This is a place run by people who know they will never see you again. Its not close; don't believe what they tell you. The owner will use any trick to squeeze more $ out of you, he is a liar. Its clean, but it looks really dirty because there is't a straight wall, the place is falling appart and every object seems old and dirty. Very serious cigarrette stink in the reception area. The long stay guys are losers, no social life. There is often nobody at reception. A general dishonest approach to the whole thing. There are very good hostels near the castles, much better run and with an active social life. Stay away from these guys.