Id never stayed at a hostel before so there were reservations. But i can say this was a nice experience. Was the place dated? Yes. Was it no frills? Absolutely. But it was clean, check in was easy, the location was cool, and it completely served the purpose.
If you plan on soend a lot of time in the room, this may not be the place for you. But if you want a place to be at while you explore the city, its a great choice.