David Fritz

Review of Lime House Hostel

The hostel has in no way earned the name of a dece...

The hostel has in no way earned the name of a decent place to stay. It advertises high hygiene and food standards, but as soon as you look at the building it becomes unmistakably clear in which conditions the guests will be staying.

The building and its interior design are worn out and not worthy of shelter. The lobby is populated by numerous people at night and during the day who are obviously not guests. The staff has two sides: one half is helpful and the other half either doesn't understand English or doesn't have the verve to respond to visitors' requests.

The rooms are small, far too small and sparsely furnished. The beds are in the smallest of spaces without additional space for clothes, such as cupboards. Some rooms have a bathroom with a shower, toilet and washbasin. All of these are lined with mold and are characterized by dirt streaks and urine stains. The ventilation, if any, is poor. The windows are leaking and have condensation in the morning. Some rooms don't even have windows.

The food shines through its simplicity. Breakfast is served as a subtle buffet, as there is only ham and cheese for toast, as well as several jams. There is orange juice, milk and water, all of which taste roughly the same. Even at dinner there is often rich and rich food that does not go well with each other. For example: fries, pasta and burgers together. It is advisable to bring your own spices.

Lastly, perhaps it should be mentioned that this hostel may only benefit from using purchased reviews. Because it is noticeable that some reviews actually speak of 5 stars!