The Hostel

Position of the lounge and comfortable armchairs -gets the best of the sunshine when the sun is out.! The room I stayed in was also a sun trap especially nice to wake up to the sun shining in the morning! It's good that the check out is 11am and not earlier making the stay so much more relaxed. Check- in was quick and straightforward thanks to Ralph reception manager. I was particularly grateful to Ralph for finding suitable bed at such short notice and on a Saturday night ( an event I had left the hostel a couple of nights prior to attend in another part of Scotland was cancelled due to Coronavirus situation ). Great price so I would certainly choose to stay again and more often than if it cost more.

I liked that the toilets and bathrooms were clean at all times. The staff were terrific.

Polite ,welcoming, very helpful and efficient staff. I appreciated the quiet -closing bedroom doors.! I enjoyed the lounge room with comfortable armchairs and dining table and chairs with padded cushions Having my room on the same level as the shower/toilet facilities ,kitchen and dining room/lounge/ tv room and reception was very convenient (female 6bed). It was good be able to extend my stay in the same room and bed with out problems. The music playlist was great and just at the right volume.! The staff work hard and long hours and still manage to remain patient ,polite and have a bit of banter ....! The reception manager kindly put the tv on for me to catch up with the news and a couple of programmes after being out all day. Also, the complimentary tea and coffee is a lovely touch. I'm not sure if I was just lucky but all the guests I came to meet were courteous and considerate but not intrusive and my roommates were particularly nice and helpful which made for a great stay so I would look forward to staying again and would recommend especially as the price was fair.

For less than €10 a night I'm not going to nitpick!! Too many pluses!