucky fact, as I would have liked to stay there anyway.
- Lazy, unorganied staff
- Strange, even a bit hostile atmosphere - many guest dranken at at 10am
- Dirty overall impression