Homey Hostel

Bed bugs

Bed bugs😭🥹

Yes, it’s cheap — but does it really worth the price? Honestly, I don’t think so. The hostel itself was far from clean. The common area, sofas, tables, toilets, and even the room were dirty. The common area also had a strong, unpleasant smell likely because someone decided to dry their clothes inside. Unlike typical hostels, the beds didn’t have curtains or individual lights. So, if your roommate isn’t considerate, the only light available is the glaring ceiling light. Not fun when you’re trying to sleep. I shared a room with an elderly couple. Nothing against them personally, but it seemed like they had been living there for a while, and the room had a strong medicinal smell. It might be a good idea for the hostel to assign long-term stayers their own separate rooms. Things got worse when the elderly lady and another guest from Italy both complained about bed bugs. They actually saw them crawling around. I checked my bed right after, and to my horror, the mattress and pillow were moldy, stained, and looked like they hadn’t been replaced in years. Definitely not what you’d expect from a place that’s supposed to host travelers. The location was central, which would’ve been great, if only it wasn’t so noisy. The window in our room didn’t close properly (it was the old-school type), and since the hostel is right at a junction near a traffic light, I could hear every car, lorry and motorbike revving up all night long. Oh, and one more thing: my towel disappeared. I left it to dry next to my bed, and the next day it was just… gone. And this wasn’t just any towel — I bought it in Germany, so yeah, I’m still emotionally recovering 😂😅