The hostel may be a little basic but that is more than made up for by the excellent staff. The staff were very friendly, had a good level of English and the welcome drink in the restaurant below the hostel each night was a great way to meet other travellers. The range of local food and drink in the restaurant was brilliant. There is a train station a few minutes walk away and shops near by and the main shopping streets and tourist area are a pleasant and not too long walk along the river. If you are looking for a nice place to stay for a few days I would recommend this hostel.