The Blocks Hostel

Paid for 3 nights, left after 1. Avoid

This place was scary bad. Worst I have ever been. They were under construction and it was entirely unlivable - dust and garbage everywhere, pitch black hallways... but even apart from that it was SO tiny and cramped everywhere. The room felt like a prison cell with rusty/corroded metal and concrete and smelled bad. The bathroom was filthy and moldy. And, somehow it was more expensive than a lot of other hostels! I had to leave after a few hours. Staff didn't really speak English,but werefriendly

The location is a bit sketchy, being behind several businesses doing sex work (expect to be cat-called on your way in). The hostel provides no atmosphere or social opportunities of its own. The rooms were air-conditioned and comfortable, if tight. The luggage storage is just putting your bag next to an un-manned reception desk.