I stayed in a private room and had a really good experience. It had a small desk and big windows. The hostel provides you with a towel and washcloth (I made the mistake of renting one before knowing this). I was surprised to have my own little sink and mirror in the private room! The showers are good. When I stayed there, there was a loud concert happening in the basement bar. The music was really good, but keep in mind that this isn't the kind of place to stay if you need to sleep early. The common area is a good place to connect with other travelers. The cafe downstairs is pretty popular in the morning.