The Hive Hostel

The most Filthy disgusting hostel, ive stayed in hostels around the world but this is the worst by far, took a bond off me. I only stay 3 nights, i never got it back, this place should be closed down

To be honest, I arrived with quite a few preconceived notions after reading the other reviews, but don't let them fool you, it's very well maintained and tidy. No noise during the night and no thefts.

The kitchen is disgusting; there are no plates or cutlery, and the pots and pans are destroyed and dangerous to your health. Going to the bathroom or taking a shower is a real chore, as there are only a few and always occupied, so much so that you have to walk up several stairs and up several floors to find an empty one. It's all dirty, of course. Music plays in the hostel courtyard until midnight. The staff is friendly and does everything they can to fix problems, but it's obviously not their fault. Overall, the worst hostel I've ever stayed in.

If I could leave zero stars I would. The worst hostel I have ever stayed. It was just one night but that was even too much. Ringing the number on the door was useless to check in. It just says the line isn’t accessible and hangs up. The smell of the place as soon as you walk in, rank. Like a children’s sweaty play area. The bedding smelt of body odour and had rips and tears in. The duvet smelt of body odour too and was also ripped and old. The pillow was as thin as dental floss. When I told the receptionist that I needed fresh sheets as they stank, she didn’t even look shocked. The room was dirty, old, paint chipped, the air con was not working and the door would bang open on the metal locker every time it would open. The bunk bed was directly behind the locker and therefore would rattle on the bed too. There was also no way to lock the lockers. The hallway stank of weed. Dusty, smelly shoes lined the hallways along with the nasty brown stained carpet. The bathroom was foul. A hole in the wall at the back of the shower which was covered with a clear plastic sheet. A window that was wide open that led directly into the street as soon as you would come out the shower. Honestly just a vile place to spend time. I do not expect much from hostels. But cleanliness is what makes a place. They must’ve named the hostel after the Hive of bacteria and insects that live there. Normally I would say you get what you pay for but in this case you get a lot, lot less. STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!

This was by far my worst hostel experience in 9 months of traveling. The lady at the front desk was lovely, but the rest not so much We arrived quite late and had to make our own beds (putting the duvet into the cover and the fitted sheet on the mattress), which is the last thing you want to do after a long travel day. On top of that, everything smelled musty dusty, nothing felt clean or fresh. My friend even had burn holes in her duvet cover. There’s also no way to lock the lockers. The hallways smell strongly of weed and cigarettes, and overall the place feels dirty and messy. The showers are gross, and everything seems like it’s barely holding together. On our floor, which has maybe more than 10 dorm rooms, there’s only one bathroom with 2 showers and 1 toilet. And the cherry on top. At checkout, you’re expected to bring all your bedding downstairs yourself, basically everything except the mattress.

I mean you get for what you pay, even though I would’ve paid less. Room are full of clutter because there’s litterally no space to put your belongings, shower have holes that have been taped, the whole structure feel dirty but it is what it is. Could be worst.

Friendly staff, very welcoming, friendly travelers, rooms a little hot but all n all cool place.