Lonely Planet Review

When it comes to style, staff friendliness and old-time atmosphere, you'll be hard pressed to find a better hostel than this. Converted from a splendid, century-old house, its common room is graced with stylishly reupholstered antique furniture, a huge table and a sunken lounge-like living room with a gas fireplace.

The brick walls are painted a beautiful deep burgundy, and cool photographs hang everywhere. The kitchen is on the 2nd floor and has a wonderfully homey feel, funky metal tables, and a balcony overlooking the common area. Marble steps lead to the 3rd-floor dorms; the ceiling on this floor was so high they added a mid-floor, a sort of loft that allowed - for better or worse - more beds. A wooden staircase leads to another floor of private rooms, created by sectioning the floor into three doubles. They're small but comfy. A wee rooftop terrace allows you to soak up some afternoon sunshine. Two more doubles (the best of the lot) are accessed from the terrace and have private baths. If Helena's there, she'll give you the lowdown on the best nightclubs in town. It's easily one of the best hostels in the capital.

Review by author Danny Palmerlee

Map

Facilities

1. 24-hour reception
2. Air conditioning
3. Internet access
4. Communal area - Indoor

1. Communal area - Outdoor
2. Kitchen/Kitchenette
3. Safe
4. Facilities - Shared

1. Tour desk
2. Wake up service
3. Children allowed
4. Left luggage/storage

1. Linen/Towels supplied
2. Lockers
3. Non smoking rooms
4. Phone/Fax
5. Room service